You've received a PDF with a large table — quarterly sales numbers, client lists, financial data. And you need it in Excel. So you start typing. Row by row, column by column. It takes hours, and you're bound to make mistakes.
There's a better way. A PDF-to-Excel converter extracts tables and data from your PDF and turns them into an editable spreadsheet.
How to convert PDF to Excel
- Open PDFly's PDF to Excel tool.
- Upload your PDF.
- Wait a few seconds while the tool analyzes and extracts the data.
- Download your .xlsx file and open it in Excel.
What about scanned PDFs?
If your PDF is a scanned image, you'll need OCR first. Some tools include OCR; others require a separate step.
What you can expect from the conversion
- Table structure: Rows, columns, and cell content.
- Numbers and text: Data types are preserved.
- Headers: Column headers are typically carried over.
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Open PDF to Excel ToolFrequently Asked Questions
Will my tables convert accurately from PDF to Excel?
Simple, well-structured tables convert very well. Complex tables may need manual cleanup.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Excel?
You'll need OCR first to extract text from the scan.
What Excel formats does the tool support?
Most tools output .xlsx format, which works with modern versions of Excel and Google Sheets.