XLS to PDF using JavaScript

The JavaScript library for converting Excel documents to PDF files.

XLS to PDF features

The JS module for converting Excel XLS documents to PDF files.

ConvertAPI JavaScript library install

ConvertAPI provides a JavaScript module that allows you to perform a XLS to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the convertapi-js@~1.1 package from npm:

        NPM package >
    
npm i convertapi-js@~1.1

JavaScript Client GitHub

If you are interested in our old version of non-module JavaScript library you can find it here.

Authenticate your JavaScript library

Next, obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI JavaScript library like this:

        import ConvertApi from 'convertapi-js'
    
        let convertApi = ConvertApi.auth('secret_or_token')

Convert XLS to PDF using JavaScript in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this xls to pdf conversion code snippet into your JavaScript project. Convert XLS to PDF documents using JavaScript with no effort at all!

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

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Conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.

WorksheetActive Bool

Set to convert active worksheet. If value is set False all worksheet will be converted.

WorksheetIndex Integer

Set worksheet index(number) to convert. If value is not set all worksheet will be converted.

WorksheetName String

Set worksheet name to convert. If value is not set all worksheet will be converted.

ConvertMetadata Bool

Convert document metadata like Title, Author, Keywords to PDF metadata.

ThousandsSeparator String

Thousands separator.

DecimalSeparator String

Thousands separator.

PageOrientation Collection

Page orientation.

Values: default portrait landscape

PageSize Collection

Page size.

Values: default letter lettersmall tabloid ledger legal statement executive a3 a4 a4small a5 b4 b5

AutoFit Bool

Auto fit columns and rows.

ClearPrintArea Bool

Clear the print area in the converting document.

Scale Integer

Set content scale value in percentage.

HeaderOnEachPage Bool

Ensures the header row is repeated on all pages when the sheet's content spans multiple pages in the PDF output. If a table is detected in the sheet, its header row is used; otherwise, the first row with data is treated as the header.

CompressPDF Bool

It tries to produce smaller output files but requires Adobe Reader 6, released in 2003 or newer, to view created PDF files.

Pdfa Bool

Create PDF/A-1b compliant document.