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PDF to Excel: Extract Tables to a Spreadsheet

Extract detected tables into an XLSX workbook for checking and editing.

Output: XLSX · Free tool · Upload and processing limits apply

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How to convert PDF to Excel

  1. Upload your PDF (drag & drop or browse).
  2. Choose PDF → Excel to detect and extract the tables.
  3. Download the result and compare it with your original before sharing.

A practical starting point

Start with a digital PDF with clear rows and columns. Compare its first row, last row and a total with the output before calculating.

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits of PDF to Excel?

PDF tables are not spreadsheets. Scans, merged cells and irregular columns can be reconstructed incorrectly. Original formulas cannot be recovered from displayed values.

How should I check the PDF to Excel result?

Check decimal separators, negative signs and leading zeros. If no table is found, check for selectable text and regular columns. Use the original spreadsheet when available.

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