How do I convert an Excel file to PDF online?

Upload your Excel file using the box above. Our converter produces a PDF instantly and your file is ready to download in seconds. No software or account required.

Does the Excel to PDF converter preserve formatting?

Yes. Cell formatting, column widths, fonts, colours, borders and sheet layout are preserved as accurately as possible in the PDF output.

What Excel formats are supported?

We support .xls (Excel 97-2003) and .xlsx (Excel 2007 and later). Both formats are converted to a standard PDF file.

Is my Excel file secure when converting?

Yes. All uploads are SSL encrypted. Your Excel file and the resulting PDF are permanently deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

Will all sheets in my Excel file be included in the PDF?

Our converter includes all visible sheets from your Excel workbook in the PDF output, with each sheet appearing as its own set of pages.

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How to Convert Excel to PDF

Upload Your Excel File

Drag and drop your .xls or .xlsx file into the box above or click to browse your device. Files up to 100MB are supported.

Automatic Conversion

Our converter processes your spreadsheet instantly, preserving cell formatting, column widths, fonts, colours and your sheet layout.

Download Your PDF

Your PDF is ready in seconds. Share it by email, upload it to a portal or print it — it looks exactly as your spreadsheet was laid out.

Convert Excel to PDF Online — No Software Needed

PDFMadeSimple's Excel to PDF converter turns any Excel spreadsheet into a professional PDF document in seconds, directly in your browser. No Microsoft Excel required, no software to install. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.

The resulting PDF looks exactly as your spreadsheet was designed — same layout, same fonts, same cell formatting, same data. Once converted, the file can be opened on any device without the recipient needing Excel installed.

Why Convert Excel to PDF?

Excel spreadsheets are great for working with data, but they're not always the right format for sharing. Different versions of Excel and different operating systems can cause layouts to shift, formulas to expose, and data to look different on another person's screen. PDF locks your spreadsheet into an exact, uneditable snapshot — the recipient sees precisely what you intended.

Sending an invoice, quote or financial report that must look exactly right
Sharing a data summary or dashboard without exposing your formulas
Submitting a form, schedule or timetable that should not be edited
Uploading a spreadsheet to a system that only accepts PDF format
Archiving a spreadsheet snapshot that will remain readable without Excel
Printing a spreadsheet that needs to retain its layout on any printer

What Formatting Is Preserved?

Our Excel to PDF converter accurately reproduces your spreadsheet's visual layout:

Cell values and text — all data, labels and calculated results
Fonts and text styling — bold, italic, font size and colour
Cell borders and shading — table lines, background colours and highlights
Column widths and row heights — your exact layout dimensions
Multiple sheets — all visible sheets are included in the PDF
Charts and graphs — embedded charts are rendered in the PDF

No Microsoft Excel Required

You do not need Microsoft Excel to use our converter. Simply upload your .xls or .xlsx file through your browser and our engine handles the conversion. This is particularly useful on devices where Excel is not installed — Mac, iPad, Chromebook or any mobile device.

Is It Safe to Upload My Excel File?

All files uploaded to PDFMadeSimple are transferred over SSL encrypted connections. Once your PDF has been generated, both the original Excel file and the PDF are permanently deleted from our servers within 24 hours. We are GDPR compliant and do not read or share your documents.

Excel to PDF on Any Device

PDFMadeSimple works in any modern browser on any device — Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android. Upload your Excel file, download your PDF in seconds. No app to install, no account needed.

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Excel to PDF — Common Questions

Upload your .xls or .xlsx file using the box at the top of this page. Our converter processes it automatically and your PDF is ready to download in seconds. No software or account required.

Yes. Cell formatting, fonts, colours, borders, column widths and sheet layout are preserved in the PDF output. Charts and embedded images are also included.

We support .xls (Excel 97-2003) and .xlsx (Excel 2007 and later). Both formats produce a standard .pdf file that works everywhere.

Yes. All uploads are SSL encrypted. Your Excel file and the converted PDF are permanently deleted within 24 hours. We never read or share your files.

No. Microsoft Excel does not need to be installed on your device. Our converter handles everything in the cloud — just upload your file through your browser and download the PDF.

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