Elster E-Rechnung Viewer (Online Service/Free)

The Elster E-Rechnung Viewer (Elster E-Invoice Viewer) is a free online service that allows you to easily visualize electronic invoices in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD/Factur-X format. This service is aimed at companies that are looking for a quick and uncomplicated way to check and interpret digital invoices.

Elster E-Rechnung Viewer

  • Supported formats: The viewer supports XRechnung as well as hybrid formats such as ZUGFeRD and Factur-X. Thus, the common standards for electronic invoices can be displayed without any problems.
  • Free and online: As a completely web-based service, the viewer can be used directly via the Elster website without installation.
  • User-friendly: The process is kept simple: invoices can be uploaded and presented in an understandable, visually appealing form.
  • Convenient for companies: The visualization makes it easier to manually check and document e-invoices and saves time when dealing with digital documents.

PEPPOL Validator (Online Service/Free)

The PEPPOL & XML Document Validator is a free online tool for checking the validity of electronic invoices and other XML-based documents. This tool is ideal for businesses that want to ensure that their e-invoices comply with applicable standards and can quickly identify potential errors.

PEPPOL & XML Document Validator

  • Supported formats: The validator supports PEPPOL BIS, XRechnung, Factur-X/ZUGFeRD and other XML-based e-invoice formats, providing a versatile solution for different standards.
  • Free online validation: The tool is accessible directly via the ecosio website – without registration or installation.
  • Detailed feedback: The validator provides clear error messages and advice on how to fix problems in your invoices or XML files.

Postman (Free/Commercial)

Postman is a comprehensive API platform that helps developers and teams efficiently build, test, document, and manage APIs. Overall, Postman is an indispensable tool for developers building and managing APIs. It simplifies the entire API lifecycle and promotes collaboration in teams.

Postman

  • API design and creation: Postman allows you to design and build APIs. You can define requests, set endpoints, and configure parameters.
  • Testing and debuggingPostman allows you to send API requests and review responses. You can write tests to make sure your APIs are working correctly.
  • Documentation: Postman automatically generates API documentation from your requests and tests. This makes it easier to communicate with other developers and users.
  • Mocking and prototypingYou can create mock servers to simulate APIs before they are implemented. This accelerates development and integration.
  • Workspaces and collaboration: Postman offers workspaces where teams can work together on APIs. You can share requests, tests, and documentation.
  • Governance and securityYou can set rules to ensure the quality and security of your APIs. Postman also supports authentication and access control.

ZUGFeRD XML Extractor (Online Service/Free)

The ZUGFeRDPro Online XML Extractor is a powerful, user-friendly online service designed to extract XML data from hybrid ZUGFeRD or Factur-X PDF files. Tailored for businesses aiming to streamline their digital invoicing processes, this service provides a quick and reliable way to isolate structured data.

Web-based extraction and display of ZUGFeRD XML

  • Simple and efficient: Upload your ZUGFeRD file, and the XML content is extracted instantly – no additional software required.
  • Flexible and web-basedAccessible from any modern browser, the service works across all platforms. No downloads or compatibility concerns.
  • Secure and GDPR-compliant: Your data is handled confidentially and not stored after processing.

Quba e-Invoice Viewer (Open Source/Free)

The Quba e-Invoice Viewer is an open-source application that allows you to view structured (XML) and hybrid (Factur-X/ZUGFeRD-PDF) electronic invoices. Overall, Quba offers a user-friendly interface to efficiently manage and verify electronic invoices. It is an indispensable tool for companies dealing with digital invoicing processes.

Quba E-Invoice Viewer

  • Supported formats: Quba can display Peppol, CII, UBL, XRechnung, and Factur-X/ZUGFeRD invoices. Companies can thus process various common formats.
  • Cross-platform: Quba is available for free for Linux, Windows, and Mac. Users can use it on different operating systems.
  • User-friendlyThe application allows you to open multiple invoices in tabs and offers a print function. Users can visually review invoices and extract relevant information.
  • Hybrid invoices: Quba displays the XML part of hybrid invoices right next to the PDF view. This makes it easier to check and interpret.
  • Future-proof: In view of the legal requirements in Germany to be able to read UBL, CII and ZUGFeRD/Factur-X by 2025, Quba is a valuable solution for companies.

XRechnung Generator (Online Service/Free)

So, XRechnung XRechnung is a standard for electronic invoices that can be sent as B2B invoices not only to federal authorities, state authorities and municipalities, but also to universities, Deutsche Bahn and between companies. The XRechnung Generator makes it possible to create these invoices easily and quickly. The invoice information is converted into an XML record and stored as an XML file, which can then be sent to the invoice recipient and read electronically.

XRechnung Generator

  • The XRechnung Generator offers a free way to create XRechnung-invoices.
  • The billing information is entered into the form, and the XRechnung-invoice is automatically generated.
  • Once created, XRechnung is checked for compliance to ensure that it meets the standard.
  • Automated creation saves you time compared to manual invoicing.
  • The generator minimizes human error in invoicing.
  • Electronic invoices are more environmentally friendly than paper invoices.

Please note that the XRechnung Generator is not legally binding, but still offers a practical solution for creating XRechnung-invoices.

EDIFACT Visual Studio Code Extension (Open Source/Free)

The EDIFact extension for Visual Studio Code provides basic language support for EDIFACT files. The EDIFact extension is a useful addition for developers and professionals working with EDIFACT files.

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  • Syntax highlightingThe extension highlights the EDIFACT syntax elements to improve readability.
  • FormattingYou can format your EDIFACT files to make them clearer.
  • Symbol navigationThe extension allows navigation to EDIFACT segments.

WinMerge (Open Source/Free)

WinMerge is an open-source differentiation and merging tool for Windows that stands out for its ease of use and efficiency. It allows users to compare files and folders and present differences in a visual format that is easy to understand and edit. This tool is especially useful for determining what has changed between news versions and then blending changes between versions.

Winmerge

  • File and folder comparison: WinMerge can compare text files, folders, and even zip archives or FTP sites.
  • 2 - and 3-way comparison: In addition to the standard 2-way comparison, WinMerge also supports 3-way comparisons, which is especially useful when merging changes introduced from two sources into one base file.
  • Syntax highlightingFor better readability, differences and similarities in the files are clarified by syntax highlighting.
  • MergingDifferences can be merged manually or automatically, with results immediately visible.
  • Support for many languagesWinMerge's user interface is in English by default, but can be localized for many other languages for which translations have been contributed.

Peppol Directory Search (Online Service/Free)

The Peppol Directory is a central source of information for companies operating in the Peppol network. Here you will find structured data on Peppol participants that facilitate the exchange of business documents. Whether you are looking for suppliers, customers or service providers – the Peppol Directory offers a comprehensive overview. Discover reception capabilities, identification numbers and more. Use this valuable resource to efficiently find your business partners and optimize document exchange.

Peppol Directory Search
Peppol Directory Search [Test Environment]

  • The Peppol Directory aggregates public information from SMPs (Service Metadata Publisher) and makes it available centrally in a structured manner.
  • It makes it easier to find Peppol participants for document exchange.
  • The publication of Peppol participant information is currently voluntary.
  • Not all business units are listed in the Peppol directory. However, if a partner appears here, they are definitely a Peppol participant.
    If a person appears here, however, he was definitely a Peppol participants.
  • The current Peppol policy requires the registration of reception capabilities.
  • In the future, transmitter capabilities will be recorded as well.