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PDF to Excel

Turn text-based PDF tables into an Excel workbook. Table detection is heuristic, so review the spreadsheet and adjust columns when your PDF has complex layouts.

How it works

  1. Choose a PDF or drag it into the upload area.
  2. Select one worksheet per page or combine all pages into one sheet.
  3. Convert locally and download the .xlsx workbook.

Why use this tool

Private by design

Your PDF is read and converted locally in this browser; it is not sent to PDFKira.

Simple spreadsheet output

Export detected rows and columns, with a text-line fallback when a table is not found.

Review-ready

Keep pages separate or append them together, then make any final spreadsheet adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does my PDF leave my browser?

    No. PDF rendering, text extraction, table detection, and workbook generation all run locally in your browser.

  • What are the file limits?

    You can convert a PDF up to 50 MB and 20 pages per file. Encrypted or damaged PDFs may not be readable.

  • Will table formatting survive PDF to Excel?

    Not always. The converter groups text by approximate row positions and horizontal gaps, so complex tables, merged cells, and scanned pages may need manual cleanup. Scanned PDFs need OCR first.

  • Can I use it on a phone?

    The page supports mobile browsers and touch, though reviewing and editing a spreadsheet is usually easier on a larger screen.

  • Is the PDF to Excel converter free?

    Yes. PDFKira's PDF to Excel conversion is free to use, with no account required.