What table detection modes are available?

Auto mode detects tables automatically. Lines mode uses visible grid lines to identify table boundaries. Text mode uses text alignment and spacing to detect tables without visible borders.

Can I get each PDF page as a separate sheet?

Yes. Enable Sheet per Page to create a separate worksheet for each page of the PDF. This is useful for PDFs with multiple tables on different pages.

What is the maximum file size?

You can convert PDF files up to 20 MB to Excel. For larger files, consider splitting the PDF first.

PDF to Excel — Convert PDF Tables to Spreadsheet Free Online

Q: How do I convert a PDF to Excel?

Upload your PDF, choose your options (XLSX is recommended), then click Convert to Excel. Your spreadsheet is ready to download in seconds. No signup required.

Q: Can I convert a scanned PDF to Excel?

Yes. Enable the OCR option to extract text from scanned PDFs before converting to Excel. OCR works best on clearly scanned documents with good contrast.

Q: How long are files stored?

All uploaded and converted files are automatically deleted within 5 minutes. Files are never shared with third parties.

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Conversion Options

Output Format

.xlsx Excel - Recommended .csv Universal - Any app

.xlsx - Styled spreadsheet with headers, works in Excel & Google Sheets. .csv - Plain text, works everywhere including databases.

Table Detection Mode

Page Range

Sheet Layout

OCR (Scanned PDFs)

Extract text from image-based PDF pages

Extract All Text

Include non-table text as rows (fallback)

Style Output

Green headers, alternating rows, auto-fit columns

Freeze Header Row

Pin the first row when scrolling in Excel

How to Convert PDF to Excel

1. Upload PDF

Drag & drop or browse to upload the PDF containing the tables you want to extract.

2. Choose Options

Select output format, detection mode, page range, and whether to use OCR or sheet-per-page layout.

3. Download Excel

Get your spreadsheet instantly - tables styled with headers, alternating rows, and auto-fitted columns.

Powerful Extraction Features

Smart Table Detection

Auto-detects bordered and text-aligned tables. Falls back gracefully when no borders are present.

Multiple Output Formats

.xlsx, .xls, .csv, and .ods - compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.

OCR for Scanned PDFs

Extract data from image-based or scanned PDF pages using optical character recognition.

Sheet-per-Page Mode

Each PDF page becomes its own worksheet tab - ideal for multi-page reports and invoices.

Styled Spreadsheet Output

Green header row, alternating row shading, auto-fit column widths, and frozen header for easy scrolling.

Secure & Private

All files processed over HTTPS and automatically deleted within 5 minutes. Never shared with third parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a PDF to Excel for free?

Go to pdf.codexneo.com/pdf-to-excel/, upload your PDF (up to 20 MB), choose your output format and options, then click Convert to Excel. Your spreadsheet is ready in seconds. No signup required and completely free.

What types of PDF tables can be extracted?

The converter handles both bordered tables (with visible grid lines) and text-aligned tables (columns aligned by whitespace). Use Auto mode to try both strategies automatically, or select Lines for bordered tables and Text for text-aligned columns.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to Excel?

Yes. Enable the OCR (Scanned PDFs) option before converting. OCR uses optical character recognition to extract text from image-based pages and places it into the spreadsheet rows.

What output formats are supported?

Four formats are supported: .xlsx (Excel Workbook - recommended for most users), .xls (Excel 97-2003 legacy format), .csv (Comma-Separated Values - universal, works in any spreadsheet app), and .ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet for LibreOffice and OpenOffice).

What does "Sheet per Page" mode do?

When enabled, each page of the PDF gets its own worksheet tab in the Excel file (e.g. "Page 1", "Page 2"). By default, all tables from all pages are combined into a single worksheet with section labels showing which page each table came from.

How long are files stored on the server?

All uploaded PDFs and converted spreadsheets are automatically deleted from the server within 5 minutes. Files are never shared with third parties and are processed over a secure HTTPS connection.