Excel to PDF Converter

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Convert XLS and XLSX files to PDF while preserving your tables, formatting, and fonts.

Page orientation
Best for standard tables and reports
Drag your Excel file here or
XLS, XLSX · up to 50 MB

What is an Excel to PDF converter?

An Excel to PDF converter turns your XLS or XLSX spreadsheet into a portable PDF document. Unlike sharing a raw spreadsheet, a PDF looks identical on every device — no missing fonts, no shifted columns, no formula errors visible to recipients. It is the standard format for sharing financial reports, invoices, data exports, and any spreadsheet you need to distribute or archive.

The conversion uses LibreOffice rendering, which preserves cell borders, fonts, colors, merged cells, column widths, and charts exactly as they appear when printed from Excel.

InputXLS or XLSX file (up to 50 MB)
OutputPDF document with original layout preserved

For example, a 12-column budget sheet with currency formatting, conditional coloring, and a header row converts to a clean, print-ready PDF in seconds — no Excel installation required on the recipient side.

How to use this converter

Upload your spreadsheet. Drag your XLS or XLSX file into the upload area or click “choose file” to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported. Both legacy XLS and modern XLSX formats work.

Choose page orientation. Select Portrait for standard vertical layouts — reports, lists, and tables with a small number of columns. Choose Landscape for wide spreadsheets to fit many columns onto a single page.

Download your PDF. Click “Download PDF” to save the file. The output filename matches your original spreadsheet name. Your file is processed instantly and never stored on the server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Excel to PDF converter?
An Excel to PDF converter turns an XLS or XLSX spreadsheet into a portable PDF document. The output preserves your tables, cell formatting, fonts, and layout exactly as they appear when printed from Excel — readable on any device without requiring Excel to be installed.
How do I convert an Excel file to PDF?
Upload your XLS or XLSX file by dragging it into the converter or clicking "choose file." Select your preferred page orientation and the file is converted automatically. Download your PDF when it is ready. The whole process takes a few seconds.
What is the difference between portrait and landscape orientation?
Portrait orientation is vertical and works best for standard reports and tables with a small number of columns. Landscape orientation is horizontal and fits wide spreadsheets with many columns onto a single page — useful for financial models or data exports with 10 or more columns.
Will my Excel formatting be preserved in the PDF?
Yes. The converter preserves cell borders, fonts, colors, merged cells, column widths, and charts. The PDF output looks identical to your spreadsheet as it would print from Excel. Multi-sheet workbooks are also supported.
Can I convert large Excel files to PDF?
You can convert Excel files up to 50 MB. Most business spreadsheets are well under 10 MB. If your file is larger, consider splitting it into separate worksheets or removing unused data before converting.