📥 Get started now! – Use ZUGFeRD with Excel and create e-invoices easily

Create ZUGFeRD e-invoice from Excel via PDF print ZUGFeRD with Excel means creating e-invoices directly in Microsoft Excel – no macros, no complex templates, and no ERP system required. With the 7-PDF Printer Professional and the 7-PDF Invoice Extractor, you can convert your Excel invoice into a valid ZUGFeRD e-invoice with just one click. The PDF/A-3b required for ZUGFeRD PDF is provided by 7-PDF Printer. After the PDF/A is created, the PDF printer calls our AI via 7-PDF Attach Extract and Remove (CLI), because the AI in this tool can be used via GUI and command line.

A simple PDF print generates a standards-compliant PDF/A-3 with an embedded XML file in the ZUGFeRD or XRechnung format. All relevant invoice data is automatically detected and converted thanks to AI-powered analysis.

💡 Step-by-step instructions

The few setup steps and setup downloads can be found here:

👉 Quick Guide - Setting up ZUGFeRD4Excel

  • 🖨 Setting up PDF ZUGFeRD printing with OptionSet “Invoice Extractor”

    👉 via 7-PDF Printer (see Quick Guide - Setting up ZUGFeRD4Excel)

  • 📂 Open your Excel invoice or use our demo invoice
  • 🤖 Automatic recognition of all invoice data – no macros or VBScript
  • 📄 Generate a standards-compliant PDF/A-3 with embedded XML – per EN 16931
  • Optional: Validate using the 7-PDF e-invoice Validator

🎯 Conclusion

With ZUGFeRD with Excel, you can create legally compliant e-invoices at the click of a button – fast, easy, and without any additional software or programming. Perfect for freelancers, solo entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

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