Pdf Creator for Excel
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PDF Creator helps Excel users export worksheets, ranges, and charts to PDF without scaling or distortion. It is particularly useful for professionals who need consistent, print-ready Excel documents. While setting up custom page sizes may require initial configuration, its export controls support flexible PDF creation.
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Starting Price
$0.89
per user per month
Pdf Creator for Excel Specifications
- Integration with Other Tools
- Document Management
- Real-Time Communication
- File Sharing & Management
What Is PDF Creator For Excel?
PDF Creator for Excel is an Excel add-in designed to convert worksheets, diagrams, charts, and defined cell ranges into PDF files while reducing the scaling and distortion commonly caused by standard Excel-to-PDF conversions. Instead of forcing content onto predefined paper sizes, the tool dynamically calculates the dimensions of the selected content and creates a custom PDF page size to match it. This helps preserve the original layout and keep wide tables, large diagrams, and charts readable in the exported document.
The add-in uses Microsoft Print to PDF to create files and automatically adjusts the PDF page size to match the selected Excel content. For diagrams, users can select the cell range behind the diagram for PDF creation. The tool also provides guidance for preventing truncated text in text-heavy diagrams, helping preserve their content during PDF generation. Overall, PDF Creator for Excel gives users greater control over PDF output, particularly when working with Excel content that does not fit standard page dimensions.
What Is PDF Creator For Excel Best For?
PDF Creator for Excel stands out for Scale-Free PDF Export, which prevents the automatic scaling of Excel content to fit standard paper sizes. Instead of scaling content to fit within set dimensions, it calculates the actual dimensions of the content and creates a custom paper size to match. Useful for maintaining the placement of shapes and other elements, and especially useful when exporting diagrams, charts, banners, and posters that need to retain their original proportions.
How Much Does PDF Creator For Excel Cost?
PDF Creator for Excel pricing starts at $0.89/user/month under the 10–1000 users plan. It also offers another plan at $1.89/user/month under the 1–10 users plan. All plans include a one-month free trial.
Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change.
PDF Creator For Excel Integrations
The vendor has not specified any information about the software’s integrations.
How Does PDF Creator For Excel Work?
Follow the steps outlined below to get started with the software:
- Download PDF Creator for Excel from the subscription portal to begin the installation
- Run the PDF Creator for Excel app once to initialize the Excel add-in
- Open an Excel file to access the PDF Creator tools within Excel
- Select the worksheet, chart, defined print area, or cell range you want to export
- Choose the appropriate PDF creation option from the UniformSoftware ribbon tab
- Create the PDF to generate the selected Excel content using a custom paper size based on its dimensions
- Adjust text box settings when needed to reduce the risk of truncated text in the exported PDF
- Reinstall the Microsoft Print to PDF or Microsoft XPS Document Writer drivers through Settings if printer-related issues occur
Who Is PDF Creator For Excel For?
The software is designed to support a range of businesses and professional teams, including:
- Engineering and architecture
- Construction
- Project management
- Consulting
- Financial and accounting
- Manufacturing
PDF Creator For Excel Use Cases
Based on our analysis of user feedback and PDF Creator for Excel features, we have identified the following key scenarios where it is a good fit:
Engineering Teams Dealing With Distorted Layouts In Large Excel Diagrams
Excel can distort diagrams by scaling down large content to fit standard PDF paper sizes, which can be an issue for engineering teams. This is taken care of by PDF Creator for Excel by calculating the size of the content and creating a custom paper size for it. This means you no longer have to worry about the fixed paper sizes when exporting diagrams with shapes and other elements. Thus, the exported PDF can preserve the placement of shapes more closely.
Teams Facing Missing Text In Excel-Based Diagrams After PDF Export
Teams that use diagrams with text boxes might find some text clipped in the resulting PDF even when it looks fine in Excel. To mitigate this issue, PDF Creator for Excel recommends increasing the size of text boxes and enabling the ‘Allow text to overflow shape’ setting. These options can be set by users before generating the PDF, allowing text more room inside the shape. This is especially true when the diagrams contain detailed labels or explanatory text.
Manufacturing Teams Needing To Export Only Specific Excel Content Without Converting The Whole Sheet
Manufacturing teams may need to share a specific chart, cell range, or defined print area rather than an entire Excel worksheet. PDF Creator for Excel allows users to select the content they want to export before creating the PDF. For diagrams with multiple shapes, users can select the cell range behind the shapes and choose the “Selected range or chart” option. This lets teams focus the PDF output on the relevant portion of an Excel document. As a result, manufacturing teams can create PDFs from specific worksheet content instead of exporting unnecessary areas.
Teams Unable To Generate PDFs When Windows PDF Printer Drivers Fail
Teams may encounter PDF creation problems when the required Windows virtual printer drivers are unavailable or malfunctioning. PDF Creator for Excel relies on Microsoft Print to PDF and Microsoft XPS Document Writer to generate PDF files. If either printer causes problems, users can access the UniformSoftware ribbon settings and reinstall the required printer drivers. This provides a direct way to address printer-related issues without changing the Excel content being exported.
Is PDF Creator For Excel Right For You?
If your team regularly creates PDFs from Excel worksheets, diagrams, charts, or large tables, PDF Creator for Excel may be a good fit when standard Excel-to-PDF conversion causes layout or readability issues. The software is particularly relevant for teams working with content that does not fit neatly within predefined paper sizes, as it calculates the dimensions of the selected Excel content and creates a custom paper size for the PDF. It is also suited to users who need control over which parts of an Excel document become part of the final PDF.
