Converting Microsoft Excel files to PDF can be useful when sharing spreadsheet data with others who don’t have Excel or need a different format. In this article, we’ll outline several ways to convert Excel to PDF, both online and offline.
Method 1: Use Microsoft Excel’s built-in Save As PDF feature
The easiest way to convert Excel to PDF is to simply use the Save As PDF feature that’s built into Microsoft Excel. To do this, follow these simple steps:
- Open your Excel file in Microsoft Excel
- Click the “File” tab in the top left corner of the window
- Select “Save As” from the dropdown menu
- Choose “PDF” as the file type from the dropdown menu
- Select a location to save the PDF file and give it a name
- Click the “Save” button to convert the file to PDF
This method works well if you only need to convert a single Excel file to PDF. However, if you have multiple files to convert or need more advanced options, you may want to use one of the other methods outlined below.
Method 2: Use an online Excel to PDF converter
If you don’t have Microsoft Excel or don’t want to use the built-in Save As PDF feature, you can use an online Excel to PDF converter like SmallPDF, ILovePDF, or PDFCandy. Here’s how to use one of these tools:
- Go to the website of the Excel to PDF converter that you want to use (e.g. SmallPDF.com)
- Click the “Excel to PDF” button or similar
- Select your Excel file from your computer, Dropbox, or Google Drive
- Wait for the file to upload and the conversion to complete
- Download the PDF file to your computer
Online Excel to PDF converters can be useful if you need to convert a large number of files or don’t have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer. However, keep in mind that these tools may have file size limitations or other restrictions.
Method 3: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to convert Excel to PDF
If you need more advanced options for converting Excel to PDF, such as combining multiple Excel files into a single PDF or adding watermarks or security features, you may want to use Adobe Acrobat Pro. This software allows you to convert Excel files to PDF and customize the conversion process to fit your needs. Here’s how to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to convert Excel to PDF:
- Install Adobe Acrobat Pro on your computer (if you don’t already have it)
- Open Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Select “File” > “Create” > “PDF from File”
- Select your Excel file and click “Open”
- Customize the conversion settings as desired
- Click “Create” to convert the file to PDF
- Save the PDF file to your computer
Adobe Acrobat Pro is a powerful tool for converting Excel files to PDF, but it can be expensive. If you only need to convert a few files or don’t need advanced features, one of the other methods outlined above may be a better choice.
FAQ
Q: Can I convert Excel to PDF on a Mac?
A: Yes, you can use any of the methods outlined above to convert Excel to PDF on a Mac. Microsoft Excel for Mac includes a built-in Save As PDF feature, and online converters and Adobe Acrobat Pro work on both Mac and Windows computers.
Q: Are there any free Excel to PDF converters?
A: Yes, there are several free online Excel to PDF converters available, including SmallPDF and ILovePDF. However, these tools may have file size limitations or other restrictions. If you need more advanced features, you may need to purchase a tool like Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Video Tutorial: How to Convert Excel to PDF
Check out this video tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to convert Excel files to PDF using Microsoft Excel, SmallPDF, and Adobe Acrobat Pro: