<h2>Smarter selling, safer orders</h2>
<p>Streamline approvals, keep full control of payments, and give customers a trusted buying experience.</p>
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<li>Smart approval rules (users, products, totals or shipping)</li>
<li>Approve before or after payment</li>
<li>Dedicated order approval dashboard</li>
<li>Built-in emails and reminders</li>
<li>“Pay Later after approval” option</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Features</h2>
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<li><strong>Order approval dashboard:</strong> Track, manage, and review all flagged orders in one place.</li>
<li><strong>Smart approval rules:</strong> Set rules by customer, product, category, shipping method, or cart total.</li>
<li><strong>Approve before or after payment:</strong> Full flexibility to decide how and when payment happens.</li>
<li><strong>Post-approval expiration timer:</strong> Automatically expire approvals if payment isn’t completed in time.</li>
<li><strong>Conditional payment gateways:</strong> Show or hide payment methods when approval rules apply.</li>
<li><strong>Country-based restrictions:</strong> Enable order approvals only in selected regions.</li>
<li><strong>Email notifications:</strong> Keep admins and customers updated at every step.</li>
<li><strong>Custom payment reminders:</strong> Send tailored reminders at intervals to recover pending payments.</li>
<li><strong>Order progress display:</strong> Show approval steps in a clean horizontal or vertical layout.</li>
<li><strong>Pay later after approval gateway:</strong> Let customers place orders without upfront payment and pay only once approved.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
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<li>Streamlined order management</li>
<li>Advanced control over order approvals.</li>
<li>Fraud protection.</li>
<li>Flexible payment handling.</li>
<li>Targeted communication.</li>
<li>Boost conversions with reminders.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Why you should choose Ultimate Order Approval</h2>
<p>By default, WooCommerce processes every order automatically, regardless of its value or risk. This leaves your store <strong>vulnerable to fraud, mistakes, and wasted resources.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ultimate Order Approval puts you back in control.</strong> With smart rules, flexible approval flows, and automated reminders, you decide which orders get approved and when customers should pay. It’s like adding a safety net to your checkout while keeping the experience smooth for genuine buyers.</p>
<p>Perfect for:</p>
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<li><strong>B2B stores</strong> needing purchase validation before fulfillment.</li>
<li><strong>Custom product sellers</strong> who want to review details before production.</li>
<li><strong>Stores handling high-value orders</strong> where fraud prevention matters most.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How It Works & Setup Guide</h2>
<p>Learn how it works and how to set it up in our documentation:</p>
<p><a class="decorated-link" href="https://woocommerce.com/document/ultimate-order-approval/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="162" data-end="219">https://woocommerce.com/document/ultimate-order-approval/</a></p>
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<p><i>Check out our other best-selling and popular plugins on <strong>WooCommerce</strong> below</i>,</p>
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<li><strong><a class="row-title" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/ultimate-payment-plans/">Ultimate Payment Plans or Deposits</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/ultimate-raffle/">Ultimate Raffle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/ultimate-tax-exemption/">Ultimate Tax Exemption</a></li>
<li><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/ultimate-refunds/">Ultimate Refunds</a></li>
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Ultimate Order Approval

<p>Control new orders with smart approval rules based on cart contents. Flag orders for manual review and approve them before or after payment.</p>

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<h2 style="color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0;font-size: 24px;line-height: 1.3">The Complete WooCommerce PDF Invoice & Packing Slip Solution</h2>
<p style="font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6;margin-bottom: 0;color: #f5f0ff">Auto-generate professional PDF invoices, packing slips, and credit notes for every WooCommerce order. Attach them to order emails, let customers download from My Account, and customize templates with your logo and branding. Built for store owners who need automated, compliant, professional order documentation — without manual work.</p>
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<p>If you run a WooCommerce store and need <strong>PDF invoices</strong> automatically generated and attached to every order email — this plugin gives you a complete invoicing system that handles invoices, packing slips, and credit notes from one place.</p>
<p>Whether you need <strong>WooCommerce invoices</strong> for accounting compliance, <strong>packing slips</strong> for your warehouse team, or <strong>credit notes</strong> for refunds — the PDF Invoice plugin automates the entire document workflow with customizable templates, advanced numbering, and seamless email integration.</p>
<h2>Who This Plugin Is Built For</h2>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Professional Order Documentation</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Auto-generate branded PDF invoices, packing slips, and credit notes for every order. Attach to WooCommerce emails and present a polished, professional image to customers.</p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Warehouse & Fulfillment Teams</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Generate packing slips for bulk or individual shipments. Standardized printable documents simplify packing, reduce errors, and speed up daily fulfillment.</p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Accounting & Compliance</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Maintain compliant, sequential invoice numbering with placeholders ({order_id}, {date}, prefix, suffix). Simplify bookkeeping, audits, and tax reporting.</p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Customer Self-Service</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Let customers download invoices and packing slips anytime from My Account. Reduce support requests and improve transparency for buyers.</p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Refunds & Credit Notes</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Auto-generate credit note PDFs when orders are refunded and attach them to refund emails. Keep records organized and customers informed.</p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce;font-size: 18px">Multilingual & B2B Stores</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0">Generate invoices in multiple languages with WPML and Polylang support. Include tax/VAT numbers, custom legal text, and B2B-specific formatting.</p>
