The Excel to PDF API can convert XLS, XLSX, or CSV spreadsheets into PDF. The API supports worksheet selection so when you have multiple worksheets in a spreadsheet, you can choose a specific worksheet to convert to PDF.

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Excel to PDF Benefits

Ease of Use

The Excel to PDF API is very easy to use. It comes with a ready-made template so you can replace the parameters’ values with your own and get the result right away.

Large File Support

The API supports large file conversion. It can process files with over 10MB file size. It is considered a best practice to enable the async parameter when dealing with large files. This will return a Job ID that you can use to check the job status.

File Portability

The API can help you convert your Excel file to PDF for safekeeping, archiving, and portability. It cannot be modified but can easily be shared and printed. It can be read using Adobe Reader and other programs or applications such as browsers.

Web API and Business Automation Platforms Integrations

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Excel To PDF Samples & Demo

In this demonstration, we will use an Excel file with two worksheets and convert the first worksheet into a PDF. To do this, we will use the /xls/convert/to/pdf endpoint. The graphic below shows the Excel file and the PDF output.

XLS TO PDF Excel Input And PDF Output
Excel to PDF API sample Excel and its PDF output

Let’s go over the /xls/convert/to/pdf endpoint’s parameters and their corresponding functions real quick.

Endpoint

URL: https://api.pdf.co/v1/xls/convert/to/pdf
Method: POST
Parameter Description
url required. URL to the source file.
encrypt optional. Enable encryption for the output file. Must be one true or false.
async optional. Runs processing asynchronously.
worksheetIndex optional. default worksheet index (zero by default).
name optional. name of the output file.
profiles optional. Must be a String. Set custom configuration. See profile examples here

 

cURL Code Snippet

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/xls/convert/to/pdf' \
--header 'x-api-key: {{x-api-key}}' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
    "url": "https://bytescout-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/demo-files/cloud-api/other/Input.xls"
}'

The Excel to PDF Web API cURL source code samples are available here.

Let’s see the Excel to PDF Web API in action using our cURL sample code.

PDF.co XLS To PDF API Demo
XLS to PDF API Demo

The Excel to PDF Web API JavaScript source code samples are available here.

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