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Excel to PDF Converter

Convert Excel spreadsheets into professionally formatted PDF documents. Preserve spreadsheet colours, fonts, borders, column layouts and worksheet formatting. Convert XLS and XLSX files online with SmartTools.

Important notes

  • Excel files up to 20 MB are supported.
  • XLSX and XLS workbook formats are accepted.
  • All worksheet columns are fitted to the page width.
  • Rows can continue across multiple PDF pages.
  • Original colours, fonts, borders and spreadsheet formatting are preserved where supported.
  • Review the generated PDF before printing or sharing.

Convert Excel to PDF Online for Free

SmartTools Excel to PDF Converter helps you convert Excel spreadsheets into professionally formatted PDF documents. Upload an XLS or XLSX workbook and create a downloadable PDF while retaining the original spreadsheet layout and formatting wherever supported. PDF files are convenient for sharing, reviewing and printing spreadsheet information.

How to Convert Excel to PDF

  1. Select an Excel file in XLS or XLSX format.
  2. Click the Convert to PDF button.
  3. Wait while your workbook is processed.
  4. Your converted PDF will download automatically.

Preserve Excel Formatting in PDF

The converter uses LibreOffice to render Excel worksheets into PDF documents. Spreadsheet colours, fonts, borders, cell formatting, merged cells and column layouts are preserved where supported by the source workbook and conversion engine.

Fit Excel Columns on One PDF Page

Wide spreadsheets can be difficult to print and share. SmartTools configures worksheets to fit their columns within the PDF page width while allowing rows to continue across additional pages. This helps keep spreadsheet information organized and easier to read.

Supported Excel File Formats

This converter accepts Microsoft Excel XLSX and XLS files. The maximum supported upload size is 20 MB. The output is a downloadable PDF document suitable for viewing, sharing and printing.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I convert Excel to PDF for free?

Select your XLS or XLSX file, click Convert to PDF, and download the generated PDF document.

2. Does this tool support XLSX and XLS files?

Yes. This converter accepts both XLSX and XLS Excel workbook formats.

3. Can I convert multiple worksheets?

Yes. Worksheets are included in the generated PDF according to their visibility and printable content.

4. Will Excel colours and formatting be preserved?

The converter preserves supported spreadsheet formatting, including cell colours, fonts, borders and layouts.

5. Can I fit all Excel columns on one PDF page?

Yes. The converter configures worksheets to fit all columns within one page width while allowing rows to continue across multiple pages.

6. Can I print the converted PDF?

Yes. Open the downloaded PDF in a PDF reader and print it using your device's print options.