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PDF to Excel

Extract tables to Excel

Select a PDF file

Drag and drop files here, or click to browse

Convert to Excel

Upload a file to get started

  • Files never leave your device
  • Processed entirely in your browser
  • GDPR-conscious processing

Pro tips

  • Enable "Detect tables" for PDFs with structured grids — accuracy improves significantly.
  • Single-column PDFs convert cleanest; multi-column layouts may need manual cleanup.
  • Run OCR on scanned PDFs before converting for better cell-level extraction.

About This Tool

PDF to Excel converts your PDF documents into editable Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (XLSX). The tool automatically detects tables in your PDF and extracts them into separate sheets.

This tool is ideal for analyzing financial reports, invoices, or any data presented in tables. Each page's tables are organized into sheets for easy data manipulation.

All conversion happens locally in your browser, ensuring your data remains private and secure.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.

  2. 2

    Process

    The tool will automatically identify and extract tables.

  3. 3

    Download Excel

    Download your Excel file with extracted tables.

Use Cases

Financial Analysis

Convert bank statements or invoices to Excel for analysis.

Data Extraction

Pull data tables from research papers or reports.

Inventory Management

Convert inventory lists from PDF to spreadsheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are tables handled?

Tables detected on each page are extracted to corresponding sheets in the Excel file.

What if there are no tables?

An info sheet will be created indicating no tables were found.

Is formatting preserved?

Data is preserved, but complex visual formatting may be simplified for spreadsheet use.

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