📄 About This PDF Metadata
When a PDF file's properties list TallyPrime as the Creator and Producer, the document was made with TallyPrime accounting software.
Sample PDF Metadata from TallyPrime:
Creator: TallyPrime
Producer: TallyPrime
Creation Date: 2025-01-27 10:30:45
PDF Version: 1.4
TallyPrime adds these fields when you export invoices, financial reports, ledgers or other documents. They help identify the source application and are useful for document management, auditing and verification.
PDF Creator
Names the application that made the original content. TallyPrime appears here because it produced the invoice, report or financial document.
PDF Producer
Names the software library or engine that built the actual PDF file. Tally's export help does not name the PDF engine behind TallyPrime.
🏢 What is TallyPrime?
TallyPrime is business management and accounting software from Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd., an Indian technology company headquartered in Bangalore. Tally released TallyPrime in 2020 as the successor to Tally.ERP 9.
Company Information
| Developer: | Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. |
| Founded: | 1986 |
| Headquarters: | Bangalore, India |
| Founders: | Shyam Sunder Goenka & Bharat Goenka |
| Website: | tallysolutions.com |
Software Details
| Product: | TallyPrime |
| Released: | 2020 |
| Platform: | Windows Desktop |
| Users: | 2.5+ Million Businesses |
| Countries: | 100+ |
Key Features of TallyPrime:
Accounting
Complete bookkeeping, ledger management and financial statements
Inventory
Stock management, godown tracking and batch processing
GST Compliance
e-Invoice, e-Way Bill, GSTR filing and tax management
Banking
Bank reconciliation, payment processing and financial tracking
Payroll
Employee management, salary processing and compliance
Reporting
Balance sheet, P&L, cash flow and custom reports
⚙️ How TallyPrime Creates PDFs
TallyPrime lets you export vouchers, invoices and reports as PDF files. PDF output helps with sharing financial documents electronically, keeping records and cutting paper use.
PDF Generation Process in TallyPrime:
- User opens a voucher, invoice or report
- Initiates export using keyboard shortcut or menu
- Selects PDF as the output format
- Configures export settings (path, filename, etc.)
- TallyPrime renders the document layout
- PDF file is created with embedded metadata
PDF output keeps the formatting and layout of the original document, so invoices, financial statements and reports look like their printed versions.
💡 Did You Know?
Tally lists the PDF format as "PDF (Read-only Document)" in its File Format list. The label shows the file is meant for viewing and sharing, not editing.
📤 How to Export PDF from TallyPrime
TallyPrime export PDF takes five short steps and works from the keyboard or the menu. Follow either method below:
Method 1: Using Alt+E (Export Menu)
Open the Document
Go to the invoice, voucher or report you want to export, like Sales Invoice, Day Book or Balance Sheet
Press Alt+E (Export)
Opens the Export menu. Ctrl+E (Current) skips ahead for the open report or voucher
Press C (Configure)
Press F8 (File Format) or C (Configure) and select PDF as the file format
Set Export Options
Choose the folder path, file name and other options like Open file after export
Press E (Export)
Creates the PDF file in the folder you chose
Method 2: Using Ctrl+E (Current Report)
To export the document on screen in one go:
- Open any voucher or report in TallyPrime
- Press Ctrl+E on the open screen
- Set the file format to PDF and adjust the settings
- Press E to finish
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for PDF Export:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alt+E | Export Menu | Opens the Export menu |
| Ctrl+E | Current Report | Opens the Export screen for the open report or voucher |
| Ctrl+P | Opens the Print screen | |
| C | Configure | Opens configuration for export settings |
| E | Export | Starts the export |
| Esc | Cancel | Closes the current screen |
🔧 PDF Export Options
TallyPrime offers these configuration options for PDF output:
File Settings
- Folder Path: Location of Import/Export Files for the PDF
- File Name: Custom file name for the export
- Open File After Export: Opens the PDF once it is created
Layout Settings
- Auto Wrap Text: Wraps long text in vouchers and reports
- Sorting Method: Sets the order of report rows
- Groups & Ledgers: Include or exclude them in the report
Content Options
- Company Details: Show company name, address and logo
- Title: Title and subtitle for the header
- Currency Symbol: Include the base currency symbol with amounts
Export Configuration
- Format: PDF, Excel, XML, JSON, HTML
- Period: Date range for reports
- Details Level: Summary or detailed view
📑 Types of PDFs from TallyPrime
TallyPrime PDF files cover many types of documents. Every type serves a specific business purpose:
Export single or multiple invoices as PDF for customer sharing, record keeping or printing. Output includes all transaction details, taxes and party information.
