Extract Tables from PDF

Extract only tables from a text PDF into an Excel workbook.

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Upload a normal, text-based PDF and get an Excel workbook containing only the tables found in the document. Paragraphs, headings and other page content are left out. Scanned and image-only PDFs are not supported by this tool.

How it works

  1. Upload a text-based PDF that contains one or more tables.
  2. The converter detects table regions page by page and separates them into worksheets.
  3. Download the Excel workbook with only the extracted table data.

Why use this tool

  • Exports table cells only - surrounding paragraphs and page content are excluded.
  • Places each detected table in its own worksheet for easier review.
  • Supports multi-page PDFs with multiple tables.
  • Scanned and image-only PDFs are rejected clearly instead of being sent through OCR.

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool extract text outside a table?

No. It exports only table regions detected in the PDF. Headings, paragraphs and other page content are omitted.

Can I upload a scanned PDF?

No. This tool requires selectable text and does not run OCR. Use a scanned-PDF OCR tool first when the PDF is image-only.

Where do multiple tables go?

Each detected table is placed in a separate worksheet in the downloaded Excel workbook.

Why was no table found?

Borderless or highly irregular layouts can be difficult to detect. Make sure the PDF contains selectable text and a recognizable row-and-column structure.

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