ConvertWhat happens when you convert XLS to PDF
- All sheets are converted.
- Formulas are saved as their last calculated values; formatting, charts and merged cells aren't carried over.
- Each sheet becomes a clean table with its header row repeated on every page; numbers are right-aligned.
- Wide tables switch to landscape and shrink to fit the page width; long text wraps inside its cell.
- Text in Latin-script languages stays selectable and searchable. Other scripts (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic…) are drawn as sharp images.
XLS vs PDF
| Feature | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Formulas | Yes | No |
| Numbers & dates | Yes | No |
| Nested data | No | No |
| Best for | Old Excel versions | Documents, printing |
How to convert XLS to PDF
- Drop your XLS files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each PDF file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many XLS files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
What happens to formulas and formatting?
Each formula is saved as its last calculated value. Cell values, numbers, dates and text are kept; formatting, charts and merged cells aren't.
What about workbooks with several sheets?
Every sheet is converted and kept in the PDF file.
Is my Excel formatting kept?
Values are kept, but cell colors, fonts, merged cells and charts aren't. The PDF looks like a print preview with gridlines.