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<h2>Why Store Owners Choose This Plugin</h2>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 12px"><strong>All-in-one document solution</strong> — Invoices, packing slips, and credit notes from one plugin. No need to stack multiple invoicing extensions.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px"><strong>Fully automated</strong> — PDFs generate automatically when orders hit selected statuses (Processing, Completed, Refunded). No manual work required.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px"><strong>Customizable templates</strong> — Match your store’s branding with logo, brand colors, company details, custom notes, and legal text.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0"><strong>Bulk operations</strong> — Generate, download, or email PDFs in bulk from the order list. Save hours on high-volume order processing.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #1e40af;font-size: 18px">Built by WPKoders — WooCommerce Marketplace Verified</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px">This plugin is developed by <strong>WPKoders</strong>, a dedicated team of WooCommerce specialists. Every plugin we ship passes WooCommerce’s security and code-quality audits, and we’re committed to long-term support, regular updates, and fast response times.</p>
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<li><strong>Security audited</strong> — Passed WooCommerce vulnerability and dependency checks</li>
<li><strong>HPOS compatible</strong> — Fully compatible with High Performance Order Storage</li>
<li><strong>Block checkout ready</strong> — Works with modern WooCommerce block-based checkout</li>
<li><strong>Translation ready</strong> — WPML and Polylang support out of the box</li>
<li><strong>12-hour support response</strong> — Real engineers, not chatbots</li>
<li><strong>30-day money-back guarantee</strong> — Try it risk-free</li>
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<h2>Complete Feature List</h2>
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<li><strong>Auto-generated PDFs</strong> — Invoices, packing slips, and credit notes created automatically for every order.</li>
<li><strong>Email attachments</strong> — Attach PDFs to WooCommerce order emails (Processing, Completed, Refunded, or any custom email).</li>
<li><strong>Customer downloads</strong> — Customers can download PDFs from My Account → Orders page.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable templates</strong> — Logo, brand colors, company details, primary accent color, custom notes, and legal text.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced numbering</strong> — Use placeholders like {order_id}, {date}, {prefix}, {suffix} for compliant, sequential numbering.</li>
<li><strong>Test & debug tools</strong> — Generate sample PDFs from any order ID to test templates before going live.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk PDF export</strong> — Select multiple orders and export PDFs as a ZIP file from the order list.</li>
<li><strong>Tax/VAT support</strong> — Include tax registration numbers, VAT IDs, and B2B compliance fields.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="color: #6108ce;margin-top: 32px">More Powerful Features</h3>
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<li><strong>Email status control</strong> — Choose exactly which order statuses trigger PDF generation and email attachment.</li>
<li><strong>Auto credit notes on refund</strong> — Refunds automatically generate credit note PDFs and attach them to refund emails.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple templates</strong> — Choose from Default, Simple, and other professional template styles.</li>
<li><strong>Custom file naming</strong> — Configure file names with placeholders for organized record-keeping.</li>
<li><strong>HPOS compatible</strong> — Fully compatible with WooCommerce High Performance Order Storage for fast, scalable order management.</li>
<li><strong>Block checkout ready</strong> — Works seamlessly with WooCommerce block-based checkout and modern themes.</li>
<li><strong>Translation ready</strong> — Fully translatable with WPML and Polylang support for multilingual stores.</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight & fast</strong> — Conditionally loaded assets and clean code with zero impact on page load speed.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Quick Setup in 6 Steps</h2>
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<li>Install and activate the plugin from your WooCommerce account.</li>
<li>Go to <strong>WooCommerce → Settings → PDF Invoices</strong>.</li>
<li>Configure company name, address, email, logo, and primary brand color.</li>
<li>Set automation rules — choose which order statuses trigger PDF attachment to emails.</li>
<li>Configure document numbering with placeholders like {order_id} or {date}.</li>
<li>Use the <strong>Test & Debug</strong> tab to preview PDFs from any existing order ID.</li>
</ol>
<p>Need help? Visit our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/pdf-invoice/">detailed documentation</a> for setup guides and examples.</p>
<h2>Is This Plugin Right for You?</h2>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #15803d;font-size: 17px">This is for you if you need:</h3>
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<li>Automated PDF invoices attached to order emails</li>
<li>Packing slips for warehouse and fulfillment teams</li>
<li>Credit notes auto-generated on refunds</li>
<li>Customizable templates with your brand</li>
<li>Compliant numbering with prefix/suffix/date placeholders</li>
<li>Bulk PDF export for accounting and audits</li>
