Open theFile>Exportmenu.

Double-check thatPDF (*.pdf)is selected next toSave as jot down.

The other option is for making anXPS file.

Excel’s Publish as PDF or XPS window

you might optionally use this time before making the PDF to enable or disable some advanced options.

Choose where the PDF should be saved, and then selectPublish.

Go toFile>Save Asto open a pop-up box for saving the Excel document.

Screenshot showing how to convert an XLSX Excel file to PDF on a Mac

Next toFile Format,at the bottom of that window, choosePDF.

Take note of the options just below the format selection drop-down box.

SelectSaveto convert the Excel file to PDF on your Mac.

Google Sheets download as PDF option

Export to PDF With Google Sheets

Sheets is Google’s online spreadsheet creator and editor.

Go toFile>Download>PDF (.pdf)to see a preview of the document as a PDF.

you’re able to edit what should be exported and some other tweaks.

FileZigZag website ready to convert XLSX to PDF online

SelectEXPORTto save the spreadsheet as a PDF.

Use Online Converters

Another option is to use afree document file converter.

Smallpdf,iLovePDF, andFileZigZag(pictured below) are a few of our favorites.

Screenshot of a PDF printer used with Microsoft Excel Viewer

One way is with afree PDF printer.

Open Excel Viewer and grab the Excel file you want to convert to PDF.

Use the button at the upper left-hand side of the program to selectPrint.

Change the printer from the drop-down menu next toNameto be the PDF printer you installed.

In our example, we can chooseFoxit Reader PDF Printerfrom the drop-down menu.

You’ve created a PDF file from the Excel document!

While there arePDF editorsavailable, they don’t usually work as well as editing the raw file.