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Excel to PDF

Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF.

Excel to PDF converts XLSX and XLS spreadsheets into a paginated PDF, laid out much like printing the sheet, with formulas shown as their calculated values. Your file uploads over an encrypted connection.

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Size up to 100 MB

How do I use Excel to PDF?

  1. 1

    Upload your spreadsheet: drag an .xlsx or .xls file into the drop zone above or click to browse.

  2. 2

    Click Convert to PDF. The workbook is laid out into pages, much like printing it.

  3. 3

    Download the PDF, a fixed snapshot of your data that recipients can read without a spreadsheet app.

Frequently asked questions

How are wide spreadsheets handled?

Conversion paginates your sheet the same way printing does, so a table wider than a page spills onto extra pages. For a cleaner result, set the print area, page orientation, or scale-to-fit options in Excel before uploading, since those settings carry into the PDF.

What happens to formulas and charts?

Every formula cell shows its calculated value, exactly as it appeared when the file was saved. The formulas themselves are not part of the PDF. Charts and embedded images are rendered as pictures on the page, keeping their position and styling.

Why convert a spreadsheet to PDF at all?

A PDF freezes your numbers so nobody can accidentally edit a cell, and it looks identical on any device without Excel installed. It is a common format for invoices, financial summaries, and reports that need to be shared or archived as-is.

Do I need an account to use this?

Yes. Converting requires a Pro subscription, and one subscription unlocks every tool on the site.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026