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Extract Tables from PDF

Extract tabular data from PDF documents and convert it to a downloadable XLSX or CSV file. All processing happens on your device — your files are never uploaded.

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About

What Is PDF to Excel?

PDF to Excel conversion extracts tabular data from PDF documents and converts it into a structured spreadsheet format (XLSX or CSV). Instead of manually retyping numbers from a report or invoice, this tool reads the text positions on each page and reconstructs rows and columns automatically.

The tool uses pdfjs-dist to parse each page and group text items by their vertical (Y) and horizontal (X) coordinates. Items on the same line become a row; their left-to-right order determines column placement. The result is a clean 2D table for every page of your PDF.

Once extracted, the data is written into an Excel workbook using the xlsx library — one sheet per page. You can also download a flat CSV with all pages combined. A scrollable preview lets you verify the data before downloading.

Everything runs on your device. Your PDF is never uploaded. This makes the tool safe for sensitive financial documents, invoices, and personal records.

Features

Features of the PDF to Excel Tool

Extract tables from PDF with a clear data preview

Table Extraction

Detects rows and columns from PDF text by analyzing Y/X positions of every text item, grouping them into a structured table automatically.

Multi-Page Support

Each page of your PDF is processed independently. The resulting Excel file contains one sheet per page so no data is lost.

XLSX & CSV Download

Download the extracted data as an Excel workbook (.xlsx) or a flat CSV file. Choose the format that fits your spreadsheet app.

Data Preview

Before downloading, preview the extracted table in a scrollable grid. Check rows, columns, and values to make sure everything looks right.

No Upload Required

Your PDF is processed entirely on your device using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to any server — your data stays private.

Private & Secure

Sensitive financial reports, invoices, and statements never leave your machine. Ideal for confidential documents.

How to use

How to Convert PDF to Excel Online

Four simple steps — no install, no sign-up

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Open the PDF to Excel Tool

Navigate to the tool page. You'll see a drag-and-drop area ready for your PDF file.

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Drop Your PDF File

Drag and drop a .pdf file onto the upload area, or click to browse and select one from your device.

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Convert to Excel

Click the Convert button. The tool extracts text positions from every page and assembles them into rows and columns.

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Preview & Download

Review the extracted table in the preview grid, then download as XLSX or CSV with a single click.

Use cases

Use Cases for PDF to Excel

When and why to extract tables from PDF

Invoice Data Extraction

Pull line items, totals, and tax amounts from PDF invoices into Excel for accounting or bookkeeping.

Financial Reports

Convert balance sheets, income statements, or bank statements from PDF to spreadsheet format for analysis.

Research Data

Extract tables from academic papers, government reports, or surveys into Excel for further analysis or charting.

Employee & HR Records

Convert PDF rosters, attendance sheets, or payroll summaries into editable spreadsheets.

Order & Shipping Manifests

Turn PDF packing lists or shipping manifests into Excel for inventory tracking or import into logistics systems.

Price Lists & Catalogs

Extract product tables from PDF catalogs into a spreadsheet for comparison, import, or bulk editing.

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PDF Tools includes:

  • 21 PDF tools included
  • Unlimited daily uses
  • 100 MB file size limit
  • Batch processing
  • Sign, Redact, OCR, Watermark
  • All export formats

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the PDF to Excel tool

Q1. What kind of PDFs work best?
PDFs with clearly structured tabular data — such as invoices, reports, and statements — give the best results. The tool works by detecting text positions, so text-based (not scanned/image) PDFs are required.
Q2. Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No. Scanned PDFs contain images, not selectable text. You would need OCR first. Try our OCR PDF tool to extract text from scanned documents, then use this tool on the result.
Q3. Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens on your device using pdfjs-dist and xlsx.js. Your files are never sent anywhere.
Q4. Can I convert multi-page PDFs?
Yes. Each page becomes its own sheet in the resulting Excel workbook. The preview lets you switch between pages to check the data before downloading.
Q5. What is the difference between XLSX and CSV?
XLSX is a full Excel workbook that supports multiple sheets, formatting, and formulas. CSV is a plain-text format with comma-separated values — simpler and universally supported, but limited to a single flat table.
Q6. Is there a page or file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large PDFs may take longer to process since everything runs on your device. For very long documents, consider splitting the PDF first.
Q7. Why are some columns merged or misaligned?
The tool groups text items by their vertical position. If the PDF layout has irregular spacing, overlapping text, or complex merged cells, columns may not align perfectly. Adjusting the data in Excel after download is recommended for complex layouts.
Q8. Is the PDF to Excel tool free?
Yes. The tool is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, and no usage limits.
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