ZeroKB's free PDF to Excel Converter helps you convert PDF tables into editable Excel spreadsheets directly from your browser. Upload a PDF file, choose the conversion settings and create an XLSX file from the available PDF table data.

How to Convert PDF to Excel

Step 1: Upload Your PDF
Select a PDF file from your device or drag and drop the PDF into the upload area.

Step 2: Choose Conversion Mode
Select Smart Auto Detect, Text/Table PDF or OCR Scanned PDF according to the type of your document.

Step 3: Select Excel Sheet Options
You can keep PDF pages as separate sheets or place the extracted data into one Excel worksheet.

Step 4: Convert PDF to Excel
Click the Convert to Excel button and wait while the PDF content is processed and converted into an XLSX spreadsheet.

PDF to Excel Converter Features

• Convert PDF tables to Excel online
• Smart PDF table detection
• Text and table PDF support
• OCR support for scanned PDF files
• Multiple Excel sheet options
• Preserve PDF pages as separate sheets
• Combine extracted data into one sheet
• Optional PDF page image previews
• Formatted XLSX spreadsheet output
• Automatic headers, borders and text wrapping
• Frozen spreadsheet headers and filters

Convert Scanned PDF to Excel with OCR

Scanned PDFs may contain images instead of selectable text. The OCR conversion mode can recognize text from scanned PDF pages and use the detected content when creating the Excel spreadsheet. OCR results can vary depending on the quality and clarity of the scanned document.

PDF to Excel Conversion Limitations

PDF and Excel use different document structures. The converter reconstructs editable spreadsheet data based on the text positions and table structure detected in the PDF. Complex layouts may not reproduce exactly as they appear in the original PDF.

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How do I convert PDF to Excel online?

Upload your PDF file, select the required conversion mode and Excel sheet settings, then click Convert to Excel to create an XLSX spreadsheet.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to Excel?

Yes. The converter includes an OCR mode for scanned or image-based PDF files. OCR accuracy depends on the quality and clarity of the scanned document.

Can I put all PDF data into one Excel sheet?

Yes. The Excel sheet options include an option to place extracted data from the PDF into one worksheet.

Can I create separate Excel sheets for PDF pages?

Yes. You can choose the separate-sheet option to preserve PDF pages as individual Excel worksheets.

Will the Excel file look exactly like the original PDF?

Not necessarily. PDF and Excel have different document structures, so complex layouts may not reproduce exactly. The converter reconstructs the spreadsheet based on the detected PDF structure.