Extract Tables from PDF
Pull structured table data from PDF files into Excel spreadsheets for editing, analysis, and reporting.
PDFs lock your data inside static pages. When you need to analyze financial tables, update pricing lists, or import invoice data, manually retyping wastes hours. PDF.it extracts tables from PDFs and converts them into editable Excel files — choose PDF to Excel (Pro) for basic extraction or Table Extraction (Business) for advanced structured data.
- ✓ Extract tables with rows, columns, and cell data intact
- ✓ Works with financial reports, invoices, and data sheets
- ✓ Export to Excel (.xlsx) for editing and analysis
- ✓ No installation — extract tables in your browser
Financial Tables & Reports
Extract numbers from annual reports, earnings, balance sheets for your financial models.
Research & Survey Data
Pull tables from research papers, market reports, and surveys into Excel for analysis.
Invoice Line Items
Extract invoice data with quantities and totals for bookkeeping and accounting software.
How to Extract Tables from a PDF
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your file
Choose extraction method
PDF to Excel or Table Extraction
Download Excel file
Get your data in a spreadsheet
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is table extraction from PDFs?
PDF.it uses advanced parsing to detect table structures, borders, and cell alignment. Accuracy depends on the PDF — well-structured tables with clear borders extract with high fidelity, while scanned or image-based tables may need OCR first.
What formats can I export extracted tables to?
With PDF to Excel (Pro), you get .xlsx files. With Table Extraction (Business), you can export structured data to Excel, CSV, and other formats suitable for databases and data analysis tools.
Can I extract tables from scanned PDFs?
For scanned PDFs, run them through PDF.it's OCR Scanner first to convert images to searchable text, then extract the tables. This two-step process works well for most scanned documents.
What is the difference between Pro and Business for table extraction?
Pro includes PDF to Excel conversion, which works well for basic table extraction. Business includes advanced Table Extraction with better structure detection, multi-table support, and direct export to multiple formats.
Can I extract multiple tables from a single PDF?
Yes. Both PDF to Excel and Table Extraction can handle multiple tables across different pages. Business-tier Table Extraction is better at separating distinct tables on the same page.
Does table extraction preserve formatting like merged cells?
PDF.it preserves cell structure, column alignment, and data types. Complex formatting like merged cells is handled best by the Business-tier Table Extraction tool, which uses advanced layout analysis.