What is Excel to PDF?
Excel to PDF converts an XLS or XLSX spreadsheet into a PDF that prints and displays the same on every device. It is the standard way to share figures without exposing formulas or risking accidental edits.
Common uses
- Sharing reports and invoices. Send figures as a read-only document.
- Printing spreadsheets. Get a stable print layout independent of the viewer's Excel version.
- Submitting data. Provide numbers to an organisation that asks for PDF.
- Archiving. Keep a fixed snapshot of a workbook at a point in time.
| Input | XLS, XLSX |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Files per job | 1 |
| Fonts | Uncommon fonts may be substituted |
| Size limit | 50 MB per file |
| Sign-up | Not required |
Tips for best results
- Set the print area and page layout in Excel first; the PDF follows it.
- Check wide sheets — columns can split across pages.
- Use PDF to Excel to go the other way.
- Protect PDF can add a password afterwards.
