Free PDF to Excel Converter
Extract tables from your PDF into a CSV file that opens in Excel.
Unlock the data trapped inside your PDF files. Our free PDF to Excel converter allows you to extract tables and text from any PDF and convert them into a structured CSV file, ready to be opened and analyzed in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet software.
How to Extract Data from PDF to Excel
Our online tool simplifies the data extraction process into three easy steps:
- Select Your PDF File: Drag and drop your PDF document into the upload area above, or click the "Select PDF File" button to choose a file from your computer.
- Automatic Data Extraction: The tool will immediately begin processing your file. Our intelligent algorithm reads the document page by page to identify and structure the text data.
- Download Your CSV File: Once the extraction is complete, a "Download CSV" button will appear. Click it to save your data in a universally compatible CSV format, which opens perfectly in Excel.
Why Use Our PDF to Excel Converter?
- 100% Secure and Private: Your security is paramount. This tool processes your PDF files directly in your web browser. Your data is never uploaded to a server, ensuring it remains completely confidential.
- Unlock Your Data: Convert static PDF reports, invoices, and statements into dynamic spreadsheet data. [2] Once in Excel, you can sort, filter, run calculations, and create charts.
- Save Time and Eliminate Errors: Stop wasting hours manually re-typing data from PDFs. [2] Our automated tool prevents the human errors that are common with manual data entry, ensuring greater accuracy.
- Completely Free, No Limits: Convert as many PDF files as you need, without any watermarks, sign-ups, or limitations. It's a truly free resource.
- Works on All Devices: Because our tool is web-based, it works on any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) with a modern browser. No software installation is required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it safe to convert sensitive PDF documents here?
Yes. Our tool is one of the most secure options available because your files are never sent over the internet. The entire data extraction process happens locally on your computer, within your browser. Your confidential information never leaves your device.
Why does the tool convert to CSV instead of XLSX?
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a universal format for spreadsheet data. It ensures maximum compatibility and can be opened by any spreadsheet program, including all versions of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers. This approach provides a clean, data-focused extraction that avoids the complex formatting issues often found when converting directly to .xlsx.
Can this tool extract data from scanned PDFs or images?
This converter is designed to work best with text-based ("native") PDFs where the text is selectable. It does not perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and therefore cannot extract text from scanned documents or PDFs that are simply images of tables.
How accurate is the table extraction?
The tool uses a sophisticated algorithm to guess the row and column structure based on the position of text in the PDF. For most standard, well-structured tables, the results are very accurate. However, for PDFs with highly complex or unconventional layouts, some manual cleanup in Excel may be necessary. [7]
Stop re-typing and start analyzing. Bookmark this page for the fastest and most secure way to get your PDF data into Excel.