# LibreOffice XLSX to PDF Report

Convert Excel workbooks to multi-page PDF reports via LibreOffice and merge batch outputs

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/libreoffice-xlsx-to-pdf-report

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** libreoffice, xlsx, xls, excel, pdf, report, soffice

## Overview

Convert spreadsheets to printable PDF reports using LibreOffice CLI.

**Highlights:**
- Supports \.xls and \.xlsx
- Multi-page report output from workbook print layout
- Batch conversion with merged PDF output

## Inputs

- **Spreadsheet Files** (file): Upload .xls/.xlsx files
- **Single Page Per Sheet** (checkbox)
- **Merge Output PDF** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to convert Excel workbooks into standardized, non-editable PDF reports for distribution.
- When you have multiple spreadsheet files that need to be combined into a single, cohesive PDF document.
- When you want to ensure your Excel print settings, such as page breaks and margins, are accurately preserved in the final PDF output.

## How it works

- Upload your .xls or .xlsx files using the file selector.
- Toggle 'Single Page Per Sheet' if you want to force specific layout constraints on your output.
- Enable 'Merge Output PDF' to combine multiple uploaded workbooks into one single file.
- Click the convert button to process your files and download the generated PDF report.

## Use cases

- Generating monthly financial statements from multiple department spreadsheets.
- Creating a consolidated project status report from various team tracking workbooks.
- Converting complex data tables into printable, read-only PDF documentation for stakeholders.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which file formats are supported?

This tool supports standard Excel formats, specifically .xls and .xlsx files.

### Can I merge multiple Excel files into one PDF?

Yes, by enabling the 'Merge Output PDF' option, the tool will combine all uploaded workbooks into a single PDF document.

### Does the tool respect my Excel print settings?

Yes, the conversion process utilizes LibreOffice to interpret your workbook's print layout, including page breaks and defined print areas.

### What is the 'Single Page Per Sheet' option?

This option adjusts the output to ensure each sheet within your workbook is rendered as a distinct page in the resulting PDF.

### Is there a limit to the number of files I can upload?

You can upload up to 30 files at once, provided the total size does not exceed 300MB.

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## Samples

- [XLSX Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xlsx-samples): Sample XLSX spreadsheets for worksheet parsing and data extraction testing
- [XLS Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xls-samples): Sample legacy Excel (XLS) files for binary spreadsheet parsing and import tests
- [PDF Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pdf-samples): Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10
- [Markdown Slide Deck Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/md-slide-deck-to-pdf): Remark/Marp style Markdown slide decks for testing PDF export layouts

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