=== PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce – Challan ===
Contributors: wahid0003,webappick
Donate link: https://webappick.com
Tags: woocommerce pdf invoice, woocommerce invoice, packing slip, pdf invoice, invoice generator
Requires at least: 3.6
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 3.7.85
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WooCommerce PDF invoice generator with automatic email attachment. Create packing slips, shipping labels, credit notes, multilingual. ZATCA & GST ready.

== Description ==

**Challan** is a powerful WooCommerce PDF invoice plugin that lets you automatically generate PDF invoices, attach PDF invoices to WooCommerce order emails, create packing slips, shipping labels, and delivery notes – all from one dashboard.

Looking for the best WooCommerce invoice generator? Challan automatically creates professional PDF invoices when orders are placed and attaches them to customer emails. No manual work required.

**[Upgrade to Pro](https://webappick.com/plugin/woocommerce-pdf-invoice-packing-slips/) | [Complete Documentation](https://webappick.com/docs/challan/) | [Get Support](https://webappick.com/contact/)**

==Why Store Owners Choose Challan for WooCommerce PDF Invoices?==

= ✉️ Attach PDF Invoice to Email Automatically =

The #1 reason store owners choose Challan: **automatically attach PDF invoice to WooCommerce order emails**. When a customer places an order, Challan generates the invoice and attaches it to the confirmation email instantly.

No more manually creating invoices. No more forgetting to send them. Challan handles everything automatically.

Supported emails for PDF invoice attachment:

* New Order (Admin notification)
* Processing Order
* Completed Order
* Customer Invoice / Order Details
* Refunded Order
* Customer Note

= 📄 WooCommerce Invoice Generator =

Challan works as a complete **WooCommerce invoice generator** that creates professional invoices containing:

* Order details and order number
* Customer billing and shipping address
* Product names, quantities, SKUs
* Tax breakdown (VAT, GST, custom taxes)
* Discounts and coupon information
* Payment method and status
* Custom invoice notes

Generate invoices automatically on order status change, or create them manually with one click from the WooCommerce orders page.

= 📦 WooCommerce Packing Slip =

Create **WooCommerce packing slips** for your warehouse and fulfillment team. Packing slips help ensure accurate order picking and shipping.

Packing slip features:

* Product names and quantities
* SKU and weight information
* Custom packing instructions
* Option to hide prices (for dropshipping)
* Bulk print multiple packing slips

= 🎨 Customize WooCommerce PDF Invoice Template =

Want to **customize WooCommerce PDF invoice** appearance? Challan gives you full control:

* Upload your company logo
* Add business name and address
* Custom header and footer text
* Multiple paper sizes (A4, A5, Letter, A3)
* Custom CSS for advanced styling
* RTL support for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian

Looking to **add custom field to WooCommerce PDF invoice**? Challan Pro supports custom fields, meta data, and product attributes on invoices.

= 🏷️ Shipping Labels & Delivery Notes =

Generate **WooCommerce shipping labels** and delivery notes directly from your dashboard:

* Print delivery address labels
* Include phone and email on labels
* Bulk download by date range
* Multiple label formats
* Barcode and QR code support (Pro)

= 💾 Bulk Download WooCommerce PDF Invoices =

Need to **download WooCommerce PDF invoices** in bulk? Challan makes it easy:

* Download all invoices as ZIP file
* Merge into single PDF document
* Filter by date range
* Filter by order status
* Export for accounting software

= 🌍 Multi-Language PDF Invoice Support =

Create **PDF invoices in multiple languages** with proper font rendering:

* Bengali (বাংলা)
* Arabic (العربية) – Full RTL support
* Hindi (হিন্দী)
* German (Deutsch)
* French (Français)
* Spanish (Español)
* Japanese (日本語)
* Chinese (中文)
* And 15+ more languages

**Free version:** Generate invoices in your site's language with full font support.
**Pro version:** Generate invoices in the customer's order language for multi-language stores (WPML, Polylang, Weglot).

= 🔧 WooCommerce Plugin Compatibility =

Searching for a **WordPress invoice plugin**? Challan is built specifically for WooCommerce-powered WordPress stores. If your store runs on WooCommerce, Challan is the invoice solution you need.

Compatible with:

* **Multi-Language Plugins (Pro):** WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot – generate invoice in order language
* Works with all WooCommerce themes
* Compatible with page builders (Elementor, Divi)
* WooCommerce Subscriptions ready (Pro)
* WooCommerce Bookings compatible
* Bundle and Composite Products support

==Free vs Pro Comparison==

**Free Version – WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips:**

✅ Auto-generate PDF invoices
✅ Attach PDF invoice to order emails
✅ WooCommerce packing slip generation
✅ Shipping labels / delivery address
✅ Custom invoice number format
✅ Company logo and branding
✅ Multiple paper sizes
✅ Bulk invoice download
✅ Multi-language fonts (site language)
✅ RTL language support
✅ Customer invoice download from My Account
✅ Custom CSS styling
✅ Developer hooks and filters

