Integrate Excel to PDF Conversion in Java Apps

If your Java application needs a reliable way to export Excel spreadsheets as PDFs, this article shows how to implement that feature using the GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java. Instead of dealing with spreadsheet rendering logic or manual export workflows, you can convert XLS and XLSX files to PDF through a clean cloud API that delivers consistent results with minimal setup.

Developers can experience hands-on implementation and learn how to send Excel files for conversion, apply PDF formatting options, and retrieve the final documents programmatically. With the Java SDK handling the communication layer, you can integrate Excel-to-PDF conversion into backend services, reporting modules, or scheduled automation tasks without complicating your codebase.

By following the detailed walkthrough, you can add Excel-to-PDF functionality to your Java applications quickly and confidently. It’s a practical solution for generating shareable, print-ready documents from spreadsheet data while keeping your system scalable and easy to maintain.

package com.groupdocs;
import com.groupdocs.cloud.conversion.client.*;
import com.groupdocs.cloud.conversion.model.*;
import com.groupdocs.cloud.conversion.api.ConvertApi;
import com.groupdocs.cloud.conversion.model.requests.*;

public class ConvertExcelToPDF {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Set up client credentials and initialize configuration
        String MyClientId = "your-client-id";
        String MyClientSecret = "your-client-secret";
        Configuration configure = new Configuration(MyClientId, MyClientSecret);

        // Initialize conversion API to convert Excel to PDF
        ConvertApi conversionAPI = new ConvertApi(configure);

        // Initialize ConvertSettings
        ConvertSettings settings = new ConvertSettings();
        // Source file path in the cloud storage
        settings.setFilePath("SampleFiles/source.xlsx");
        settings.setFormat("pdf"); // Set output format
        // Specify output path in the cloud storage
        settings.setOutputPath("conversion/result.pdf");

        // Configure PDF conversion options
        PdfConvertOptions convertOptions = new PdfConvertOptions();
        convertOptions.setPageSize(PdfConvertOptions.PageSizeEnum.A4);
        convertOptions.setMarginTop(10);
        convertOptions.setMarginBottom(10);
        settings.setConvertOptions(convertOptions);

        try {
            // Create and execute the Excel to PDF conversion request
            ConvertDocumentRequest request = new ConvertDocumentRequest(settings);
            conversionAPI.convertDocument(request);

        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.err.println("Error occurred: " + e.getMessage());
        }
    }
}