PDF to Excel
Extract tables from PDF and convert to Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx).
Excel to PDF
Convert Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx) to PDF. Preserves tables, formulas, and formatting. Free, no signup, up to 200MB.
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Supports .xls and .xlsx — up to 200 MB
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How to Convert Excel to PDF
Smart PDF Lab converts Excel spreadsheets to PDF in three steps with table fidelity preserved.
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Upload your spreadsheet.
Drop your XLS or XLSX file or click Browse files to upload spreadsheets up to 200MB.
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Smart PDF Lab converts every worksheet.
Cell formatting and structure preserve in the conversion.
- 3
Download the PDF.
Save your converted PDF ready for sharing, printing, or archiving.
Why Convert Excel to PDF With Smart PDF Lab
Smart PDF Lab preserves every detail of your Excel spreadsheet including cell formatting, formulas as values, custom fonts, charts, conditional formatting, and merged cells. Convert legacy XLS files and modern XLSX format with equal accuracy. Multi-worksheet workbooks output as multi-page PDFs.
Use this for sharing financial reports, invoices, data summaries, or read-only spreadsheet copies that recipients cannot accidentally modify. Files up to 200MB, no signup, no watermark.
What Excel to PDF Preserves
- Formats — Supports XLS (Excel 97-2003) and XLSX (Excel 2007 onward) formats.
- Cell styling — Transfers cell formatting, conditional formatting, merged cells, and custom number formats.
- Charts — Converts charts and embedded images without quality loss.
- Formulas — Formulas output as their current calculated values, since PDF is a static format.
- Page breaks — Respects page breaks defined in Excel and print area settings to determine visible cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will charts and formulas be preserved?
Charts convert to PDF without quality loss. Formulas display as their current calculated values, since PDF is a static format.
Can I convert multiple worksheets at once?
Yes. Multi-worksheet workbooks convert to multi-page PDFs, with each worksheet appearing in sequence in the output.
How are page breaks handled?
Page breaks defined in Excel transfer to the PDF. Use Excel’s Page Layout view to preview breaks before conversion.