**Pro Version – Additional Features:**

🚀 10+ Premium invoice templates
🚀 **Invoice in order language** (WPML, Polylang, Weglot)
🚀 Credit notes for refunds
🚀 Proforma invoices
🚀 **ZATCA e-invoicing** (Saudi Arabia)
🚀 **GST invoice format** (India)
🚀 Add custom fields to invoice
🚀 Product images on invoices
🚀 Digital signature
🚀 20+ paid stamp designs
🚀 Dropbox automatic backup
🚀 Barcode & QR codes
🚀 WooCommerce Subscriptions invoices
🚀 Priority support

**[Upgrade to Pro](https://webappick.com/plugin/woocommerce-pdf-invoice-packing-slips/) | [Complete Documentation](https://webappick.com/docs/challan/) | [Get Support](https://webappick.com/contact/)**

==Who Uses Challan?==

* **WooCommerce Store Owners** – Automate PDF invoice generation
* **Dropshipping Businesses** – Packing slips without prices
* **Indian E-commerce Stores** – GST compliant invoicing
* **Saudi Arabian Stores** – ZATCA e-invoicing ready
* **European Sellers** – VAT invoice support
* **Multi-language Stores (Pro)** – Invoice in customer's order language
* **Wholesale Businesses** – Bulk operations

==About WebAppick==

Challan is built by **[WebAppick](https://webappick.com/)**, creators of [CTX Feed – the #1 WooCommerce Product Feed plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/webappick-product-feed-for-woocommerce/)  with **80,000+ active installations**. We've been building WooCommerce solutions since 2015.

== Our Other Free Plugins ==
* <strong>[Disco – Dynamic Pricing & Discount Rules for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/disco/)
* <strong>[Product Feed Manager for WooCommerce – CTX Feed](https://wordpress.org/plugins/webappick-product-feed-for-woocommerce/)


== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in WordPress
2. Search for "**Challan PDF Invoice**"
3. Click **Install Now** then **Activate**
4. Configure settings under **Challan** menu

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**
3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now**
4. Activate and configure under **Challan** menu

= Configuration =

1. Navigate to **Challan > Settings**
2. Upload your company logo
3. Enter business details
4. Set invoice number format
5. Choose emails for PDF attachment
6. Save and start generating invoices!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I attach PDF invoice to WooCommerce order email? =

Go to **Challan > Settings > Invoice** and enable "Attach Invoice to Email." Select which order statuses trigger attachment (Processing, Completed, etc.). Challan will automatically attach PDF invoice to WooCommerce emails for those statuses.

= Does this WooCommerce invoice generator work automatically? =

Yes! Challan is a fully automatic WooCommerce invoice generator. Once configured, it creates PDF invoices whenever orders are placed or status changes. No manual work needed.

= How do I customize WooCommerce PDF invoice template? =

Go to **Challan > Settings > Invoice > Template**. You can add your logo, change paper size, modify header/footer text, and write custom CSS. Pro users get 10+ premium templates and visual customization.

= Can I add custom field to WooCommerce PDF invoice? =

Challan Pro supports adding custom fields to invoices. You can display order meta, product attributes, and custom checkout fields on your PDF invoices. The free version supports basic customization through hooks and filters.

= How do I create WooCommerce packing slip? =

Go to any order in **WooCommerce > Orders** and click the "Packing Slip" button. You can also bulk generate packing slips from **Challan > Bulk Download** by selecting date range and order status.

= Is this a free WooCommerce PDF invoice plugin? =

Yes! Challan free version includes PDF invoice generation, email attachment, packing slips, shipping labels, and bulk download. Pro version adds premium templates, ZATCA, GST, custom fields, and more.

= Does Challan support WooCommerce PDF invoices and packing slips together? =

Absolutely. Challan is a complete solution for WooCommerce PDF invoices and packing slips. Generate both document types from the same plugin with independent customization options.

= How do I bulk download WooCommerce invoices? =

Go to **Challan > Bulk Download**. Set your date range and order status filter. Choose ZIP (separate files) or merged PDF format. Click download to get all matching invoices instantly.

= Can customers download PDF invoice from My Account? =

Yes, customers can download their PDF invoices from **My Account > Orders**. A download button appears next to each completed order.

= Is Challan ZATCA compliant for Saudi Arabia e-invoicing? =

Challan Pro is compatible with ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) requirements. It supports QR code generation and required fields for Saudi Arabian e-invoicing compliance.

= Does this WordPress invoice plugin support GST for India? =

Yes, Challan Pro supports GST invoice generation for Indian stores. Add GSTIN, HSN/SAC codes, and generate tax-compliant invoices with CGST, SGST, and IGST breakdown.

= How to make a PDF invoice with custom logo? =

Go to **Challan > Settings > Invoice > Seller Information**. Click "Upload Logo" and select your image. Recommended size: 200x100 pixels. Your logo appears on all invoices automatically.

= Can I generate WooCommerce PDF invoices in multiple languages? =

**Free version:** Generates invoices in your site's default language with full font support for Bengali, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and more.

