Free PDF to Excel Converter Online
Extract tables and data from PDF files and convert to Excel (.xlsx) online for free. Works on text-based PDFs — no uploads to any server, no sign-up required.
Before you upload — quick check:
✓ Works with: PDFs exported from Excel, Google Sheets, or any software that created the PDF digitally.
✗ Does not work with: Scanned PDFs, phone camera PDFs, or fax documents — those are images with no readable text. Use the OCR tool instead.
Click to upload a PDF
or drag and drop here
Text-based PDFs only · not scanned images
Tips for best results
- ✓Works best on PDFs exported directly from Excel, Google Sheets, or accounting software
- ✓Scanned PDFs are images — use the Image to Text (OCR) tool to convert them first
- ✓If columns look wrong, the PDF table may use non-standard spacing — try adjusting manually in Excel after download
- ✓Check the 'All pages' checkbox to extract every page into separate Excel sheets
- ✓Simple tables with clear column alignment give the best results
How It Works
The tool uses PDF.js (Mozilla's open-source PDF renderer) compiled to WebAssembly, which runs inside your browser to extract text content from each page. Every text item in a digital PDF carries its exact X and Y coordinates on the page. The tool reads these coordinates, groups text items that share the same vertical position into rows, and clusters horizontally separated items into individual cells — reconstructing the table structure that was originally in the PDF. This extracted data is previewed in a live table so you can verify accuracy before exporting. SheetJS then writes the rows and columns into a proper .xlsx file that downloads directly to your device.
Why Use This Tool
Getting data out of a PDF and into a spreadsheet is one of the most tedious tasks in office work — it usually means manually retyping rows, paying for Adobe Acrobat Pro, or uploading sensitive financial documents to a third-party conversion site. This tool extracts the data entirely in your browser, keeping bank statements, invoice tables, and financial reports completely private. It handles multi-page PDFs and exports each page as a separate sheet in a single Excel workbook. For PDFs that were digitally created (from Excel, accounting software, or Google Sheets), table detection is typically very accurate. It is completely free with no file size limits or usage caps.
How to Use
- 1
Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF. This tool works on text-based PDFs — PDFs that were created digitally (exported from Excel, Word, or software). Scanned PDFs will not work.
- 2
Review the extracted data
The tool extracts all text and detects rows and columns based on their position in the PDF. Use the page tabs to check each page. The first row is treated as a header.
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Download as Excel
Click Download Excel to save the data as an .xlsx file. Check 'All pages' to export every page as a separate sheet in one workbook.
Table Detection
Extracts text items from PDF with their X/Y coordinates and intelligently groups them into rows and columns based on position.
Multi-Page Support
Each PDF page is extracted separately. Use the page tabs to preview each page and export all pages as separate sheets in one Excel file.
100% Private
Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your data never leaves your device.
Completely Free
No sign-up, no subscription, no usage limits. Convert as many PDFs as you need.
Common Uses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this PDF to Excel converter free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no usage limits.
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
No. Scanned PDFs are images — they have no actual text data to extract. This tool only works on text-based PDFs (created digitally, not scanned). For scanned PDFs, use the Image to Text (OCR) tool first to extract the text.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using PDF.js (WebAssembly). Nothing leaves your device.
How accurate is the table extraction?
Accuracy depends on the PDF structure. PDFs exported directly from Excel or accounting software typically extract very accurately. PDFs with complex layouts, merged cells, or non-standard fonts may have column detection issues.
How to convert PDF table to Excel?
Upload your PDF, check the preview to verify the extracted rows and columns look correct, then click Download Excel. Use the 'All pages' checkbox to export all pages at once.
Can I extract multiple pages?
Yes. Check the 'All pages' box before downloading to export every page as a separate sheet in one Excel workbook. You can also use the page tabs to preview each page individually.
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This tool is built and maintained by Shuvo Kamal — software developer and licensed mortgage banker. It is provided free of charge as part of a suite of free tools at shuvokamal.com/tools.