Convert PDF tables to Excel

PDF to Excel pulls tables and text out of a PDF and puts them into an .xlsx spreadsheet so you can sort, filter, and calculate with the data. Typical uses are bank statements, price lists, quantity schedules, and test reports.

Choose a PDF to convert Accepts: One PDF file. Free, no sign-up.

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Each PDF page becomes its own worksheet named Page 1, Page 2, and so on. Where the converter finds a clear table grid, it places text into the matching cells, merges cells that span several columns or rows, and adds borders. Text outside tables is placed row by row, and scanned pages are read with OCR (English), which downloads its engine the first time it's used.

How to use PDF to Excel

Tap Choose a PDF to convert and pick the file.
Tap Run and wait while each page is read.
Open the .xlsx file and check each Page worksheet.

Key features

Table grid detection with merged cells and borders.
Font style and colour kept per cell.
One worksheet per page for easy checking.
OCR for scanned pages.

Supported files

Input: one PDF. Output: an .xlsx workbook. Numbers are placed as text; use Excel's Text to Columns or VALUE function if you need to calculate with them.

Privacy and security

Your financial or technical data is processed in this tab, not on a server.

Common problems

Columns are misaligned.: Tables without visible lines are harder to detect. Check the column boundaries and move cells where needed.
Numbers don't add up in Excel.: They may be stored as text. Select the column and use Data > Text to Columns, or multiply by 1, to convert them to numbers.

Tips

Extract just the pages with tables first, using Extract pages, for a cleaner workbook.
More advice in how to convert PDF to Excel.

Frequently asked questions

Will every table convert perfectly?

Clear, ruled tables convert well. Tables with irregular layouts or merged headings may need tidying.

Does it work with scanned statements?

Yes, through OCR, but accuracy depends on the scan. Always check totals against the original.