</ul>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0;color: #b91c1c;font-size: 17px">This is NOT for you if you need:</h3>
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<li>Shipping label printing (Avery, USPS, FedEx labels)</li>
<li>Full ERP or accounting integration (QuickBooks, Xero)</li>
<li>“Pay later” invoicing where customers pay after checkout</li>
<li>Proforma invoices for B2B quote workflows</li>
<li>Multi-warehouse picklist generation</li>
<li>Drag-and-drop visual template editor (we use template styles)</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Are PDF invoices attached to order emails automatically?</h4>
<p>Yes. PDFs are automatically generated and attached when an order transitions to your selected statuses (typically Processing and Completed). You control exactly which email triggers PDF attachment from the plugin settings.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Can I customize the invoice template with my logo and brand colors?</h4>
<p>Yes. Upload your logo, set your primary brand color, configure company name, address, email, tax/VAT number, and add custom notes or legal text. Choose between multiple template styles to match your store’s aesthetic.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Can I resend or regenerate invoices for past orders?</h4>
<p>Yes. You can regenerate PDFs for any existing order at any time. Resend via email or download directly for printing — without creating duplicate orders or manual PDFs.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">How does the plugin handle refunds and credit notes?</h4>
<p>When an order is refunded or canceled, the plugin automatically generates a credit note PDF and attaches it to the refund email. This keeps your records accurate and customers properly informed about financial adjustments.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Can customers download their invoices from their account?</h4>
<p>Yes. Customers can download invoices, packing slips, and credit notes directly from the My Account → Orders page. This reduces support requests and improves transparency.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Does this support custom invoice numbering for compliance?</h4>
<p>Yes. Use placeholders like {order_id}, {date}, {prefix}, and {suffix} to build any numbering format your accountant or local tax authority requires. Examples: INV-2026-{order_id}, {date}-{order_id}-A.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Will this work with HPOS and block checkout?</h4>
<p>Yes. Fully compatible with WooCommerce High Performance Order Storage (HPOS) and works seamlessly with the new block-based checkout. Tested on the latest WooCommerce versions.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Does this support WPML and multilingual stores?</h4>
<p>Yes. The plugin is fully translatable with WPML and Polylang. Customers receive invoices in their language, and tax/VAT formatting adjusts to regional requirements.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Can I bulk-export invoices for accounting?</h4>
<p>Yes. From the WooCommerce orders list, select multiple orders, choose “Bulk Export PDFs” from the actions dropdown, and download a ZIP file containing all invoices. Perfect for monthly accounting or audit periods.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">What’s your support response time?</h4>
<p>We aim to respond to all support requests within 12 hours on business days. Most queries are resolved within 24 hours. Support is included for the duration of your active subscription.</p>
<h4 style="color: #6108ce">Is there a money-back guarantee?</h4>
<p>Yes. WooCommerce offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all marketplace purchases. If the plugin doesn’t work for your use case, you can request a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.</p>
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<h2>Explore the Complete WPKoders Plugin Suite</h2>
<p>Combine PDF Invoice with our other WooCommerce extensions to build a complete store solution:</p>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce"><a style="color: #6108ce;text-decoration: none" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/hide-price-button/">Hide Price & Show Custom Button →</a></h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;font-size: 14px">Hide WooCommerce prices, run catalog mode, and replace Add to Cart with quote forms.</p>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce"><a style="color: #6108ce;text-decoration: none" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/multistep-product-bundles/">Multistep Product Bundles →</a></h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;font-size: 14px">Build step-by-step configurable bundles for gift sets, meal kits, and PC builders.</p>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce"><a style="color: #6108ce;text-decoration: none" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/b2b-pricing/">B2B Pricing →</a></h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;font-size: 14px">Role-based pricing, tiered discounts, and tax exemptions for wholesale customers.</p>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce"><a style="color: #6108ce;text-decoration: none" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/">Restrict Checkout →</a></h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;font-size: 14px">Control who can complete checkout based on cart, history, or location.</p>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0;color: #6108ce"><a style="color: #6108ce;text-decoration: none" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/donations-fundraising/">Donations & Fundraising →</a></h4>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;font-size: 14px">Accept donations and run fundraising campaigns directly on your store.</p>
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PDF Invoice, Packing Slips & Credit Notes

<p>Auto-generate <strong>WooCommerce PDF invoices</strong>, packing slips, and credit notes for every order. Attach PDFs to order emails, let customers download invoices from My Account, and customize templates with your logo, brand colors, and company details. Supports advanced numbering with placeholders ({order_id}, {date}, prefix, suffix), automatic credit notes on refunds, and bulk export. The complete <strong>WooCommerce invoice plugin</strong> for store owners who need professional, automated order documentation.</p>

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