Developer Launches Free Open-Source Invoice Generator Requiring No Sign-Up

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A developer named Vlad has released EasyInvoicePDF, a free and open-source tool for generating professional invoices. The project was created out of frustration with costly and overly complex invoicing software. The tool offers features including live PDF preview, instant download, customizable templates, and support for over 120 currencies and multiple languages. Users can save seller and buyer profiles and apply flexible tax options such as VAT and sales tax. The source code is publicly available on GitHub and the developer is actively welcoming feedback and feature suggestions.

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