Convert PDF tables to Excel

Rows and columns are found from where the text sits on the page, then saved to an .xlsx file with one sheet per page. It works best on simple tables.

How to use PDF to Excel

  1. Choose or drop one PDF that has selectable text.
  2. Press PDF to Excel.
  3. Download tables.xlsx and check the columns.

Supported files and limits

  • One PDF at a time, up to 50 MB and 200 pages.
  • Complex layouts, merged cells, and tables without clear gaps may need fixing by hand.
  • Scanned PDFs need OCR first.

Your files and privacy

This tool runs in your browser. Your file is not uploaded to our servers. Read the privacy notice.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the table detection?

It uses text positions, so simple grids work well and complicated layouts do not. Always check the result.

Are numbers kept as numbers?

Plain numbers become numeric cells. Values with leading zeros stay as text.

Is my file uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser.

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