Free Excel to PDF converter

Can I convert Excel to PDF for free?

Yes, you can easily convert Excel to PDF for free using Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF tools. Simply drag and drop your file, or upload it, and get your PDF in seconds. The Excel to PDF converter tool is free and easy to use, allowing you to work at home or on the go.

Can I convert Excel to PDF without downloading software?

Yes, our Acrobat Excel to PDF converter tool allows you to convert Excel files online, without the need to download software onto your local device. It’s compatible with any web browser and operating system, including Mac (iOS), Windows, and Linux.

How can I save Excel sheets to PDF without using a converter?

You can save an Excel as a PDF without using a converter. Simply:

1. Open the Excel file and select the  File  tab.
2. Select Save as.
3. Use the box underneath the file name to change the file type (you may need to scroll).
4. Select PDF.
5. Name the file and save.

Do you lose formatting when converting Excel files to PDF?

No, our Adobe Excel to PDF converter preserves the original formatting of your Excel file. Your files can be viewed as they were, without any formatting issues.

However, if you download your workbook as a PDF directly from Excel, some formatting issues can arise, such as shifted margins or cut-off text. To avoid this, adjust margins, size, and orientation in the Page Layout tab and Page Setup section.

Can you save Excel files as PDFs without the pages getting cut off?

Yes, you can stop any text or parts of pages from getting cut off before you save your file as a PDF. Use Excel tools, including orientation, page breaks, sheet margins and print area, to format your page.

Excel spreadsheets usually work better in landscape view. While you’re there, use the options in the Scale to Fit group to adjust the width, height, and scale to prevent cutting off pages. You can also extract or insert PDF pages if you need to.

Why should I convert an Excel to a PDF?

Security, privacy, and convenience are just a few reasons why you might want to convert an Excel file to a PDF. Converting an Excel to a PDF will allow you to only share what you want, adding a level of security and privacy. A PDF version of Excel is also smaller and easier to send via email.

Can I edit scanned PDF files?

Yes, you can do this with our free OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool. Choose or drop files into the drag area of the tool, and you’re good to go. Learn more about OCR.

Why not try a 7-day free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro and make the most of extra PDF and e-signing tools for free? The trial allows you to annotate and amend your files, compress PDF files, print to PDF and even merge PDFs.

How do I fit an entire spreadsheet into a PDF?

To fit an entire spreadsheet into a PDF, you’ll need to adjust your settings within Excel. Go to  File > Print > Scaling  options, select Fit Sheet on One Page, and then preview the layout via File > Print. Then, open the Adobe Excel to PDF tool and upload your Excel file by dragging and dropping it within the dotted lines. This should retain the settings you had set within Excel on your new PDF.

Can I add page numbers to my PDF once converted?

Yes, in addition to offering various online converters, our free tool allows you to easily add page numbers to your PDF. But you will need to sign in to your Adobe account first. Once you’ve done that, it’s easy to number your pages in a few short steps.

How do I turn an Excel file with multiple sheets into a PDF?

Turning an Excel file with multiple sheets into a PDF is just as easy as converting a single sheet. Choose your document, and everything will be handled for you – each tab can be found by continuing to scroll down the document.