PDF to Excel

Turn static tables into editable spreadsheets with PDFLUX PDF to Excel. This online tool converts your PDF data into real Excel (.xlsx) files in just a few clicks. You can extract tables from reports, invoices, statements, and forms directly in your browser—and you can use it completely free.

How to Convert PDF to Excel Online

1. First, click “Use Tool Now”
   Open the PDFLUX PDF to Excel tool in your browser.
2. Then upload your PDF file
   Drag and drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to choose a file from your computer, phone, or tablet.
3. Next, choose pages or full document
   Select whether you want to convert all pages or only a page range (for example, 2–5), if the tool offers this option.
4. After that, click “Convert to Excel”
   The tool analyzes your PDF tables and turns them into an editable Excel spreadsheet.
5. Finally, download your Excel file
   Save the .xlsx file to your device and open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or another spreadsheet program.

Features

✅ Convert PDF tables to Excel – Turn static tables into real rows and columns
✅ All pages or selected range – Export an entire document or just key sections
✅ Editable .xlsx output – Work with your data in Excel, Sheets, or other tools
✅ Keep table structure – Preserve columns, basic formatting, and numbers where possible
✅ Secure and private – Conversion runs in your browser on your device
✅ No sign‑up required – Start converting right away, no account needed
✅ Works on any device – Desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone
✅ Free to use – Convert as many PDFs to Excel as you want

Why use PDFLUX PDF to Excel?

PDFLUX PDF to Excel is ideal when you need to edit, sort, or analyze data that currently sits inside a PDF. Manually retyping tables is slow and error‑prone. Instead, you can convert the PDF to Excel and work directly with the cells.

Because the tool runs in your browser, you do not need any extra software or plugins. You can convert PDFs at home, in the office, or on the move. Accountants, analysts, students, administrators, and everyday users all save time by moving data from PDF into spreadsheets.

Strong privacy with in‑browser conversion

Many PDFs include sensitive information such as prices, client data, or internal numbers. Therefore, PDFLUX PDF to Excel focuses on client‑side processing whenever possible. In simple terms, the conversion step runs inside your browser, so your PDF stays on your device during the task. Because of this, you can safely use the tool with:

• Invoices and billing reports
• Bank or transaction statements
• Sales, stock, and HR data
• Internal summaries and dashboards

In addition, we do not scan your files for ads, and we do not sell your data.

Fast and simple workflow

You should not need advanced skills to move data out of a PDF. For that reason, PDFLUX keeps the process short and clear: upload the file, choose pages, click “Convert to Excel”, and download the result. As a result, you can turn even long reports into Excel sheets in a short time and start working with filters, formulas, and charts almost immediately.

Completely free to use

Many PDF‑to‑Excel converters sit behind paywalls or impose strict limits. However, PDFLUX PDF to Excel is free. You do not need a subscription, license, or credit card. Instead, you can visit the page whenever you like and convert as many PDFs as you need without cost.

Common Use Cases

Accounting and Finance

Financial documents often arrive as PDFs, but analysis is easier in Excel. With PDFLUX, you can:

• Convert invoice lists into spreadsheets for reconciliation
• Extract expense reports and sort them by date, category, or amount
• Turn bank statements into Excel for quick filters and summaries

As a result, you can check totals, spot errors, and produce reports much faster.

Sales, Inventory, and Operations

Teams in sales and operations often receive tables in PDF form. Therefore, you can:

• Export price lists from PDFs into Excel for quick updates
• Convert inventory reports to track stock changes over time
• Pull order lists or delivery records into spreadsheets for analysis

Because of this, you can combine data from many PDFs into one clear Excel file.

Research, Study, and Data Collection

Students and researchers often need numerical data from PDFs. With PDF to Excel, you can:

• Extract tables from research papers for your own analysis
• Convert survey results or stat tables into spreadsheets
• Move course data or lab results into Excel for charts and calculations

Thus, you avoid manual typing and reduce the chance of mistakes.

Reporting, Dashboards, and BI

Sometimes source systems only export to PDF. In that case, you can:

• Convert system reports into Excel for use in dashboards
• Export KPI tables from PDFs and feed them into BI tools
• Turn monthly summaries into spreadsheets for trend analysis

This way, you connect static PDF data to dynamic analytics workflows.

Tips for Best Results

💡 Use clear, table‑based PDFs:
Conversion works best when your PDF contains real tables with clear rows and columns. If the layout is very complex or decorative, results may need more cleanup.

