Convert PDF to Excel

Extract PDF tables into an Excel-compatible XLS spreadsheet online, with a text-row fallback when no clear tables are found.

Tip: Table-based PDFs give the best results. When no clear tables are found, the tool falls back to line-based rows.
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Upload a PDF

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Output: Excel-compatible XLS
Maximum file size: 25MB
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does PDF to Excel work here?

The converter tries to extract table rows first and writes them into an Excel-compatible XLS file. If no tables are found, it falls back to line-based text rows.

Will the output be a real XLSX workbook?

No. The current output is an Excel-compatible XLS file that opens in Excel and similar spreadsheet apps.

Can I convert only selected pages?

Yes. Use the optional page range field to limit which PDF pages are parsed.

What if my PDF does not contain clear tables?

The tool will try a text fallback so you still get a spreadsheet-friendly output, but complex layouts may need manual cleanup afterward.

Are converted spreadsheet files stored after download?

No. Files are processed temporarily to generate your output, then deleted automatically. Tiny File Tools does not require signup for these tools.