diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index c6ae8224b..7e6727447 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Tags: woocommerce, pdf, invoices, packing slips, print, delivery notes, invoice,
 Requires at least: 3.5
 Tested up to: 6.3
 Requires PHP: 7.1
-Stable tag: 3.6.0
+Stable tag: 3.6.1
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -102,6 +102,9 @@ There's a setting on the Status tab of the settings page that allows you to togg
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 3.6.1 (2023-08-16) =
+* Fix: string encoding issues in PDF
+
 = 3.6.0 (2023-08-15) =
 * New: setting for improved document link access type
 * New: implemented autoloader for plugin classes
diff --git a/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packingslips.php b/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packingslips.php
index 12fc28c88..dccc64590 100644
--- a/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packingslips.php
+++ b/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packingslips.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name:          PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce
  * Plugin URI:           https://wpovernight.com/downloads/woocommerce-pdf-invoices-packing-slips-bundle/
  * Description:          Create, print & email PDF invoices & packing slips for WooCommerce orders.
- * Version:              3.6.0
+ * Version:              3.6.1
  * Author:               WP Overnight
  * Author URI:           https://www.wpovernight.com
  * License:              GPLv2 or later
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 
 class WPO_WCPDF {
 
-	public $version = '3.6.0';
+	public $version = '3.6.1';
 	public $plugin_basename;
 	public $legacy_mode;
 	public $legacy_textdomain;