Receipt Caker

Receipt Types

Receipt With QR Code

Receipt Caker is a free browser-based receipt maker that can add a QR code to your receipt, giving customers a quick scannable link alongside a clean, itemized slip.

How do I make a receipt with a QR code?
Receipt Caker lets you build an itemized receipt and add a QR code that customers can scan with a phone. You enter the seller details and items, add the link or text you want the code to hold, and it appears on the receipt while the preview updates live. A QR code is handy for pointing to a feedback page, your contact details, or a digital copy of the receipt. Download a watermarked PNG for free or a clean PDF on Pro.
What can the QR code link to?
A QR code on a receipt usually holds a short piece of information a phone can scan, such as a link to your website, a feedback or review page, your contact details, or a URL for a digital copy of the receipt. It can also encode plain text like an order reference. Receipt Caker places the code cleanly on the slip so customers can scan it without hunting for the information.

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Totaux et style
Entreprise
Détails du reçu
Infos du commerçant

Lignes supplémentaires facultatives imprimées sous l'en-tête — p. ex. n° de magasin, terminal, type de commande.

Articles
Totals

Add your own total lines — a discount (use a negative amount), service charge, deposit or rounding. They fold into the total.

Paiement
Message
Code-barres et carte cadeau
Preview
100%
Your Business
Reçu n°0001
ArticleQtéMontant
Product or Service1$25.00
Add-On1$9.50
Sous-total$34.50
Taxe (8%)$2.76
TOTAL$37.26
Payé parCard
0001
Thank you for your business!

Ce que vous pouvez faire

  • Add a scannable QR code to your receipt layout
  • Point the code at a link, contact details, or a reference
  • Clean placement that fits the receipt without clutter
  • Automatic subtotal, tax, and total on the slip
  • Free watermarked PNG download with no signup
  • Pro upgrade for watermark-free PDF and custom logo

Why Put a QR Code on a Receipt

A QR code bridges a paper receipt and the digital world. With a quick scan, a customer can jump to a link without typing anything, which is far easier than reading out a long web address.

Common uses include pointing to a feedback or review page, sharing your contact details or website, or linking to a digital copy of the receipt the customer can save.

Receipt Caker adds the code to the slip in a clean position, so it is easy to scan while the rest of the receipt stays uncluttered and readable.

Adding and Placing the Code

Build the receipt as usual with the seller details, items, and totals. Then add the QR code and set what it should hold, such as a website link or your contact information.

The code appears on the receipt and the live preview updates so you can see how it sits alongside the items and totals. Keep it clear of dense text so it scans reliably.

Confirm the code points where you intend before exporting. Use a generic business name such as Northside Cafe in your example so the receipt imitates no real store.

Where QR Receipts Are Handy

Cafes, small shops, and service providers add a QR code to invite feedback or reviews, turning a receipt into a gentle prompt for customers to leave a comment.

Businesses moving toward paperless records use a code to link to a digital copy of the receipt, so customers can store it on their phone instead of keeping paper.

It is also useful for sharing contact details or a support page, giving customers an easy route back to you after a purchase without hunting for the information.

Exporting a Scannable Receipt

The free export is a watermarked PNG. It keeps the QR code sharp so it still scans, and it is easy to share, print, or file with a small Receipt Caker watermark in the corner.

Pro adds a watermark-free PDF and logo upload. A PDF keeps the code crisp at any size, which matters if the receipt is printed large or archived.

For everyday use, the free PNG works fine as long as the code prints clearly. For a polished, branded receipt with a reliable scan, the Pro export is the better choice.

Questions fréquentes

Is the receipt with QR code free to make?
Yes. You can build and download unlimited receipts with a QR code as watermarked PNG images at no cost, with no signup or trial. The free tier includes the QR code, item lines, automatic totals, and live preview. Upgrading to Pro is optional and only needed if you want a watermark-free PDF or your own logo on the receipt.
Will the QR code still scan after export?
Yes, as long as it is exported and printed clearly. Both the PNG and PDF exports keep the code sharp enough to scan with a phone camera. For the most reliable result, keep the code clear of dense text and use the Pro PDF export when printing large or archiving, since it holds crisp detail at any size without a watermark over the code.
What information can I encode in the QR code?
You can point the code at a link, such as your website, a feedback or review page, or a URL for a digital copy of the receipt, or encode plain text like an order reference or contact details. Keep the content short so the code stays simple and easy to scan. The live preview shows how the finished code sits on the receipt.
Where does the QR code sit on the receipt?
Receipt Caker places the QR code in a clean position on the slip, clear of the item list and totals so it does not clutter the layout or interfere with scanning. The live preview shows exactly where it lands as you build the receipt, letting you confirm the placement looks right before you export the PNG or PDF.
Is it acceptable to add a QR code to a receipt?
Yes, for legitimate purposes. Businesses add QR codes to link to feedback pages, digital receipt copies, contact details, or their website. Point the code only at destinations you control or are entitled to share. Receipt Caker produces generic receipts only and should be used for lawful record-keeping and honest business, never to imitate a specific company or mislead a customer.
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