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Tables from PDF to spreadsheet. Move tabular data from PDFs to Excel for filtering and formulas.

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01 / Add a PDF

Choose the source document

Extract tables and structured data into a workbook you can continue editing.

Single file · Max 25 MB

Core processing stays in this browser after the page loads. Large files use device memory and may run slower.

Best results come from text-based PDFs with clear tables; scanned pages may need cleanup.

PDF to Excel

Move tabular data from PDFs to Excel for filtering and formulas.

Quick answer

How do I convert a PDF table to Excel?

Upload the PDF, run PDF to Excel, then download the XLSX. Conversion is client-side; results depend on table structure — merged cells may need cleanup. Small typical tables export in seconds.

Privacy by default

Upload the PDF, run PDF to Excel, then download the XLSX. Conversion is client-side; results depend on table structure — merged cells may need cleanup. Small typical tables export in seconds.

How to convert PDF to Excel

How to convert PDF to Excel

Extract and verify

  1. 01

    Upload PDF

    Choose a file with tables.

  2. 02

    Convert

    Extract to spreadsheet.

  3. 03

    Download

    Open in Excel or Sheets.

Tables that move to Excel

Tables that move to Excel

From PDF to spreadsheet

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100% in your browser

Files stay on your device. No uploads to our servers — ideal for confidential documents.

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No account required

Get started instantly. No registration, no credit card, no watermarks on exports.

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Fast local processing

PDF work runs locally in your browser for quick results — no round-trip to a server.

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Works everywhere

Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge on desktop and mobile — no install needed.

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Privacy by design

We never store your files. Processing happens in memory in your tab.

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Core tools free

Convert PDF tables to Excel with no account limits — built for everyday document tasks.

PDF to Excel FAQ

PDF to Excel FAQ

Tables and accuracy

Merged cells?

May need cleanup after export.

Scanned tables?

Harder than native PDF text — check the numbers.

Privacy?

Local processing.

CSV?

Use Excel and export to CSV if needed.

Large files?

Memory limits apply like other tools.

Free?

Yes for typical use.

Learn before you process

PDF guides for this workflow

Get the answer, understand the trade-offs, then use the focused tool when you are ready.

How to extract a PDF table to Excel

Tell text-based PDFs from scans, then verify rows, columns, decimals and totals after conversion.

Read the table guide

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