Convert PDF to Excel spreadsheets

Transform your PDF files into editable Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx). Perfect for data analysis, editing tables, and working with financial documents.

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From simple conversions to a more complex automation using workflows, PDFengine provides professional-grade tools for every PDF task.

Fully editable tables and data in Excel

Fully editable tables and data in Excel

Convert PDFs into Excel spreadsheets where all data becomes editable. Extract tables, numbers, and text into organized cells ready for analysis and calculations.

Batch Conversion. Multiple PDF files into Excel spreadsheets

Batch Conversion. Multiple PDF files into Excel spreadsheets

Convert multiple PDF files simultaneously with the same settings for efficient batch processing. You can also upload ZIP archives containing multiple PDF documents.

Even greater efficiency with PDFengine workflows

Even greater efficiency with PDFengine workflows

Take document management to the next level by combining and sequencing PDF conversion, optimalization, and/or organization tools. With fully customizable workflows, complicated PDF tasks cost just seconds to complete.

Why choose us to convert your files

Lightning Fast Conversion

Our advanced conversion engine processes your files in seconds, not minutes. Upload, convert, and download - all within moments.

Focus on business

Archive and convert email, AutoCAD, Visio, and Office files in one streamlined workflow. Perfect for companies with recurring document processes.

Perfect Quality Every Time

Our intelligent algorithms preserve formatting, fonts, images, and layouts. What you see is what you get - no quality loss.

How it works

Process your documents easily and quickly in three steps

1

Upload PDF Files

Select your PDF files, or upload a ZIP archive containing multiple PDF documents you want to convert.

2

Choose options

Select output format (XLSX or XLS) and table extraction settings for your Excel spreadsheet.

3

Download Excel Files

Get your editable Excel spreadsheets ready for analysis. Multiple files are packaged in a ZIP archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which output format should I choose?

XLSX is recommended for Excel 2007 and later (most common). XLS format is for older Excel versions (97-2003). XLSX offers better compatibility, file size limits, and more features.

Will tables be preserved accurately?

We extract tables and data as accurately as possible. Simple tables convert well, while complex layouts or PDFs with multiple columns may require manual adjustment after conversion.

Can I convert scanned PDFs?

Our converter works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned PDFs (image-only) can be converted but may require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract editable data.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes, you can upload multiple PDF files or a ZIP archive to Excel format for batch conversion.

What does the setting "Single Sheet" do?

When enabled, all tables that your PDF document contains will be merged onto one sheet in the Excel output. When disabled, different tables of your document will appear on seperate sheets in the Excel document.

What does the setting "OCR language" do?

For converting PDFs to Excel documents, OCR (Optimal Character Recognition) is required. If you select the language most prominent in the document, that technology can function better, and will allow more accurate PDF conversion.

Why is it handy to convert my document to PDF?

Converting a file to PDF ensures your document stays consistent and accessible. PDFs lock in formatting, design, and structure, preventing layout shifts that can happen with editable file types. They’re compatible with virtually all devices and operating systems, making them ideal for professional documents, forms, reports, and presentations. PDFs are also easy to distribute; whether through email, downloads, cloud platforms, or QR-codes that let users open a file instantly on their phone.

Will documents lose quality when converted?

Our intelligent software minimizes quality loss when converting documents. As such, documents can be converted without having to worry about quality loss for a great number of times.

Will my document lay-out or format be changed if I convert it?

No; our intelligent PDF software recognizes document layouts and transforms them accurately onto a new file format. Was your lay-out or format not transformed accurately? Consider applying OCR, or applying different customization settings to convert it correctly.

Can I convert a document into PDF and convert it back into original format?

Yes! There are no limits to converting documents, and documents can safely and easily be converted back and forth. Conversion can be handy to edit a PDF document in Word, and later convert it back into an organized PDF format.

How can I merge PDF documents?

To merge PDF documents simply go to our converter, choose the file format you’re merging, and drag and drop the files you want to merge. Then you have the opportunity to edit some settings, press merge, and you’re done! You can download your merged file right away.

Can I customize my PDF documents while converting?

Yes, PDFengine offers various means of customizing your (PDF) documents. Consider adding a cover page, applying OCR, or using PDF/A as output.

Why is the text in my PDF not displayed correctly?

If the text is not copyable, clickable, or searchable, that means the text is not recognized within the PDF. Try uploading your document onto PDFen and applying OCR. OCR technology will make your text readable. In case it doesn’t work completely in one go: apply OCR a second time.

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Turn your PDF documents into editable Excel spreadsheets for data analysis, calculations, and reporting.

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