XLS to PDF using Ruby
The Ruby gem for converting Excel documents to PDF files.
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The Ruby SDK for converting Excel XLS documents to PDF files.
ConvertAPI Ruby library install
ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a XLS to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:
Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
gem 'convert_api'
Authenticate your Ruby library
You can 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 Ruby library like this:
# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
end
Convert XLS to PDF using Ruby in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this xls to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:
Try the conversion online - no coding required!
You can try out advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. This tool will produce the same conversion output as if you were using the library from your solution, and it will auto-generate the code snippet for you!
Try for FREE!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.
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.
ThousandsSeparator
String
Thousands separator.
DecimalSeparator
String
Decimal separator.
DateFormat
Collection
Sets the date format for output document, overriding the default US locale (M/d/yyyy) to ensure consistency regardless of regional Excel settings.
Values: us iso eu german japanese
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.
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