PDF to Excel converter: free, unlimited and private
Convert PDF to Excel online in seconds with this free PDF to Excel converter. PDF is a fixed-layout document, known for a look that stays the same on every device, while Excel is a spreadsheet, known for tables, numbers and formulas. Everything runs in your browser, so your files are never uploaded, and there is no limit on how many files you convert.
How to convert PDF to Excel
- Choose PDF under Convert from and Excel under Convert to.
- Add your PDF files (.pdf) by dropping them in the box or clicking it.
- Press Convert, then download your Excel files, or everything as one ZIP.
How the PDF to Excel conversion works
Text in your PDF is grouped into rows and columns by position and saved as one Excel sheet per PDF page.
Why convert PDF to Excel?
People convert PDF to Excel to work with the data in rows and columns. PDF is best for sharing, printing and archiving, and Excel is best for data, budgets and reports. The trade-off: PDF offers a look that stays the same on every device but comes with difficult editing, while Excel brings tables, numbers and formulas but comes with weak support for long text and page layout.
Tips for the best Excel result
- Best for simple table-style PDFs with selectable text.
- Check column alignment in Excel afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF to Excel converter free and unlimited?
Yes. There are no limits, watermarks or sign-up, so you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. Every conversion runs inside your browser, so your files stay on your device.
Why is my PDF to Excel result messy?
Complex or scanned PDFs do not contain real table data. Table-style PDFs with selectable text give the best results.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Not directly. Convert the PDF to JPG, then use JPG to Excel, which reads the text with OCR.
Can I convert PDF to Excel on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac, with nothing to install.
Can I convert Excel back to PDF?
Yes. Use the Excel to PDF converter, or press Switch direction above.
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