Convert XLS to PDF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. PDF is lossless and ideal for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
XLS
Microsoft Excel (legacy) — The older binary Excel format, superseded by XLSX.
Portable Document Format — A universal format that locks layout, fonts and images exactly as designed.
How to convert XLS to PDF
- 1Upload your XLS file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your XLS file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to PDF
PDF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your PDF file
Your PDF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
XLS vs PDF
| XLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Excel (legacy) | Portable Document Format |
| Type | Spreadsheet | Document |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | legacy spreadsheets; converted to XLSX or CSV | sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting XLS to PDF lose quality?
No — converting XLS to PDF preserves your text, layout, fonts and images, and locks them exactly as they appear. PDF is the safest way to share a document without formatting shifting on other devices.
What's the difference between XLS and PDF?
Microsoft Excel (legacy) (XLS) is lossless and best for legacy spreadsheets; converted to XLSX or CSV. Portable Document Format (PDF) is lossless and best for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Convert XLS to PDF when you need a document for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere.
Is the XLS to PDF converter free?
Yes — converting XLS to PDF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my XLS files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert XLS to PDF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert XLS to PDF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert XLS files to?
Besides PDF, you can convert XLS to CSV, ODS, XLSX and more — see the full list of XLS conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026