SmartTools Converter
Free PDF utility
PDF to Excel Converter
Convert selectable PDF text into an Excel workbook. The converter estimates rows and columns from text positions and puts each PDF page on a separate worksheet.
Separate worksheets
Each PDF page becomes its own Excel worksheet.
Estimated columns
Text positions help estimate rows and columns automatically.
Local conversion
The conversion runs in your browser without uploading the PDF to a SmartTools server.
How to convert PDF to Excel
- Select a PDF containing selectable text.
- Choose Convert to Excel.
- Wait while each page is processed.
- Open the downloaded XLSX workbook in Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet app.
- Review the rows and columns and correct any formatting that needs adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
This version extracts selectable PDF text. Scanned pages usually need OCR before their text can be converted.
Will the Excel file look exactly like the PDF?
Not necessarily. The tool estimates table columns from text positions. Complex layouts, merged cells, and irregular spacing may need manual correction.
Where are my PDF pages placed?
Each page is placed on a separate worksheet in the downloaded Excel workbook.
Is the PDF uploaded to a server?
The conversion code processes the selected file in your browser. It does not send the PDF to a SmartTools conversion server.
Note: This converter does not guarantee exact table reconstruction. Check financial figures, dates, and other important values against the original PDF before using the spreadsheet.