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# Create and Send an Invoice

PaintScout invoices are created from estimates and sent to customers via email for payment collection. Invoices can also generate automatically when a customer pays a deposit.

## Invoicing workflow when a deposit via credit card is made

When deposits are enabled, an invoice generates automatically after the customer accepts and pays the deposit. The invoice tracks the deposit payment and shows the balance due.

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## How to convert an Estimate into an Invoice

1\. While on an estimate, click the drop-down arrow beside the send button > **Create Invoice**.

2\. An invoice will automatically generate and you can start tracking payments.

<figure><img src="/files/dYzv6QA6ydPZ6reBdRCc" alt="Animated screenshot showing how to create an invoice from an estimate using the Send button dropdown"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Are you seeing a different option when creating an invoice?** You may be on an *older* version. [Reach out to us](mailto:support@paintscout.com) if you have any questions about this process.

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## How to send an Invoice

1\. Click the Send button on an invoice

2\. Type out your email and review the invoice.

3\. Click **Send** to send the invoice to your customer.

<figure><img src="/files/XJwpJYvoqekcEh9C39K0" alt="Animated screenshot showing the process of sending an invoice via email to a customer"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Related articles

* [Invoice Settings](/support/customization/templates-and-presets/invoice-settings.md) — Configure invoice due dates and automatic invoice generation.
* [Creating Invoices](/support/invoicing-and-payments/invoices/creating-invoices.md) — Learn manual and automatic invoice workflows.
* [Payments Table Overview](/support/invoicing-and-payments/invoices/payments-table-overview.md) — Manage payment requests, recorded payments, and credit card charges.
* [Add Payments to Invoices](/support/invoicing-and-payments/recording-payments/adding-payments-to-invoices.md) — Record manual payments and credit card charges.


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