# PDF Timesheet Summary

Automatically summarize timesheet/schedule data and export as PDF

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-timesheet-summary

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, timesheet, schedule, summary, overtime, payroll, puppeteer

## Overview

Generate a schedule and timesheet summary PDF from JSON rows.

**Includes:**
- Employee-level totals (hours, shifts, overtime)
- Daily breakdown
- Full detail table for audit and payroll use

## Inputs

- **Report Title** (text): Timesheet Summary
- **Period Label** (text): Week 1
- **Timesheet JSON Data** (textarea): \[{"employee":"Alice","date":"2026-01-05","shift":"Morning","hours":8}\]
- **Show Daily Breakdown** (checkbox)
- **Include Overtime** (checkbox)
- **Standard Daily Hours** (number)
- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Wait Until** (select)
- **Extra Wait Time (ms)** (number)

## When to use

- When you need to generate professional payroll reports from raw JSON timesheet data.
- When you need to visualize employee shift distributions and overtime hours for weekly audits.
- When you need to share printable, standardized schedule summaries with team members or management.

## How it works

- Paste your timesheet data in JSON format into the input field.
- Configure your report settings, such as the report title, period label, and standard daily hours.
- Select your preferred page size and orientation, then generate the PDF.
- Download the resulting document, which includes employee-level totals and detailed daily breakdowns.

## Use cases

- Generating weekly payroll summaries for HR departments.
- Creating shift schedule reports for team managers to review.
- Producing audit-ready documentation for labor compliance tracking.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format should my input data be in?

The tool requires a JSON array of objects, where each object contains fields like employee name, date, shift, and hours worked.

### Can I calculate overtime automatically?

Yes, by enabling the 'Include Overtime' checkbox and setting your 'Standard Daily Hours', the tool will automatically calculate overtime based on your defined threshold.

### Is the daily breakdown optional?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Show Daily Breakdown' option to include or exclude the detailed daily view in your final PDF.

### What page sizes are supported?

The tool supports A4, Letter, and Legal page sizes, with options for both portrait and landscape orientation.

### Can I customize the report title?

Yes, you can enter any custom text in the 'Report Title' field to appear at the top of your generated PDF.

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