Getting Started
Generate EU-compliant ZUGFeRD/Factur-X invoices with a single API call.
Quick Start
Get your first invoice in 3 steps:
1. Get an API Key
Sign up at envoice.dev and create an API key in your
dashboard. Sandbox keys (env_sandbox_*) are free
and perfect for testing.
2. Make your first request
curl
curl -X POST https://api.envoice.dev/v1/generate \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: env_sandbox_YOUR_KEY" \
-d '{
"template": "minimal",
"locale": "en",
"invoice": {
"number": "2026-001",
"date": "2026-01-15",
"seller": {
"name": "Your Company GmbH",
"street": "Main Street 1",
"city": "Berlin",
"postal_code": "10115",
"country": "DE",
"vat_id": "DE123456789"
},
"buyer": {
"name": "Customer AG",
"city": "Munich",
"country": "DE"
},
"items": [
{
"description": "Consulting",
"quantity": 8,
"unit": "HUR",
"unit_price": 150.00,
"vat_rate": 19
}
]
}
}'3. Decode the PDF
The response contains the PDF as Base64. Decode it to get your invoice:
Response
{
"pdf_base64": "JVBERi0xLjcK...",
"filename": "rechnung-2026-001.pdf",
"validation": {
"status": "valid",
"profile": "EN16931",
"version": "2.3"
},
"account": {
"remaining": 499,
"plan": "starter"
}
}What you get
- PDF/A-3 - Archive-compliant PDF format
- ZUGFeRD 2.3 / Factur-X - Embedded XML invoice data
- EN 16931 - European standard compliant
- Instant validation - Every invoice is validated before delivery