Convert XLS to PDF
Free and instant — your XLS files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert XLS to PDF
- Step 01
Add your XLS files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your PDF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert XLS to PDF?
Converting XLS to PDF turns an old Excel spreadsheet into a fixed, universally shareable document — ideal for sending legacy financial reports or data tables to people who don't need to edit the numbers.
XLS vs PDF at a glance
XLS is the legacy Excel format — a binary file superseded by XLSX in 2007, still floating around in old templates and archives. PDF is the universal document format — fixed layout that opens and prints the same on any device.
| Property | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .xls | |
| Full name | Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Spreadsheet | Portable Document Format |
| First released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Adobe |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | old Excel spreadsheets from Office 97-2003 that newer apps struggle to open | documents, sharing and printing — looks identical everywhere |
XLS to PDF — frequently asked questions
Is this XLS to PDF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will all sheets be included in the PDF?
By default all visible sheets are included, each on a separate page.
Is the conversion private?
Your XLS is sent to our servers, converted using LibreOffice, and the result is returned to you. Your file is deleted immediately after conversion and never stored.