PDF to Excel
Extract selectable text from a PDF into a downloadable CSV spreadsheet for Excel. Scanned PDFs require OCR and complex tables may need review.
Extract selectable PDF text to a spreadsheet
Download extracted text as a CSV file that opens in Excel and other spreadsheet apps. Text positions are used to group lines and approximate columns, but this cannot reliably reconstruct every complex table. Scanned pages contain pixels instead of selectable text and need OCR before extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool create an XLSX workbook?
It exports CSV, a spreadsheet format that opens in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet applications.
Why are some tables missing or misaligned?
The extractor uses selectable PDF text and its position to approximate rows and columns. Multi-line cells, merged cells, and complex layouts can be ambiguous and need manual review.
Can it read scanned PDF pages?
Not without OCR. Scanned pages are images rather than selectable text; this tool explains when no text is found and does not invent values.
Are my PDF pages sent to a server?
No. PDF.js reads the document in your browser and creates the CSV locally.