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Excel to PDF

Convert spreadsheet files to PDF. The tool handles modern Excel files, legacy XLS format, OpenDocument Spreadsheets, and even CSV -- all rendered through a browser-based LibreOffice engine that preserves cell formatting, formulas (as computed values), charts, and multi-sheet layouts.

Supported Formats

FormatExtensions
Excel (modern).xlsx
Excel (legacy).xls
OpenDocument Spreadsheet.ods
CSV.csv

How It Works

  1. Click the upload area or drag and drop your spreadsheet files.
  2. Review the file list. Add more files or remove unwanted ones.
  3. Click Convert to PDF. The LibreOffice engine initializes on first use, then processes each file.
  4. A single file downloads directly as a PDF. Multiple files are delivered as excel-converted.zip.

Options

This tool has no additional configuration. The LibreOffice engine determines page layout, scaling, and print area based on the spreadsheet's built-in settings.

Output

Input CountOutput
1 fileSingle PDF download (original filename with .pdf extension)
2+ filesZIP archive (excel-converted.zip) containing one PDF per file

Use Cases

  • Converting financial reports or budgets from Excel to PDF for distribution
  • Creating print-ready PDFs from inventory or product catalog spreadsheets
  • Sharing data analysis results with stakeholders who do not have Excel installed
  • Archiving quarterly reports in a non-editable format
  • Converting ODS files from LibreOffice Calc to PDF

Tips

  • Charts embedded in the spreadsheet are rendered in the PDF. Make sure they look correct in the source file before converting.
  • If your spreadsheet has multiple sheets, all sheets are included in the PDF output.
  • For simple CSV data without formatting, the CSV to PDF tool provides a more lightweight conversion. Use Excel to PDF when you need formatting, charts, or multiple sheets preserved.