Common Use: Sending invoices to customers via email, maintaining digital records
Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Trial Balance can all be exported as PDF for stakeholder reporting and audits.
Common Use: Annual reports, bank loan applications, investor presentations
Party ledgers, account statements and outstanding reports showing all transactions with specific customers or suppliers.
Common Use: Account reconciliation with parties, outstanding reminders
Daily transaction registers, sales/purchase registers and journal entries for specific date ranges.
Common Use: Daily accounting backup, audit trails, management review
Stock summary, stock movement, godown-wise reports and reorder status for inventory management.
Common Use: Stock audits, warehouse management, purchase planning
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B summaries, tax registers and e-invoice details for compliance and filing.
Common Use: Tax filing backup, GST reconciliation, audit documentation
🔍 Understanding PDF Metadata
Standard metadata fields describe where a TallyPrime PDF came from and when it was made:
| Metadata Field | Typical Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | TallyPrime |
Application that made the document content |
| Producer | TallyPrime |
PDF generation engine used |
| Creation Date | YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS |
When the PDF was first created |
| Modification Date | YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS |
Last modification timestamp (same as creation for new files) |
| Title | Report/Voucher Name |
Document title based on the exported report |
| PDF Version | 1.4 or higher |
PDF specification version used |
⚠️ Important for Document Verification
PDF metadata can help check where a financial document came from. Metadata can be changed with PDF editing tools, so never use it as the only check for legal or audit purposes.
🛠️ Troubleshooting PDF Export
Common problems with TallyPrime PDF export and how to fix them:
PDF Export Failed - File Path Error
Cause: The destination folder does not exist or is protected.
Solution: Create the folder or choose another location like Desktop. For a protected folder, clear the Read Only attribute in its Properties.
File Already Open Error
Cause: A file with the same name is already open in another application.
Solution: Close the open file and try the export again, or use a different file name.
PDF Appears Blank or Incomplete
Cause: Report filters may hide all data, or the date range is wrong.
Solution: Check the date range and filters. Preview the report before export to confirm the data shows.
Formatting Issues in PDF
Cause: Long text or wide columns may not fit the layout.
Solution: Set Auto wrap text to Yes in the Configure screen and export again.
Company Logo Not Appearing
Cause: Include company logo is set to No, or the logo file is larger than 96 x 80 pixels.
Solution: In the Configure screen, set Include company logo to Yes and select the image under Image File Name. Resize the logo to 96 x 80 pixels and use a BMP or JPEG file.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
TallyPrime in the Creator field means the PDF was made with TallyPrime accounting software. The file most likely holds financial data like invoices, reports or statements from a TallyPrime installation.
TallyPrime has a free Educational mode with limits. For business use you buy a license or rent a plan. Tally lists Silver (single user) at ₹22,500 for a lifetime license and Gold (multi user) at ₹67,500, both plus 18% GST. Rental plans for Silver start at ₹750 a month. See Buy TallyPrime Silver & Gold - Rental or Lifetime Plans for current prices.
Yes. Instead of converting the PDF, export the report straight to Excel from TallyPrime: press Ctrl+E on the report, select Excel as the file format and press E. If you only have the PDF file, a PDF to Excel converter is the other option.
Tally lists the PDF format as "PDF (Read-only Document)", so the file is meant for viewing and sharing, not editing. PDF editing software can still change it, but an edited copy may no longer match your books.
Yes. TallyPrime can export many vouchers at once. Open the Day Book or Sales Register, select the date range and press Ctrl+E to export the register as one PDF. Some third-party add-ons also offer enhanced bulk PDF export.
Yes. TallyPrime supports GST e-Invoicing and prints the invoice with the IRN (Invoice Reference Number) and QR code after the IRN is generated, as Tally explains in Generate e-Invoice (IRN) and Print QR Code. Press Ctrl+E on that invoice and select PDF to export it.
Open the PDF in any PDF app and check the Document Properties (usually Ctrl+D or File > Properties). The Creator and Producer fields name the software that made the file. Tally's export help does not list what these fields hold, so compare them with a TallyPrime PDF you exported yourself.
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Remove PDF Metadata →📝 Summary: TallyPrime PDF Metadata
- TallyPrime is accounting software by Tally Solutions
- PDFs show TallyPrime as Creator and Producer
- Export using Alt+E or Ctrl+E shortcuts
- Supports invoices, reports, ledgers and more
- Tally labels its PDF format read-only
- Founded in 1986 in Bangalore, India
- Used by 2.5+ million businesses worldwide
- Supports GST compliance and e-invoicing
- Multiple export formats: PDF, Excel, XML, JSON
- Metadata helps verify document origin