Short answer: Minutes, not hours.
The actual invoice generation is blazing fast. What takes time is your one-time setup: mapping CSV fields and entering your company details. After that? Click and go.
Timeline Breakdown
First Time Using CSV2Invoice
- Upload CSV: 5-10 seconds
- Map fields: 2-3 minutes (one time setup)
- Enter company details: 2-3 minutes (saved for next time)
- Generate invoices: Under 1 minute for hundreds of invoices
Total first run: ~5-7 minutes
Every Time After
- Upload CSV: 5-10 seconds
- Generate: Under 1 minute
Total: ~1 minute (field mappings and company details are already saved)
Real Example
Sarah runs a consulting business with 45 clients. She used to spend 6+ hours manually creating invoices every month.
With CSV2Invoice: 1 minute per month. That's a 99.7% time savings.
Factors That Affect Speed
- File size: Up to 2,000 invoices process instantly
- Internet connection: File upload time varies
- CSV complexity: Simple data processes faster
For batches over 2,000 invoices, we process them in the background and email you when ready (typically 5-10 minutes for very large batches).