The software follows Uniform Software’s privacy and security practices to protect collected personal information. It states that it uses physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect online information and does not share personal information with third parties without permission unless legally required. Users can also restrict direct marketing and request access to or correction of their personal information, giving them greater visibility and control over their personal data.
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Pdf Creator for Excel Features
Text Box Handling
PDF Creator for Excel provides guidance for handling text boxes that may appear truncated in the exported PDF. Users can enlarge text boxes or enable ‘Allow text to overflow shape’ to give text more room during PDF creation. The software also notes that resizing shapes to fit text can break connector-based diagrams.
Selected Range Export
PDF Creator for Excel allows users to export specific Excel content instead of the entire worksheet. Users can select a cell range, chart, or defined print area before creating the PDF. For diagrams with multiple shapes, users can select the cells behind the shapes and choose ‘Selected range or chart’ to export the required content.
Microsoft Print To PDF Support
PDF Creator for Excel uses the built-in Windows Microsoft Print to PDF virtual printer when generating PDF files. The application automatically defines a custom paper size before sending the content to the printer. If the printer encounters problems, users can reinstall its driver through the software’s settings.
Custom PDF Page Sizing
This feature allows to create a custom paper size based on the dimensions of the Excel content being converted. Rather than forcing the content into standard paper dimensions, it calculates the content size and defines a matching PDF page. This approach is particularly relevant for diagrams, charts, banners, and posters with non-standard dimensions.
Charts And Diagrams Export
It allows users to export Excel charts and diagrams into PDF format. Users can select a chart or the cell range containing a diagram before creating the PDF. For diagrams with multiple shapes, the software recommends selecting the cells behind the shapes and choosing ‘Selected range or chart.’ This helps include the required visual content in the exported PDF.
Pros And Cons of Pdf Creator for Excel
Pros
Preserves Excel content proportions when creating PDFs from large layouts
Prevents oversized diagrams from becoming distorted during PDF conversion
Supports precise PDF dimensions for charts, diagrams, banners, and posters
Exports selected worksheet content without converting unnecessary spreadsheet areas
Cons
Requires Microsoft Excel which limits use to spreadsheet-based workflows
Performance can be occasionally slow during peak hours
Limited to Excel content, which reduces broader document conversion flexibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDF Creator for Excel?
PDF Creator for Excel is an Excel add-in that helps you convert worksheets, selected cell ranges, charts, and diagrams into PDF files. Its key feature is automatically calculating custom PDF page sizes to fit your content, helping minimize unnecessary scaling and keeping large diagrams, flowcharts, Gantt charts, and wide tables readable.
How does PDF Creator for Excel work?
PDF Creator for Excel integrates directly into Microsoft Excel. Open your workbook, select the worksheet, cell range, or chart you want to export, and click Create PDF on the UniformSoftware ribbon. The application calculates an appropriate custom paper size and generates your PDF using Microsoft's built-in Print to PDF technology.
Can PDF Creator for Excel export large diagrams?
Yes. PDF Creator for Excel is particularly useful for exporting large Excel-based flowcharts, Gantt charts, mind maps, organizational charts, and process diagrams. Instead of forcing your content onto standard A4 or Letter paper, it can create a custom PDF page that better matches the content's dimensions, helping preserve readability when viewed digitally.
Does PDF Creator for Excel support custom PDF page sizes?
Yes. PDF Creator for Excel automatically calculates custom PDF paper dimensions based on your content and Excel page setup. It supports custom paper sizes up to 200 × 200 inches (5080 × 5080 mm). If the content exceeds the supported size, it can be split across multiple pages, making it useful for exceptionally large diagrams and documents.
Can I convert only selected Excel cells to PDF?
Yes. PDF Creator for Excel lets you export a selected cell range instead of converting an entire worksheet. This is useful when you want to share a specific table, report section, financial summary, or other part of a spreadsheet. You can focus on the information recipients need without including unrelated worksheet content.
Will PDF Creator for Excel make my diagrams easier to read?
PDF Creator for Excel is designed to minimize unnecessary scaling by creating a PDF page that fits your content. This is especially helpful when exporting wide spreadsheets, complex flowcharts, Gantt charts, and diagrams that would otherwise be shrunk to fit standard paper sizes. Actual readability depends on the original content and how the PDF is viewed or printed.
Who should use PDF Creator for Excel?
PDF Creator for Excel is suitable for Excel users who regularly create reports, charts, flowcharts, Gantt charts, mind maps, organizational diagrams, or other visual documents. Project managers, business analysts, engineers, consultants, and office professionals can use it to export large or unusually shaped Excel content into PDFs for sharing, reviewing, and documentation.
Do I need a separate PDF editor to use PDF Creator for Excel?
PDF Creator for Excel works within the Excel desktop environment and uses Microsoft's built-in Print to PDF technology to generate PDF files. You can create PDFs directly from Excel without first transferring your content to a separate PDF editor. A dedicated PDF application may still be useful if you need to edit or annotate the generated PDF afterward.
Where can I purchase PDF Creator for Excel?
PDF Creator for Excel is available through Microsoft Marketplace. This provides a convenient purchasing option for businesses and organizations that prefer to obtain software through Microsoft's marketplace ecosystem. Purchasing through Microsoft Marketplace can also help eligible organizations manage their subscriptions and licensing through their existing Microsoft administrative environment.
How is PDF Creator for Excel different from standard Excel PDF export?
Standard Excel PDF export typically uses conventional paper sizes and page settings, which can shrink large diagrams or wide tables to fit. PDF Creator for Excel automatically calculates custom paper dimensions based on your content, helping reduce unnecessary scaling. It is especially useful when you want a PDF that preserves the proportions and readability of large Excel-based documents.