Excel to PDF

Why Use PDF.Live to Convert Excel to PDFs?

PDF.Live is the safest way to convert XLS to PDF

PDF.Live’s cloud-based Excel PDF converter technology is encrypted and secure enough to convert your most sensitive (non-password protected) spreadsheets. We wipe our servers clean regularly, so no permanent record of your Excel to PDF conversion remains.

Easiest way to convert XLS to PDF

What could be simpler than clicking and dragging an Excel sheet and creating a PDF that is ready to share, within seconds? PDF.Live’s .xls to .pdf online conversion tool is easy, intuitive, and fast. You will have your Excel to PDF converted file back in no time.

Cloud-based, download-free Excel converter

Our Excel-to-PDF converter lives in the cloud, so you don’t have to download bulky software from the internet. PDF to an Excel file couldn't be easier! Try our PDF converter online for free; then, sign up for unlimited access (you may cancel at any time).

Best online Excel to PDF converter

We have created the best way to convert XLS to PDFs online. PDF.Live is easy to use (click and drag), fast (mere seconds), and secure (encrypted in transit and swept from our servers).

How to Convert an Excel Sheet (XLS, XLSX) to a Portable Document Format (PDF) Online

Our Excel spreadsheet converter is easy to use! You are going to love how fast it is to convert from Excel to a PDF online. No bulky instruction books are needed! With PDF.Live, you simply find the Excel file you want to convert, then follow the prompts to use our converter. Converting .xls to .pdf couldn't be simpler.

Simply locate your Excel spreadsheet (.xls) on your device and follow the prompts to upload and retrieve your converted portable document format (.PDF) file. Remember, the larger your file is, the longer it will take to convert to a PDF. Your internet connection will also affect the speed with which your Excel file is converted.

FAQs about PDF.Live’s .xls to .pdf Conversion Tool

Will I need to install software to convert Excel to PDF?

No, this is not PDF converter software that you will need to download and install on your computer. The application lives in the cloud, so all you need is a Windows or Mac computer with access to the internet to use it. Set up an account for free, and start converting today.

What spreadsheets can I turn into PDFs?

You can convert any Microsoft (MS) Excel file to PDF. It doesn’t matter what version of MS Excel you are running, nor does it matter if you’ve created it on a Windows PC or an Apple computer.

How much does it cost to convert Excel sheets to PDFs?

PDF.Live allows limited free file conversions every day. Need more? Our low-cost plans give you unlimited document conversions (not just Excel sheets, but Word Docs , PowerPoint presentations , and more) — as well as larger file sizes. You won't be asking yourself how to turn Excel sheets into a PDF file with our conversion tools. Explore the latest info and compare PDF.Live limited and unlimited plans.

What if I need to reduce the PDF size?

One of our most popular features is the PDF compression tool, which helps reduce larger files so you can easily send them as email attachments, or store them on your computer without taking up too much space. This is exactly how to make Excel to PDF files smaller. Our PDF compression tool preserves the quality of your PDF, too.

What operating systems does PDF.Live's Excel converter work with?

Because we are cloud-based, we play nicely with the most popular desktop operating systems, Windows and Mac. PDF.Live's Excel to PDF converter web-based app will work with Windows and Mac operating systems.

Do you convert other files to PDFs?

We sure do. Our home page lists all of the ways you can use our free cloud-based PDF conversion tool, including PowerPoint presentations to PDF and JPG images to PDF. PDF.live is free to start.

Will I be able to convert Excel to PDF without losing formatting?

Because the PDF is essentially a snapshot of your Excel spreadsheet, your download will look the same as what you see on screen. It will not, however, include formulas and cell contents that are not visible, such as conditional formatting rules, macros, and comments. The Excel to PDF tool is typically used to provide handouts or physical copies of spreadsheets; they are not for making calculations. You can, however, create fillable forms when you convert a spreadsheet to a PDF. We answer that question next.

Can I convert a PDF (.pdf) into a (.xls)?

You want to convert in the other direction? Transform a PDF, like a bank statement, for example, into a spreadsheet? Yes, as long as your PDF meets the criteria that we describe on our PDF to Excel conversion page.

Can you make my PDF editable?

Yes and no. Our PDF converter will allow you to upload PDFs and add text, redact text and use markup tools to edit PDFs. The PDF editor is a terrific way to proofread documents, for example, and provide feedback to writers and designers. To use the PDF.live editor, upload your PDF to convert it to an editable online version. Excel sheet to PDF

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