How to convert Excel to PDF without messing up the layout

A sheet that looks fine on screen can split across pages or lose columns once it becomes a PDF. Excel to PDF converts the workbook with LibreOffice, which follows the print layout of the file, so preparing the sheet first makes the biggest difference.

Steps

Set up the sheet for printing. In Excel, set the print area, orientation and scaling (for example fit all columns on one page) and check the page breaks.
Save the workbook. Save it as .xlsx or .xls, then open Excel to PDF and upload it.
Convert. Start the conversion and download the PDF.
Check every page. Scroll through the PDF for cut-off columns, then go back and adjust the sheet if needed.

Open the tool: Excel to PDF

Good to know

The PDF follows the print layout saved in your workbook, so a sheet with no print setup can split awkwardly.
Very wide sheets are easiest to keep readable in landscape with all columns fitted to one page width.
Fonts that are missing on our server can be substituted, so check the result if exact fonts matter.

Frequently asked questions

Why are my columns cut off?

The sheet is wider than the page. Set landscape and fit to one page wide in Excel before converting.

Does it convert every sheet in the workbook?

Check the result page by page and split your workbook if you only need one sheet.

Is the text in the PDF selectable?

Yes, the conversion keeps text as text.