💡 Check if your PDF is scanned:
If the PDF is only a scan (an image of a page), text and numbers may not be directly readable. If the tool offers OCR (optical character recognition), enable it. Otherwise, very image‑based tables may need extra work.

💡 Review your Excel file:
After download, open the .xlsx file and scan a few rows and columns. Make sure numbers look correct and that data appears in the right places.

💡 Clean and format in Excel:
Once your data is in Excel, you can remove extra blank rows, fix headers, and set number formats. This step makes your spreadsheet easier to use.

💡 Keep the original PDF:
Always store the original PDF in a safe place. Then, if you need to re‑convert certain pages or check the original layout, you can go back to the source.

FAQ

Is it secure?

Yes. PDFLUX PDF to Excel treats your documents with care. The conversion often runs inside your browser, so your PDF stays on your device while you work. In addition, we do not scan your content for ads, and we do not sell your data. The site also uses HTTPS, which helps protect your connection while you upload and download.

Can I use it on Mac?

Yes, you can use PDFLUX PDF to Excel on a Mac. It also works on Windows, Linux, Chromebooks, and most phones and tablets. You only need a modern browser such as Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Therefore, you do not have to install extra software to convert PDFs to Excel.

Is PDF to Excel conversion really free?

Yes. The PDF to Excel tool is fully free. You can open the page, upload your PDF, convert it, and download the Excel file without paying or creating an account. Moreover, you can use the tool as often as you like.

Will the Excel file look exactly like the PDF?

Not always. The goal is to create an editable spreadsheet, not a perfect visual copy. Tables, rows, and columns are kept where possible, but complex layouts, merged cells, or heavy formatting may look different. You can adjust the layout inside Excel after conversion.

Can I convert password‑protected PDFs?

You can convert password‑protected PDFs only if you know the password. First, use PDFLUX Unlock PDF to create an unlocked copy. Then upload that version to PDF to Excel.

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

Partially. If your scanned PDF already includes selectable text (for example, it was scanned with OCR), the tool can often extract the tables. If the file is pure images without OCR, results may be limited unless the tool provides its own OCR option. In that case, enable OCR and review the output carefully.

Security & Privacy

• 🔒 In‑browser processing: Conversion runs with JavaScript on your device (client side) whenever possible.
• 🔒 No long‑term storage: We do not keep your PDFs or Excel files after you finish the task.
• 🔒 No account needed: You can convert files without sign‑up or personal details.
• 🔒 Encrypted connection: HTTPS helps protect data while it moves between your device and our site.
• 🔒 No content sale: We do not read, sell, or trade the content of your documents.

Browser Compatibility

PDFLUX PDF to Excel works well on most modern browsers, so you can choose the one you prefer:

• ✅ Google Chrome
• ✅ Mozilla Firefox
• ✅ Apple Safari (on macOS and iOS)
• ✅ Microsoft Edge
• ✅ Other Chromium‑based browsers like Brave and Opera

If you keep your browser updated, you can use the tool without any plug‑ins or add‑ons.

Related Tools

After you convert PDF to Excel, you may also find these PDFLUX tools helpful:

• Excel to PDF – Turn your updated spreadsheets back into shareable PDFs (if available)
• PDF to Text – Extract plain text when you do not need table structure
• Split PDF – Separate sections before converting only the pages you need
• Merge PDF – Combine reports before running one conversion to Excel
• Protect PDF – Add a password to PDF copies that still contain sensitive data

Technical Details

• Input format: Standard PDF files from apps, scanners, and printers
• Output format: Excel .xlsx files compatible with major spreadsheet programs
• Typical max size: Often up to around 50 MB per file, depending on your browser and device memory
• Content handling: Focuses on tables and structured data; complex layouts may need manual cleanup
• OCR support: If available, OCR can help read text from scanned tables; accuracy may vary

Need Help?

If you have trouble converting PDF to Excel, you can try these quick checks:

• First, make sure the PDF opens correctly in a PDF reader
• Then, confirm that tables look clear and not heavily distorted
• Next, try converting fewer pages if your browser feels slow
• After that, update your browser to the latest version and try again

If these steps do not solve the problem, you can contact the PDFLUX support team through the support or contact page on the site.

Start using PDFLUX PDF to Excel now to turn your PDF tables into fully editable spreadsheets—fast, simple, and secure.