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Convert PDF to Excel — PDF to XLSX spreadsheet
Detect real table columns and export a structured .xlsx workbook.
Drop your file here
Drag it anywhere in this area — everything stays on your device.
Guide, features and FAQ for convert PDF to Excel(tap to expand)
How to convert PDF to Excel in your browser
Move numbers out of a report and into a spreadsheet. Text is extracted page by page into an .xlsx workbook so you can clean it up, sort it and run formulas.
- 1Upload the PDF.
- 2Run the conversion.
- 3Download the .xlsx workbook.
- 4Tidy up columns in your spreadsheet app.
What this convert PDF to Excel tool does
One sheet per page
Each PDF page lands on its own worksheet, keeping long reports organised.
Opens anywhere
The .xlsx output works in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers and LibreOffice Calc.
Scans need OCR first
Run text recognition on scanned tables before converting.
Why people use it
- Free with no account, no email and no watermark
- Runs in the browser — documents stay on your device
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
- Also great for PDF to XLSX online and PDF table to spreadsheet
Frequently asked questions
Will table borders be preserved?
- Cell content is extracted rather than the visual table styling, so expect to apply your own formatting.
Is the converter free?
- Yes, with no account and no page limit.
Does the pdf to excel tool work for online form and portal uploads?
- Yes. It is built for portals that enforce strict file limits — exam boards, job applications, university and government forms. You control the output before you download it.
Will it work on a low-end phone or a slow mobile connection?
- Yes. Files are processed inside your browser instead of being uploaded, so nothing depends on upload speed and it works on budget phones on 3G or 4G.
Is there any charge, watermark or sign-up?
- No. Every tool is completely free, unlimited, watermark-free and requires no account, email or payment.
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