Convert XLS to PDF

Turn a XLS spreadsheet into a PDF that looks the same on every device. The conversion uses LibreOffice on our server and the file is deleted automatically afterwards.

Your file is deleted automatically after conversion.

How to convert XLS to PDF

PDF is the safest way to share a XLS spreadsheet: the recipient sees exactly your layout, fonts and page breaks, and nobody can accidentally edit it. This tool renders the XLS with the LibreOffice engine, the same open-source office suite used by millions, and produces a standard, printable PDF with selectable text.

Step 1: Choose your XLS file
Drag and drop a .xls file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Convert on a secure server
The XLS is uploaded over HTTPS and rendered to PDF in an isolated temporary folder, usually in a few seconds.
Step 3: Download the PDF
Save the PDF file to your device. You can start again with another file right away.

Good to know

Every sheet with content is exported, using the print areas and page setup saved in the file.
Very wide sheets are split across pages exactly as they would print; set the page orientation to landscape in the original file to keep wide tables together.

Why use this XLS to PDF converter?

Keeps layout, fonts, images, tables and page breaks.
Text in the PDF stays selectable and searchable, not a flat image.
Files are deleted automatically right after conversion.
No Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat licence needed.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting XLS to PDF is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 25 MB.

Is my file uploaded?

This conversion needs a server engine, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, converted in an isolated temporary folder and deleted automatically as soon as the result is sent back. Nothing is kept, logged or shared.

About the formats

What is XLS?

XLS is the binary workbook format used by Microsoft Excel up to version 2003. It stores sheets, formulas, formatting, charts and macros in a single file. Each sheet is limited to 65,536 rows and 256 columns, a limit that the XML-based XLSX, the default since Excel 2007, raised considerably.

Use XLS only when an old version of Excel or a legacy system requires it. For new work, XLSX handles far larger sheets and is less prone to corruption, and CSV is the simpler choice when you only need to move raw data.

XLS (Excel 97-2003 workbook)

What is PDF?

PDF (Portable Document Format) reproduces a document exactly as it was laid out, regardless of the device, operating system or software used to view it. It is the standard choice for sharing, printing and archiving documents whose appearance must not change. Text-based PDFs can be converted to Markdown, plain text or HTML here.

Use PDF whenever the layout matters more than editing, reports, invoices, contracts, résumés and anything you need to share or print so it looks identical everywhere. Choose PDF when recipients should see exactly what you saw, with no fonts or margins shifting.

PDF (Portable Document Format)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XLS to PDF conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 25 MB.

Will the PDF look exactly like my XLS?

In the vast majority of cases, yes. LibreOffice has excellent XLS compatibility. Rare differences come from fonts that are not installed on the server or from very advanced, application-specific features.

Can I convert a password-protected file?

No. Remove the password in the original application first, then convert the unlocked XLS.

Is it safe to convert xls to pdf here?

Yes. The upload is encrypted, the file lives only in a temporary folder during conversion and it is deleted automatically afterwards. We do not read, keep or share your files.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

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