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

• 📂 Open your Excel invoice file – e.g., our sample invoice or your own template.
• 🖨 Print and select the “Invoice Extractor” OptionSet in the print dialog.
• 🤖 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

You’ll find the full setup guide, screenshots, downloads, and sample invoices on our main ZUGFeRD4Excel overview page:

👉 ZUGFeRD4Excel – Guide & Quick Start

🎯 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.