PDF table OCR with downloadable XLSX output

PDF to Excel Converter

Upload a statement, report, schedule, or scanned PDF. Recover rows and columns, review the detected tables, and download them as an Excel workbook.

Each detected table can be placed in its own worksheet when you download the Excel file.

Move PDF tables into an editable Excel workbook

Extract table structure from native or scanned PDFs, then continue cleaning, sorting, and analyzing the data in Excel.

Excel-ready Table Output

Extract rows and columns from PDF tables and prepare the result for Excel or spreadsheet workflows.

PDF Table Extraction

Detect table-like content in PDF pages before converting it into structured data.

Scanned PDF Support

Use OCR to read tables from scanned PDFs and image-based PDF pages.

Multi-page PDF Processing

Process table data across multiple PDF pages when working with reports, statements, or document packets.

Image to Table

Need table extraction from a photo or screenshot instead of a PDF? Use image table OCR.

PDF to Text

Extract regular document text from PDF files when the page is not mainly table-based.

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PDF to Excel conversion examples

Original PDF table
Bank statement containing a transaction table
Excel-ready data
Date Description Credit Debit Balance
mm/dd/yyyy Payment - Credit Card 5,400.00 170,400.00
mm/dd/yyyy Payment - Insurance 3,000.00 167,400.00
mm/dd/yyyy Account Transfer In 500,000.00 667,400.00
mm/dd/yyyy Cheque Deposite 10,000.00 677,400.00
mm/dd/yyyy Payment - Electricity 1,500.00 675,900.00
mm/dd/yyyy Payment - Water Utility 600.00 675,300.00
mm/dd/yyyy Payment - Car Loan 3,500.00 671,800.00
mm/dd/yyyy Account Transfer Out 80,000.00 591,800.00

How it works

Upload a PDF, extract table data, and prepare it for Excel.

Step 1

Upload your PDF

Add a report, statement, invoice page, schedule, research table, or scanned PDF that contains table data.

Step 2

Extract table structure

The OCR engine reads the PDF page, detects table content, and prepares rows and columns for review.

Step 3

Use the spreadsheet output

Review the extracted data, correct any unclear cells, then copy or export the table for Excel-style workflows.

What the Excel conversion preserves

The converter focuses on table values and worksheet structure, not the visual layout of the original PDF page.

May need cleanupDesigned to preserve
Merged cells and nested table headersDetected rows, columns, and cell text
Charts, logos, and decorative page layoutMultiple tables as separate worksheets
Formulas that are only shown as final valuesPage headings as worksheet name hints
Rotated labels and handwritten correctionsEditable values in an XLSX workbook

Built for real-world PDF spreadsheet tasks

Use PDF to Excel when table data is trapped inside PDF reports, statements, schedules, or scanned business documents.

Converting reports and statements

Converting reports and statements

Extract rows and columns from financial reports, account statements, expense summaries, and recurring PDF tables.

Reusing business table data

Reusing business table data

Move inventory lists, order sheets, schedules, price lists, logs, and operational tables into spreadsheet workflows.

Reviewing research and records

Reviewing research and records

Turn tables from research PDFs, public records, scanned forms, and archive documents into data you can clean and analyze.

FAQ

Common questions about converting PDF tables to Excel-ready data.

What is PDF to Excel?
PDF to Excel extracts table data from PDF pages and prepares rows and columns for spreadsheet use.
Can it convert scanned PDFs to Excel?
Yes. Scanned PDFs can be processed with OCR, but accuracy depends on scan quality, table clarity, and page layout.
How is this different from PDF to table?
PDF to table focuses on extracting and reviewing table structure. PDF to Excel is more focused on spreadsheet-ready output.
Can it handle multiple tables in one PDF?
Yes. Multiple detected tables can be processed across PDF pages and downloaded as separate worksheets in one XLSX workbook. Complex layouts may still need review.
Does it create a real Excel file?
Yes. When table structure is detected, you can download an XLSX workbook that opens in Microsoft Excel and compatible spreadsheet applications.
Will the Excel output be perfectly formatted?
Not always. Tables with merged cells, unusual spacing, rotated text, or poor scan quality may need manual cleanup.
How should I check numbers after converting a PDF to Excel?
Compare totals, dates, percentages, currencies, negative values, and identifiers with the PDF. Confirm that Excel has not changed leading zeros or interpreted text as the wrong number or date format.
Can I copy the extracted data?
Yes. You can review and copy extracted table data, then use it in Excel, Sheets, or another spreadsheet tool.
What kinds of PDFs work best?
Clear PDFs with readable text, visible rows and columns, consistent spacing, and good page alignment usually work best.
Are uploaded PDFs stored?
Uploaded files may be processed and temporarily stored to provide results, downloads, abuse prevention, and service reliability. Review the Privacy Policy for details.

Convert PDF tables to Excel-ready data

Upload a PDF report, statement, schedule, or scanned table and prepare rows and columns for spreadsheet use.

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