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{
  "convert": "xls-pdf",
  "multiple": true,
  "from": "xls",
  "to": "pdf",
  "controls": [
    {
      "type": "number",
      "name": "from_page",
      "label": "From Page",
      "optional": true,
      "range": {
        "min": 1,
        "max": 10000
      },
      "desc": "Specifies the first page to include in the PDF export. Leave blank to start from the first page."
    },
    {
      "type": "number",
      "name": "to_page",
      "label": "To Page",
      "optional": true,
      "range": {
        "min": 1,
        "max": 10000
      },
      "desc": "Specifies the last page to include in the PDF export. Leave blank to include all pages until the end."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "export_area",
      "label": "Export Area",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "Entire Workbook",
          "value": "workbook"
        },
        {
          "label": "Selected Sheets",
          "value": "sheets"
        },
        {
          "label": "Selected Cells",
          "value": "selection"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "workbook",
      "desc": "Defines which part of the spreadsheet will be exported to PDF."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "fit_to_page",
      "label": "Fit to Page Width",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Scales the spreadsheet content to fit the page width in the PDF output."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "orientation",
      "label": "Page Orientation",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "Portrait",
          "value": "portrait"
        },
        {
          "label": "Landscape",
          "value": "landscape"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "portrait",
      "desc": "Sets the page orientation for the PDF export."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "paper_size",
      "label": "Paper Size",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "A4",
          "value": "A4"
        },
        {
          "label": "Letter",
          "value": "Letter"
        },
        {
          "label": "Legal",
          "value": "Legal"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "A4",
      "desc": "Specifies the paper size for the PDF pages."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "grid_lines",
      "label": "Show Grid Lines",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Includes visible grid lines from the spreadsheet in the PDF output."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "headers_footers",
      "label": "Include Headers and Footers",
      "defaultValue": true,
      "desc": "Includes spreadsheet headers and footers in the PDF output."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "pdf_version",
      "label": "PDF Version",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "Default (1.7)",
          "value": "1.7"
        },
        {
          "label": "PDF/A-1a (Archival, Accessible)",
          "value": "PDF/A-1a"
        },
        {
          "label": "PDF/A-2b (Archival, Better Image Support)",
          "value": "PDF/A-2b"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "1.7",
      "desc": "Specifies the PDF standard to use. PDF/A variants are intended for long-term archiving and may restrict some features."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "password_protect",
      "label": "Password Protect PDF",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Applies a password to restrict opening of the PDF."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "restrict_editing",
      "label": "Restrict Editing",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Prevents editing the PDF without a password."
    }
  ],
  "note": "When exporting XLS to PDF, spreadsheet layout and pagination may change depending on scaling, page size, and print settings. Wide spreadsheets may be split across multiple PDF pages unless 'Fit to Page Width' is enabled. Ensure column widths, page breaks, and print area are set correctly in the XLS file before conversion for best results.",
  "type": "document",
  "operation": "convert"
}