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title: Excel to PDF
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description: Convert Excel spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX), ODS, and CSV files to PDF with formatting preserved.
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# Excel to PDF
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Convert spreadsheet files to PDF. The tool handles modern Excel files, legacy XLS format, OpenDocument Spreadsheets, and even CSV -- all rendered through a browser-based LibreOffice engine that preserves cell formatting, formulas (as computed values), charts, and multi-sheet layouts.
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## Supported Formats
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| Format | Extensions |
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| :----------------------- | :--------- |
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| Excel (modern) | `.xlsx` |
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| Excel (legacy) | `.xls` |
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| OpenDocument Spreadsheet | `.ods` |
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| CSV | `.csv` |
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## How It Works
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1. Click the upload area or drag and drop your spreadsheet files.
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2. Review the file list. Add more files or remove unwanted ones.
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3. Click **Convert to PDF**. The LibreOffice engine initializes on first use, then processes each file.
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4. A single file downloads directly as a PDF. Multiple files are delivered as `excel-converted.zip`.
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## Options
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This tool has no additional configuration. The LibreOffice engine determines page layout, scaling, and print area based on the spreadsheet's built-in settings.
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## Output
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| Input Count | Output |
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| :---------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| 1 file | Single PDF download (original filename with `.pdf` extension) |
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| 2+ files | ZIP archive (`excel-converted.zip`) containing one PDF per file |
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## Use Cases
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- Converting financial reports or budgets from Excel to PDF for distribution
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- Creating print-ready PDFs from inventory or product catalog spreadsheets
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- Sharing data analysis results with stakeholders who do not have Excel installed
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- Archiving quarterly reports in a non-editable format
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- Converting ODS files from LibreOffice Calc to PDF
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## Tips
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- Charts embedded in the spreadsheet are rendered in the PDF. Make sure they look correct in the source file before converting.
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- If your spreadsheet has multiple sheets, all sheets are included in the PDF output.
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- For simple CSV data without formatting, the [CSV to PDF](./csv-to-pdf) tool provides a more lightweight conversion. Use Excel to PDF when you need formatting, charts, or multiple sheets preserved.
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## Related Tools
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- [CSV to PDF](./csv-to-pdf)
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- [Word to PDF](./word-to-pdf)
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- [PowerPoint to PDF](./powerpoint-to-pdf)
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