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Convert PDF to Excel

Extract tables and data from any PDF into an editable Excel spreadsheet. No sign-up required.

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How it works

Step 1
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Upload
Drop your PDF with tables or data into the upload zone, or click Select File to browse.
Step 2
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Convert
Tables are detected and extracted automatically into rows and columns on our servers.
Step 3
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Download
Open your editable Excel spreadsheet immediately. File deleted within 60 minutes.

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How to convert PDF to Excel

Converting a PDF to Excel with EditPDF takes just a few seconds. Upload your PDF file by dragging it into the box above or clicking to browse your files. Once uploaded, click the Convert to Excel button. Our servers process your file using LibreOffice and advanced Python libraries to extract tables and structured data into an XLSX spreadsheet you can download immediately. Your file is permanently deleted from our servers within 60 minutes.

PDF to Excel conversion solves one of the most frustrating problems in data work. Financial reports, bank statements, government data releases, scientific tables, and inventory lists are routinely published as PDFs. The data is right there on screen but copying and pasting it into Excel produces a garbled mess. Our converter extracts tables directly from the PDF structure, placing each value in the correct row and column in the resulting spreadsheet so you can start working with the data immediately.

Common use cases include extracting financial data from bank and brokerage statements for budgeting or tax preparation, pulling sales figures from quarterly reports for analysis, extracting product data from supplier catalogues, and converting publicly released datasets from government or research sources into a workable spreadsheet format.

Frequently asked questions

Will my tables be preserved?
Yes, for digitally created PDFs with clear table structures. We use LibreOffice and advanced Python libraries to detect table boundaries and extract data into Excel rows and columns. Complex tables with merged cells or unusual formatting may need minor cleanup after conversion.
Is my file safe when I upload it?
Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on our secure servers, and permanently deleted within 60 minutes. We never read, store, or share your documents.
What is the maximum file size?
The maximum file size for PDF to Excel conversion is 25MB. If your file is larger, use our Compress PDF tool first to reduce the file size before converting.
What if my PDF is a scanned image?
Scanned PDFs contain images of pages rather than real text and table structure, which makes automated data extraction significantly more challenging. For best results, use a PDF that was created digitally.
What spreadsheet applications can open the XLSX file?
The output is a standard XLSX file that opens in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Apple Numbers, and WPS Office.
Is the PDF to Excel converter free?
Yes, completely free with no account required, no subscription, and no limit on conversions. Upload your PDF and download the Excel file immediately.