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PDF to Excel

Convert tables in a text-based PDF into an editable Excel (.xlsx) or CSV file in one step. Runs locally in your browser — no upload, no server, no signup.

  • Runs in your browser

    Files are never uploaded — they stay on your device.

  • No page limit

    Any document size, no per-page caps or quotas.

  • No watermarks

    Clean output with no branding added.

  • No sign-up

    Just open the tool and use it — no email, no account.

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
How to verify

Verify in 3 steps

No promises to take on faith — check it yourself in about 30 seconds.

  1. 1Open DevTools → Network tab
  2. 2Add a file and run the tool
  3. 3Confirm: no request carries your file

Once the page has loaded you can also unplug the network — every tool keeps working.

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Key Features

Excel or CSV in One Step

Get a ready-to-open spreadsheet file directly. No need to review a table list first — the result is the file itself.

Automatic Table Detection

Find rows, columns, and table regions in text-based PDF documents without copying cells one by one.

One Sheet Per Table

When exporting to XLSX, each detected table becomes its own sheet named Table1, Table2 and so on. CSV keeps tables as labeled blocks.

Page Range Selection

Process the entire document or only the pages that contain the tables you need.

Text-based PDF Support

Best results come from PDFs with selectable text and clear row and column structure.

Private & Local

Detection and conversion run in a Web Worker in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

How to Use

1

Add your PDF

Drag and drop or select a single text-based PDF. Documents exported from Word, browsers, or report tools usually work best.

2

Choose format and pages

Pick Excel (.xlsx) or CSV (.csv), then process all pages or enter a page range such as 1-3,5.

3

Convert and download

Run the conversion to get a spreadsheet file you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice.

PDF to Excel Example

A 3-page financial report with two tables is turned into an Excel workbook with one sheet per table, ready to open in Excel or Google Sheets.

PDF
report.pdf (3 pages, 2 tables)

A text-based PDF with selectable text and clear table structure.

XLSX / CSV
report-excel.xlsx

The detected tables are exported directly to a spreadsheet file — each table on its own sheet for XLSX, or as labeled blocks for CSV.

How to Convert a PDF to Excel

How to Convert a PDF to Excel

Use this tool to turn tables inside a PDF into an editable spreadsheet file. Choose Excel or CSV, and the detected tables are exported directly — no separate review step.

Quick Answer

Upload a PDF, choose XLSX or CSV, select the pages to process, run the conversion, and download a spreadsheet you can open in Excel or Google Sheets.

How to Convert PDF to Excel

  1. Add your PDF file.
  2. Choose Excel (.xlsx) or CSV (.csv).
  3. Select all pages or specify a page range.
  4. Run the conversion.
  5. Download the spreadsheet file.

PDF to Excel Versus Extract Tables

PDF to Excel produces a ready-to-open spreadsheet file in one step. Extract Tables from PDF is for when you want to preview each detected table and choose which ones to export — it produces the table data first, then lets you export. Both tools use the same table detection engine, so pick based on whether you want the file immediately or want to review first.

XLSX or CSV?

  • XLSX — best for editing. Each detected table becomes its own sheet (Table1, Table2, and so on), and numeric cells are kept as numbers.
  • CSV — best for data processing and scripts. Multiple tables are separated by a labeled comment line such as # Table 1 · page 2 · 5×3.

What Works Best

  • Text-based PDFs with selectable text.
  • Tables with visible borders or consistent text alignment.
  • Clear headers and ordinary numeric or text cells.

Scanned PDFs and OCR

A scanned PDF contains page images instead of selectable text. Converting its tables to Excel requires OCR to recognize characters and infer rows and columns. OCR is not part of this tool yet, so use a text-based PDF for accurate results.

Check the Result Before You Trust It

Review the column order, headers, numbers, decimal separators, and dates after conversion. Borderless columns, merged cells, page breaks, and notes can shift cells — a quick check avoids errors in your spreadsheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this PDF to Excel tool do?

It detects tables in a text-based PDF and exports them directly to an Excel (.xlsx) or CSV file. The output is the spreadsheet itself, so you can open it right away.

Should I use this or Extract Tables from PDF?

Use PDF to Excel when you want a ready-to-open spreadsheet file in one step. Use Extract Tables from PDF when you first want to preview each detected table and pick which ones to export. Both share the same detection engine.

What format should I choose, XLSX or CSV?

Choose XLSX for spreadsheet editing — each detected table becomes its own sheet. Choose CSV for lightweight data processing, scripting, or importing into other tools; multiple tables are separated by labeled comment lines.

Can it handle multiple tables?

Yes. Supported documents can contain multiple tables across one or more pages. In XLSX each table gets its own sheet; in CSV they are separated by a header line.

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

This tool works on text-based PDFs that already have a selectable text layer, and it runs locally in your browser. Scanned or image-only PDFs have no text layer, so they need OCR first, which is not part of this tool yet. Use a text-based PDF for the best results.

Why is my table structure incorrect?

Borderless columns, merged cells, wrapped text, page breaks, footnotes, and uneven alignment can affect detection. Review the detected result before using the values in a spreadsheet.

Can it preserve merged cells and formatting?

Simple rows, columns, headers, and values are supported best. Complex merged cells, nested tables, colors, formulas, and advanced PDF formatting may need manual cleanup after export.

Are my PDF files uploaded?

No. Detection and conversion run locally in your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.