The default rendering in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Report Manager delivers the report as a dynamic HTML web page. While this is typically very useful, there are many instances where it would be more useful to provide a direct link to an Excel or PDF version of the report. The SSRS Report Manager is not very customizable, but it is possible to change the rendering format using URL attributes. This will allow you to create a custom, direct link to the report that renders in the format of your choosing. http://servername/ReportServer?/Folder/Report%20Name&rs:Command=Render For example, for a URL that always renders the report as a PDF document, use the following: http://servername/ReportServer?/Folder/Report%20Name&rs:Format=PDF&rs:Command=Render http://servername/ReportServer?/Folder/Report%20Name&rs:Format=EXCEL&rs:Command=Render Tips Warnings Writer Bio
