Excel spreadsheets are synonymous with data presentation in an organized, tabular form. However, sharing financial reports, invoices, or project data within teams in a collaborative model requires broader support. For this purpose, the PDF file format is often the preferred choice because it preserves layout and ensures cross-device compatibility. This article demonstrates how to convert Excel files to PDF in Node.js seamlessly and automate document conversion using the Node.js REST API. Let’s get started!

Steps to Convert Excel to PDF Using Node.js

1. Import and set up GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud Node.js SDK
2. Obtain and configure your API credentials with ConvertApi
3. Initialize a ConvertSettings object and set up the input/output files
4. Apply PDF conversion options using PdfConvertOptions
5. Request Excel to PDF conversion with ConvertDocumentRequest
6. Process the conversion with the convertDocument() method

With the outlined steps, developers do not need to manage local libraries or worry about system dependencies. The Cloud REST API for Excel to PDF conversion in Node.js handles the heavy lifting in the cloud. It helps you integrate spreadsheet conversion features into your apps with minimal coding. Graphical elements and formatting are preserved in the output PDF files. Unlike various other conversion libraries, our Cloud API offers a flexible and developer-friendly solution tailored for Node.js projects.

Code to Convert Excel to PDF Using Node.js

When converting Excel to PDF in Node.js applications, it is vital for developers to automate the workflow to achieve greater efficiency. Using the GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API, you can incorporate this functionality programmatically into your file conversion modules with only a few simple API calls. Our Node.js REST API is an excellent choice for developers looking to build Excel file conversion applications. It enables document automation while ensuring the resulting PDFs are ready for professional use.

To explore other conversion scenarios, refer to our related article about Converting PNG to PDF using the Node.js REST API.