Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a quote and a proforma invoice?
Both show the same price breakdown before the sale. The proforma invoice adds the notice "This document is not a sales invoice," because in many countries (including Colombia) a proforma does not replace the electronic invoice issued when the sale closes; a plain quote skips that notice because it never claims to be an invoice.
Can I generate the quote in US dollars or Colombian pesos?
Yes. Pick the currency before typing prices: in Colombian pesos (COP) values round to whole pesos, and in US dollars (USD) they show two decimals, as is standard for each currency.
How is the discount and tax on each line calculated?
The discount is subtracted from the line's gross value (quantity times unit price) to get the net value. By default the tax is calculated ON that net value and added to reach the line total. If you turn on "Prices already include tax", the price you type already includes tax: the tool subtracts the discount from quantity times price to get the line total, and from that total works backward to the taxable base (total divided by 1 plus the rate) and the tax (the difference). The subtotal and discount are shown before tax, and the total your client sees is the sum of the discounted prices.
What if I don't set a validity period?
It defaults to 15 days from the document date; you can change it to any number of days and the "valid until" date recalculates itself.
Does this tool store or send my data to a server?
No. The PDF is generated entirely in your browser with JavaScript; nothing you type ever leaves your device or gets stored anywhere. If you open it from Instagram, Facebook or TikTok's built-in browser, the download may fail: open it in Safari or Chrome instead. Characters outside the PDF's standard Western alphabet are printed as "?".