Free online XLTM to PDF converter

XLTM workbooks are Excel templates that can contain macros, but many recipients need a fixed, easy-to-view copy rather than an editable spreadsheet. Converting one to PDF preserves its printed layout for sharing or archiving without requiring spreadsheet software to view it.

What the XLTM format is

.xltm is the macro-enabled template format used by Microsoft Excel. It stores spreadsheet structure and formatting for creating new workbooks and can include VBA macros. Excel creates and opens XLTM files; LibreOffice Calc can also open them. You may encounter one when a business uses a reusable workbook form or calculation template.

What the PDF format is

PDF is a fixed-layout document format suited to viewing, printing, sharing, and archiving. It preserves page layout across devices and does not require the recipient to have Excel. A PDF is not a substitute for the editable workbook: spreadsheet formulas and macros are not available to use in the exported document.

How to convert XLTM to PDF

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1. Upload the XLTM file on this page. Multiple files can be converted in one batch; the page shows the per-file size limit.
2. Before converting, choose whether to use PDF/A for archiving and set the PDF image quality if needed.
3. Start the conversion, then download the resulting PDF file or files. Conversion runs on the service's server with LibreOffice.

Offline with desktop software

LibreOffice Calc is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the file in Calc, check the sheets and print layout, then choose File → Export As → Export as PDF. Set any required PDF options in the export dialog and export the document.

Microsoft Excel is a commercial option for Windows and macOS. Open the XLTM file, then on Windows choose File → Export → Create PDF/XPS; on macOS, choose File → Save As and select PDF as the format. Confirm the desired sheets or workbook scope before saving.

Quality and compatibility

Review print areas, page orientation, scaling, and page breaks before exporting; wide or multi-sheet workbooks may otherwise produce clipped or unexpectedly split pages. XLTM macros do not run in the PDF, and the exported file contains the rendered spreadsheet pages rather than editable cells or formulas. If a template opens as a new workbook, export that opened copy and verify that it contains the intended sheets and data.