How to convert XLS to PDF
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Add your XLS files
Drag and drop XLS files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
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Choose PDF
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Convert
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Download your PDF
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XLS vs PDF
From
XLS · Microsoft Excel 97–2003
XLS is the legacy binary Excel format used before 2007.
- Type
- Spreadsheet
- Extension
- .xls
- MIME
- application/vnd.ms-excel
- Best for
- older Excel workbooks
Legacy formatProprietary
All XLS conversions →To
PDF · Portable Document Format
PDF preserves a document's exact layout, fonts and images so it looks identical on every device. It's the standard for sharing and printing documents.
- Type
- Document
- Extension
- MIME
- application/pdf
- Best for
- contracts, forms, reports, e-books and anything meant to be shared or printed
Open standardMulti-page
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XLS to PDF: frequently asked questions
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