Excel to PDF Converter - Free Desktop App
Turn one sheet or a whole workbook into a PDF with its formatting and charts. Works offline on Mac & Windows, and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- 1 Download FileHop Free · 144 MB · Mac & Windows
- 2 Open the folder with your files It opens like Finder or File Explorer.
- 3 Right-click your file Pick the tool you need — it runs instantly, on your device.
Charts that aren't shown in the grid are still drawn in the PDF.
Just 144 MB
What You Can Do
Keep the formatting
Formatted sheets export with their fonts, fills, borders and number formats rather than as a plain data dump.
Include charts
Charts in the workbook are drawn in the PDF, even though the grid view doesn't display them.
One sheet or all sheets
Export the sheet you're looking at, or every sheet in the workbook, from the Data Tools menu.
Edit before you export
Correct a figure in FileHop's spreadsheet editor first, without opening another app.
Stay private
Payroll, invoices and financial reports are converted on your computer and never leave it.
Finish the PDF in place
Merge, compress, watermark or password-protect the result with FileHop's PDF tools.
What It Doesn't Do
A couple of limits are worth knowing before you start.
- Sheets over 100,000 rows can't be exported to PDF. Filter them down or export a smaller sheet first.
- Unformatted data such as JSON or Parquet is limited to 5,000 rows in a PDF.
How It Works
Download & Install
Takes just 30 seconds. No account, no credit card required.
Browse & Select Your Excel workbook
Navigate your files like a regular file browser. Batch processing supported.
Get PDF document (Instant)
Processing happens locally on your computer. No upload wait.
Why Desktop Tools Beat Online Tools
| Feature | Online Tools | FileHop Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Required | ❌ Required | 🎯 Never |
| File Size Limit | ❌ 50MB max | ♾️ Unlimited |
| Speed | ⏳ Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ Instant |
| Batch Processing | ❌ 1 file | ✅ 1000s |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Risky (cloud upload) | 🔒 100% Local |
| No Watermark | ⚠️ Sometimes added | ✅ Never |
| Offline | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free ✅ |
Why Choose FileHop Desktop?
Privacy First
Files never leave your computer. No cloud upload, no data collection, 100% local.
Lightning Fast
Process files 10x faster than online tools. No upload wait, no download wait.
No Limits
Convert unlimited files of any size. Batch process thousands in one click.
Batch Processing
Convert, compress, or edit hundreds of files at once — a whole folder in one go.
Works Offline
No internet required. Perfect for flights, secure environments.
Free to Use
No trial limits, no watermarks, no credit card required.
When You Need This
Common reasons to send a PDF instead of a workbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Excel to PDF without Excel?
Open the workbook in FileHop, choose PDF from the Data Tools menu, and pick one sheet or all sheets. Excel doesn't need to be installed.
Does the PDF keep my formatting?
Yes. Sheets export with their spreadsheet formatting rather than as plain text.
Will charts appear in the PDF?
Yes. Charts are drawn in PDF export.
Can I export every sheet at once?
Yes. Choose all sheets when you export.
Are my spreadsheets uploaded?
No. The conversion runs on your computer and works without internet.
Is there a size limit?
Sheets over 100,000 rows can't be exported to PDF. Below that, there is no upload limit because nothing is uploaded.
Can I convert to PDF from .xls?
FileHop opens .xls read-only and can convert it to .xlsx first, which gives you the full export options.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. FileHop runs on both.
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