Invoice PDF not loading
If an invoice PDF is taking a long time to open or won't load at all, here's what's happening and what to try.
How invoice PDFs are made
When you click Download PDF on an invoice, Biller has a rendering service turn the invoice page into a PDF. The PDF opens in a new tab.
Biller then saves that PDF. Later downloads open the saved copy straight away, until something on the invoice changes. Edit details like the amount, tax, seller or client details, dates, or notes, and Biller makes a fresh PDF the next time it's downloaded.
Why it might be slow
- First download: a new or just-edited invoice has to be rendered before the PDF appears, which can take several seconds
- Busy rendering service: the service that makes PDFs may occasionally be slow to respond
- Connection issues: a slow or unstable internet connection on your end
What to try
- Give it a moment. Leave the new tab open for up to a minute while the PDF is made.
- Try again. If the tab shows an error, close it and click Download PDF again.
- Check your pop-up settings. The PDF opens in a new tab, which some browsers or extensions block.
- Save it from your browser instead. Click View Invoice to open the invoice page, then use your browser's Print option and choose Save as PDF.
Your client doesn't need the PDF
Clients can always open the invoice from its link, whether or not a PDF loads. See Sharing and sending invoices and Invoice PDFs.
Still not working
- Check your internet connection by loading another site
- Try a different browser, or turn off extensions that might block downloads or new tabs
If the PDF still won't load, email us at help@biller.ca with the invoice number and we'll look into it.
Need more help? Email us at help@biller.ca