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Pull data straight from PDFs into Excel spreadsheets in seconds.

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About PDF to Excel

Need to work with data stored in a PDF? Our PDF to Excel converter online helps you turn supported PDF documents into editable Excel spreadsheets. Instead of manually copying tables and rows, you can upload your document and convert the available data into an Excel-compatible file. You can convert PDF to Excel when you need to edit tables, organize information, perform calculations, or continue working in Microsoft Excel, and the tool can also convert PDF to XLS for workflows that require the older spreadsheet format.

How to pdf to excel

  1. 1Upload your PDF.
  2. 2Start the conversion process.
  3. 3Allow the document to be processed.
  4. 4Download the resulting Excel file.
  5. 5Open the spreadsheet and review the converted data.

Supported file types

One PDF file (.pdf) containing tabular data.

You get back: An .xlsx workbook with the detected rows and columns.

Good to know before you start

  • Tables are detected from the position of the text, so merged cells and borderless layouts may need tidying afterwards.
  • Scanned tables contain no text at all — OCR them first.
  • A password-protected PDF has to be opened with Unlock PDF first; encrypted files cannot be read directly.

Why use this tool

Transform PDF to Excel

A PDF is designed mainly for viewing and sharing, while Excel is better suited to working with structured data. When you transform PDF to Excel, supported tables become easier to edit and organize.

Convert PDF to Excel free

Convert PDF to Excel free without manually recreating tables. Accuracy varies with the PDF's layout, scanned content, tables, fonts, and formatting. If you searched for PDF2Excel, this is the same workflow.

No software to install

Traditional software to convert PDF to Excel needs installation. If you were looking for a PDF to Excel converter free download, this browser tool lets you change PDF to Excel free instead.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert PDF to Excel online?

Yes. You can use the PDF to Excel converter online to convert supported PDF documents into Excel files.

Can I convert PDF to XLS?

Yes. The tool can convert PDF to XLS when XLS output is supported.

Is there a free PDF to Excel converter?

Yes. You can convert PDF to Excel free using the browser-based converter.

Can I convert scanned PDFs?

Scanned PDFs may require OCR before their text and tables can be converted accurately. Results depend on scan quality and document structure.

Do I need software?

No. An online converter can perform the conversion directly in your browser, so you may not need dedicated software to convert PDF to Excel.

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