**Pro version:** For multi-language stores using WPML, Polylang, or Weglot, Challan Pro generates invoices in the customer's order language automatically. Each customer receives their invoice in the language they used when placing the order.

= Does this plugin work as a WordPress billing plugin? =

Challan is a WooCommerce-specific invoice plugin. It requires WooCommerce to function. If you're searching for a WordPress invoice plugin or WordPress billing plugin for your WooCommerce store, Challan handles all billing documentation including invoices, packing slips, and credit notes.

= How do I create packing slip without prices for dropshipping? =

Go to **Challan > Settings > Packing Slip** and disable price display. Your packing slips will show products and quantities without revealing prices – perfect for dropshipping and gift orders.

= What paper sizes are supported for PDF invoices? =

Challan supports A4, A5, A3, and Letter paper sizes. Configure this in **Challan > Settings > Invoice > Template Settings**. Different paper sizes can be set for invoices and packing slips separately.

= Is the WooCommerce invoice number customizable? =

Yes, fully customizable. Add prefix (e.g., "INV-"), suffix, set starting number, and configure digit padding. Pro version includes yearly/monthly reset options.

= Does Challan work with WooCommerce Subscriptions? =

Basic subscription orders work with the free version. Challan Pro includes full WooCommerce Subscriptions integration with recurring invoice generation.

= How is Challan different from WP Overnight PDF Invoices? =

Challan includes shipping labels and delivery notes in the free version (WP Overnight charges extra). Challan Pro offers native ZATCA and GST compliance, order-language invoicing for multilingual stores, and is built by WebAppick (80,000+ users trust our plugins).

= How to install fonts? =
Please read the [documentation](https://webappick.com/docs/woo-invoice/installation-setup/font-installation) on our website to install fonts.


== Screenshots ==
1. Invoice with refund
2. Invoice
3. Invoice Different Template
4. Packing Slip
5. General Settings
6. Seller & Buyer Info
7. Bulk Download
8. Invoice, Packing slip, Shipping label button
9. Download PDF from my account
10. Saudi Arab law ZATCA implementation in Challan Pro

== Changelog ==

= 💎 Translation Request 💎 =
We are looking for people to help translate this plugin. If you can help we would love for you to jump in and do so.
Help us & the WordPress community, translate the plugin [here](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/webappick-pdf-invoice-for-woocommerce/)

= 3.7.85  ( May 21, 2026 ) =
Compatibility : WordPress 7.0 compatibility check

= 3.7.84  ( February 23, 2026 ) =
Security Patch: Fixed vulnerability security issue to protect your store data.

= 3.7.83  ( February 17, 2026 ) =
* Compliance Fix: Fixed Plugin Check (PCP) errors for WordPress.org guidelines compliance.

= 3.7.82  ( February 03, 2026 ) =
* Updated : Plugin description.

= 3.7.81  ( November 17, 2025 ) =
* Added : 10 Year Anniversary Discount Banner.

= 3.7.80  ( November 10, 2025 ) =
* Refactored: Code refactored on template file.

= 3.7.79  ( November 04, 2025 ) =
* Removed: Halloween 2025 discount banner.

= 3.7.78  ( October 27, 2025 ) =
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.3 Compatibility.

= 3.7.77  ( October 22, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: PHP fatal error issue on php 7.4.

= 3.7.76  ( October 20, 2025 ) =
* Added: Halloween 2025 discount banner.

= 3.7.75  ( October 06, 2025 ) =
* Removed: Duplicate comments from class-woo-invoice-admin.php file.

= 3.7.74  ( September 25, 2025 ) =
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.2 Compatibility.

= 3.7.73  ( September 10, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: PHP 8 TypeError issue.

= 3.7.72  ( September 03, 2025 ) =
* Removed: Unwanted code from class-woo-invoice-admin.php file.

= 3.7.71  ( August 25, 2025 ) =
* Refactor: Improve readability and remove small redundancies.

= 3.7.70  ( August 18, 2025 ) =
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.1 Compatibility.

= 3.7.69  ( August 14, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Minor Issue.

= 3.7.68  ( August 04, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: PDF generation stability by handling PHP 8+ deprecation warnings in MPDF v8.0.7.
* Checked: Compatibility across PHP 7.4 to 8.4 without affecting existing features.

= 3.7.67  ( July 31, 2025 ) =
* Updated: Readme.txt and Changelog file.

= 3.7.66  ( July 24, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Updated WooCommerce version check to use version_compare() for accurate comparison.

= 3.7.65  ( July 16, 2025 ) =
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.0 Compatibility.

= 3.7.64  ( July 07, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Plugin Check warnings for system status tab images.

= 3.7.63  ( June 30, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Plugin Check warnings for settings tab images.

= 3.7.62  ( June 24, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Plugin Check warnings for button images.

= 3.7.61  ( June 13, 2025 ) =
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.9 Compatibility.

= 3.7.60  ( May 15, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Improved logo rendering by using wp_get_attachment_image() and fixed Plugin Check warnings on invoice logo.
