Excel with ZUGFeRD – Create e-invoices directly from Excel
📥 Get Started Now! – Create ZUGFeRD e-invoices directly from Excel
With ZUGFeRD4Excel, you can easily create electronic invoices directly from Microsoft Excel – no macros, no manual XML creation, and no ERP system required. Instead of complex Excel templates, simply use PDF printing powered by AI to instantly generate a valid ZUGFeRD or XRechnung invoice.
This is made possible through the combination of the 7-PDF Printer (Professional) and the 7-PDF Invoice Extractor. It automatically analyzes your PDF invoice and generates a PDF/A-3b with embedded XML according to DIN EN 16931.
💡 Just a few steps to your e-invoice
You’ll find the full setup guide, screenshots, downloads, and sample invoices on our main ZUGFeRD4Excel overview page:
👉 ZUGFeRD4Excel – Quick Guide for Setup
- 🖨 In the PDF print dialog, select the “Invoice Extractor” option set (see quick guide for setup).
- 📂 Open your Excel invoice file – e.g., our sample invoice or your own template.
- 🤖 AI automatically extracts all invoice data – sender, recipient, items, totals, tax rates.
- 📄 A compliant PDF/A-3 with embedded ZUGFeRD XML is generated.
- ✅ Optional: Validate with the 7-PDF e-invoice Validator
🌐 Or: Even easier via the Online Portal!
😅 Too complicated? Don’t worry – there’s an even simpler way! Use our ZUGFeRD Online Portal at https://konverter.zugferd-rechnungen.de
- 📄 Save your Excel or Word invoice as PDF
- 🔼 Upload PDF – automatically converted into a ZUGFeRD e-invoice
- 💾 Download your legally valid PDF with embedded XML instantly
All you need is a 🔐 low-cost API token for our AI-powered invoice data extractor (7-PDF Invoice Extractor). Starting at just €3.90 per month, you can generate up to 15 e-invoices – and even more depending on your subscription level!
✅ 100% GDPR-compliant
🌐 Create e-invoices on the go
📲 OS-independent – works on tablets, smartphones & more
🇩🇪 German server location
🔐 SSL-encrypted data transfer
👨💻 We do not store your invoice data
🎬 Video: ZUGFeRD Online Portal
🎯 Conclusion
With ZUGFeRD4Excel, you can create standard-compliant e-invoices directly from Excel – without any technical barriers. Just print, let the extractor analyze it, and you're ready to send. Ideal for small businesses, freelancers, and anyone who creates invoices using common office tools.