Excel to PDF
Turns spreadsheets into PDF pages using the print areas of each sheet.
About Excel to PDF
Excel to PDF converts XLS and XLSX spreadsheets into PDF pages, using the print area of each sheet. What you would see in Excel's print preview is what ends up in the PDF.
It is useful for sharing a spreadsheet as a fixed, read-only document.
When to use Excel to PDF
- Send a quote, invoice or report that the reader cannot change.
- Print a spreadsheet exactly as it is meant to look.
- Archive a financial sheet as a PDF.
Tips for the best result
- Set the print area and page orientation in Excel first: the PDF follows those settings.
- Wide tables are best set to landscape and "fit to one page wide" before converting.
- Hidden sheets are not printed, so unhide any sheet you want included.
How to use Excel to PDF online
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Upload your file
Choose a XLS, XLSX file or drag and drop it onto the page.
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Choose your options
Adjust the settings if you need to, or keep the sensible defaults.
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Run Excel to PDF
Click the button and the file is processed on our secure server in seconds.
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Download the result
Download your new file. Your upload and the result are deleted automatically afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Why are my columns split across pages?
The PDF follows the print settings in the spreadsheet. Set the sheet to landscape or "fit all columns on one page" in Excel and convert again.
Is Excel to PDF free?
Yes. You can use Excel to PDF on SnapPDF for free, without creating an account. Paid plans only raise the limits for heavy use.
How do I use Excel to PDF?
1. Upload your file. 2. Choose your options. 3. Run Excel to PDF. 4. Download the result.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are sent over HTTPS, stored encrypted, visible only to you, and deleted automatically after processing. We never sell your files or use them to train AI.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Excel to PDF works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Which file types are supported?
Excel to PDF accepts XLS, XLSX files.
What else can I do with SnapPDF?
SnapPDF has more convert to pdf tools and many others to merge, split, compress, convert, edit and secure PDFs.