Convert Excel to PDF Online
Turn any Excel spreadsheet into a shareable, print-ready PDF. Formatting, charts, merged cells, and all sheets are faithfully preserved in the output.
How to Convert Excel to PDF
Upload Your Spreadsheet
Drag and drop an .xlsx, .xls, or .csv file, or click to browse. The file is transmitted securely to CloudConvert for server-side conversion.
Accurate Conversion
CloudConvert uses LibreOffice under the hood for Excel conversion, preserving cell formatting, column widths, merged cells, charts, and conditional formatting.
Download the PDF
Your converted PDF is ready in seconds. Download it directly — it is automatically deleted from the conversion server after the job completes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Excel to PDF preserve formatting, charts, and merged cells?
Yes. CloudConvert uses LibreOffice for the conversion, which faithfully renders cell formatting (fonts, colors, borders), merged cells, charts, conditional formatting, and print area settings.
Are all worksheets included in the PDF?
By default, all visible sheets in the workbook are included in the PDF, each starting on a new page. Hidden sheets are not exported. If you want only specific sheets, hide the others in Excel before uploading.
Can I convert a CSV file to PDF?
Yes. CSV files are fully supported. The data is rendered as a formatted table in the PDF. For complex formatting, convert your CSV to .xlsx in Excel first for more control over the output layout.
What happens to Excel formulas in the PDF?
Formulas are calculated and the resulting values are shown in the PDF — the formula text itself is not visible. The PDF captures the spreadsheet exactly as it appears on screen, not the underlying formula expressions.
What is the maximum file size for Excel to PDF conversion?
The maximum upload size is 4 MB, due to Vercel's free tier request body limit. Most Excel files are under 2 MB. Files with many embedded images or complex charts may be larger — consider compressing images in Excel first.
Is my spreadsheet data kept private?
Your file is transmitted securely to CloudConvert over HTTPS for conversion and is automatically deleted after the job completes. PDFForge never stores your file. For highly sensitive data, consider using a desktop application like Microsoft Excel's built-in "Export to PDF" feature.
How many free conversions can I do per day?
The free CloudConvert plan provides 25 conversion minutes per day. An Excel to PDF conversion typically uses well under 1 minute, allowing around 25 free conversions daily.