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PDF to Excel

Extract data from PDF files into editable Excel spreadsheets.

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How it works

01

Upload PDF

Select the PDF containing tables or data.

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Extract

We extract text and data into Excel columns.

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Download

Download your XLSX spreadsheet file.

About This Tool

Extracting data from a PDF into an editable spreadsheet used to require expensive software. JustConvert's free PDF to Excel converter does it instantly in your browser. Upload any PDF containing tables, financial statements, invoices, or data grids, and the tool will map the content into properly structured rows and columns in a .xlsx file.

The converter is especially effective on PDFs generated from Word, Excel, or accounting software where the original table structure is embedded in the file. For scanned PDFs, OCR is applied to recognise numeric and text data before building the spreadsheet.

  • check_circleExtracts tables into structured rows and columns
  • check_circleOutput is standard .xlsx compatible with Excel and Google Sheets
  • check_circleMulti-sheet output for PDFs with multiple tables
  • check_circleOCR support for scanned data PDFs
  • check_circleHandles invoices, reports, and financial statements
  • check_circleFree to use — no account needed

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a PDF table to Excel? expand_more

Upload your PDF above and click Convert. The tool detects tables and data structures in the PDF and maps them to rows and columns in a downloadable .xlsx file.

Can I extract data from a scanned PDF to Excel? expand_more

Yes. Scanned PDFs are processed with OCR to recognise numbers and text before building the spreadsheet. The accuracy depends on the scan quality.

Will the Excel file have the correct number of columns? expand_more

For well-structured PDFs with clear table boundaries, column alignment is accurate. Complex layouts with merged cells or irregular spacing may need minor manual adjustments after conversion.

Is there a limit on the number of pages or rows? expand_more

There is no fixed row limit. Files up to 50 MB are supported. Very large PDFs with hundreds of pages may take a few seconds longer to process.

What is the difference between PDF to Excel and PDF to CSV? expand_more

PDF to Excel (.xlsx) outputs a formatted workbook that can contain multiple sheets and retains some styling. PDF to CSV exports plain comma-separated text data, better suited for importing into databases or data analysis tools.