PDF to Excel

Extract PDF tables into real spreadsheet rows and columns.

Extract PDF tables into an editable Excel spreadsheet

Financial statements, invoices, and lab results arrive as PDFs, but the numbers belong in a spreadsheet you can sort, sum, and chart. Retyping a table by hand invites mistakes, especially with long columns of figures. PDF to Excel finds the tables in your PDF and rebuilds them as real spreadsheet rows and columns.

Upload one PDF and the conversion runs on our servers over a secure connection, then the file is deleted within the hour. If a page is a scanned image rather than searchable text, the numbers and labels on it are recognized automatically so the table still comes through as usable cells.

Tables with clear grid lines and consistent columns convert most reliably; merged cells or tables that run across page breaks may need a check afterward. If your PDF has little tabular data and mostly running text, PDF to Text is the faster route. For slides built from tables and charts, PDF to PowerPoint suits that job better.

How to use the PDF to Excel tool

  1. Add your PDF file: drag & drop or click to browse.
  2. Set your options: What to extract, Sheet layout.
  3. Click “Process PDF to Excel” and download your result.

Common questions

Is PDF to Excel free?

Yes. PDF to Excel is free for light use with no signup needed. Anonymous visitors get 10 free tasks per day, and creating a free account makes daily use unlimited. A paid Pro plan removes ads and raises file-size limits for heavier work.

Is my file safe?

Yes. Your file is sent over HTTPS, processed by self-hosted open-source software on our servers (no third-party AI or cloud APIs), and deleted within 60 minutes at the latest, usually right after your result is ready.

Does PDF to Excel work on scanned PDFs?

Yes. A PDF with selectable text is converted directly. A scanned PDF (text you cannot select) is recognised automatically with OCR, so its text still comes across editable. That takes a little longer, and you should review the result for recognition mistakes.

What file formats does PDF to Excel accept?

PDF to Excel accepts PDF files. Convert other formats to a supported one first; the related tools below can usually do it.

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