Excel-to-PDF API for XLS and XLSX spreadsheet conversion

Use Nutrient DWS Processor API to convert Excel spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX) into PDF output without running Microsoft Office on your server. Start free with 50 monthly credits — no credit card, watermarked output — and move to production with credit-based pricing.


High-fidelity Excel conversion

Convert XLS and XLSX files to PDF while preserving tables, formatting, charts, and page layout — no Office license or local installation required.

API-first integration

Use REST, Postman, curl, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, or HTTP to automate Excel-to-PDF conversion inside larger document processing pipelines.

Part of a broader Office conversion platform

Excel-to-PDF is one action in the DWS Processor API. Combine it with Word, PowerPoint, HTML, and image conversion in a single request.

Try it out

This example will convert your uploaded XLSX file to a PDF.


Try it out in three steps

  1. Add a XLSX file named document.xlsx to your project folder.
  2. Run the code from the same folder.
  3. Open result.pdf to see the output.
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/processor/convert_to_pdf \
-H "Content-Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here" \
-o result.pdf \
--fail \
--data-binary @document.xlsx

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Frequently asked questions

How is the Excel-to-PDF API different from the XLSX-to-PDF API?

The Excel-to-PDF API handles both legacy .xls and modern .xlsx spreadsheets through one endpoint, while the XLSX-to-PDF API is a dedicated endpoint for .xlsx only. Use Excel-to-PDF when your inputs include either format; use XLSX-to-PDF when you only ever send .xlsx.

Do I need Microsoft Office to convert Excel to PDF?

No. Nutrient DWS Processor API converts spreadsheets to PDF server-side with no Microsoft Office license or installation required, so it runs in headless and containerized environments.

Which XLS and XLSX versions are supported?

Both the legacy binary .xls format and the modern Office Open XML .xlsx format are supported. For exact version coverage, see the Processor API reference.

Are formulas, charts, and formatting preserved in the converted PDF?

Tables, cell formatting, charts, and page layout are carried into the PDF output. Formula results are rendered as shown in the sheet rather than as live, recalculable formulas.

Is there a free tier, and what are the rate limits?

You can start free with Nutrient DWS credits and test with Postman before moving to credit-based Processor API pricing. For current per-request size and rate limits, see the Processor API reference and pricing.

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