Convert PDF to XLSX
Convert PDF tables into an editable Excel XLSX workbook. Extract rows, columns, numbers and dates, with each PDF page on a separate worksheet.
Drop your PDF files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your PDF files
Drag and drop or select PDF files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Extract tables into worksheets
Start the conversion to detect positioned rows and columns. Each PDF page becomes a separate worksheet with recognised numbers, percentages, and dates.
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Download XLSX files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert PDF to XLSX?
XLSX is the modern Excel workbook format. The converter detects positioned text and table-like columns, placing each PDF page on a separate worksheet.
Clean digital tables with selectable text convert best. For a scanned document, run OCR first so its rows and values can be recognised as text before conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a multi-page PDF arranged in Excel?
Each PDF page becomes a separate worksheet named Page 1, Page 2, and so on. This keeps unrelated page layouts from being mixed into one table.
Does PDF to XLSX create real Excel cells?
Yes. Positioned PDF text is grouped into inferred rows and columns, then written into editable XLSX cells rather than inserted as page images.
Are numbers and dates usable in Excel formulas?
Clearly formatted numbers, percentages, and ISO dates are stored as Excel values where they can be recognised safely. Ambiguous values such as codes with leading zeroes remain text.
Which PDFs produce the best spreadsheets?
Digital PDFs with clean rows, consistent columns, and selectable text work best. Statements, invoices, reports, and exported tables are good candidates.
Can it convert a scanned PDF to Excel?
This converter reads existing PDF text and positioning. A scan containing only page images needs OCR before its contents can become spreadsheet cells.
Will merged cells and complex layouts match exactly?
The converter infers columns from text positions. Spanning headers, nested tables, side notes, and unusual layouts may need adjustment after opening the workbook.
Does the workbook include useful table formatting?
Detected table headers are emphasised, the first row is frozen, columns are sized to their contents, and filters are added when a suitable header row is found.
Can I batch convert PDF files to XLSX?
Yes. Add several PDFs and convert them together. Each input creates its own XLSX workbook, and completed files can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
What is the difference between XLSX and XLS?
XLSX is the current Excel workbook format and is recommended for modern spreadsheet software. Use PDF to XLS only when an older application specifically requires the legacy format.
How can I turn the workbook back into a PDF?
Use the XLSX to PDF converter to create a fixed document from an Excel workbook.