How to Add an Excel File as a Page in a PDF using PDF.co and Make

In this tutorial, we will show you how to add an Excel file as a page in a PDF using PDF.co and Make.

1. Create a New Scenario
2. Add PDF.co Module
3. Select Merge a PDF
4. PDF.co Configuration
5. Run Scenario Result
6. Merge PDF Output

We have here a sample Excel and PDF file that we’re going to use in this tutorial. You may use documents of your choice.

Step 1: Create a New Scenario

• Let’s start by logging into your Make account and clicking on the Create a New Scenario button.

Step 2: Add PDF.co Module

• Next, search and select the PDF.co module.

Step 3: Select Merge a PDF

• Then, choose to Merge a PDF so we can add the Excel file as a page in a PDF.

Step 4: PDF.co Configuration

Let’s set up the configuration,

• For the Enable non-PDF files as an input field, select Yes to enable Excel file as input.
• For the Input Type field, select the Input Links option so we can directly input the URL of the Excel and PDF file.
• For the Input Link field, input the URL of the Excel and PDF file separated by a comma.
• In the File Name field, type in your desired output file name.

After setting up the configuration, you may now run the scenario.

Step 5: Run Scenario Result

• The scenario runs successfully, kindly copy the URL and paste it into your browser to view the output.

Step 6: Merge PDF Output

• Here’s the output that we successfully added an Excel file as a page in a PDF.

In this tutorial, you learned how to add an Excel file as a page in a PDF using Make. You also learned how to use the PDF.co Web API to merge an Excel file and add it as a page in a PDF.