# Excel to PDF: Arthize vs Adobe Acrobat

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/adobe-acrobat/excel-to-pdf_

To convert Excel to PDF, Arthize offers a free, private excel to pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to Adobe Acrobat. Converting Excel to PDF fixes the layout of a spreadsheet — columns, page breaks and print areas — into a shareable document.

## Arthize's excel to pdf vs Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is the long-standing desktop and web PDF suite from Adobe. Adobe Acrobat is the industry incumbent with deep editing features, unlocked through a paid subscription.

**Arthize's approach:** Converting Excel to PDF fixes the layout of a spreadsheet — columns, page breaks and print areas — into a shareable document.

- Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- No subscription required to remove watermarks or use core tools.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.

## How to convert Excel to PDF with Arthize

Converting to PDF locks the spreadsheet's print layout.

Recipients can read it without Excel installed.

Print areas and page breaks are respected in the output.

## How to convert Excel to PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the convert tool** — Sign in, open Convert and choose PDF.
2. **Add your Excel file** — Upload your .xls or .xlsx.
3. **Convert** — Arthize renders the sheet with its print layout.
4. **Download** — Get a PDF of the spreadsheet.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good Adobe Acrobat alternative to convert Excel to PDF?

Yes. Converting Excel to PDF fixes the layout of a spreadsheet — columns, page breaks and print areas — into a shareable document. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. Acrobat remains a powerful choice for teams already invested in Adobe's ecosystem and its most advanced editing features.

### How do I convert Excel to PDF?

Converting Excel to PDF fixes the layout of a spreadsheet — columns, page breaks and print areas — into a shareable document. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Will my spreadsheet columns stay aligned in the PDF?

Converting Excel to PDF fixes the layout of a spreadsheet — columns, page breaks and print areas — into a shareable document. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.