PDF to Excel Converter Online Free (Extract Tables to XLSX)

This free PDF to Excel converter extracts tables from your PDF into a real editable .xlsx workbook. Ruled tables and many borderless grids are detected page by page, with each table written to its own sheet so cell values stay aligned for sorting, filtering and formulas. Text-only pages fall back to line-based rows. Scanned pages without a text layer need OCR first. Files up to 20 MB and 30 pages are supported.

Key benefits

• Keeps table rows and columns aligned as Excel cells, not screenshots.
• Numbers stay numeric where possible so you can sum, filter and chart immediately.
• One sheet per detected table for clear organization.
• Works with ruled tables and many borderless grids.
• Produces a standard .xlsx for Excel, Sheets and Calc.
• Free to use with no account and no watermark.
• Accepts PDFs up to 20 MB and 30 pages.

How to use it, step by step

1. Add a PDF (max 20 MB, 30 pages). Drop the file in or browse to select it. Table-based, text PDFs convert best.
2. Convert to Excel. Tables are detected on each page and written into real Excel cells with accurate values and column alignment.
3. Download the .xlsx. Open the workbook in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc.
4. Review the sheets. Check the Summary sheet, then verify each table sheet. Tidy merged or unusual layouts if needed.

Common use cases

• Pulling a price list or invoice table out of a PDF report.
• Reusing financial tables without retyping every cell.
• Converting bank or statement PDFs into a spreadsheet.
• Extracting schedule, roster or inventory tables for editing.
• Moving tabular data from a PDF into Google Sheets or Excel.
• Turning a printed quote or packing list back into rows and columns.

Pro tips

• Clear, single-table pages convert best. Magazine-style multi-column layouts may need cleanup.
• If you cannot select text in the PDF, run OCR Image to Text first.
• Very wide tables still export fully - freeze panes in Excel for easier reading.
• Keep files under 20 MB and 30 pages. Split large PDFs first if needed.
• Unlock password-protected PDFs with the PDF Unlocker before converting.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Expecting a scanned photo of a table to become editable cells without OCR.
• Assuming every merged-cell layout survives perfectly - complex merges may need repair.
• Uploading a password-protected PDF without unlocking it first.
• Sending a 100+ page PDF in one go instead of splitting it.
• Using conversion when you only need a few cells - copy from the PDF may be faster.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a PDF to Excel?

Add a PDF up to 20 MB (max 30 pages) and convert. Detected tables are written into an .xlsx workbook you can download and open in Excel or Google Sheets.

Is this PDF to Excel converter free?

Yes. There is no account, trial limit or watermark on the downloaded workbook.

Will the Excel file match the PDF tables exactly?

Table structure and cell values are reconstructed as accurately as possible. Simple ruled tables come out closest. Unusual or heavily designed layouts may need light cleanup.

Can it convert scanned PDFs?

Scanned pages without a text layer need OCR first for editable cells. Use OCR Image to Text, then rebuild the table or convert a text-based PDF.

What is the maximum file size and page count?

20 MB and 30 pages. Larger files should be split with Split PDF first, then converted.

Does it keep numbers as numbers?

Yes where values look like real numbers. Leading-zero IDs stay as text so Excel does not drop the zeros.

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