Extract Tables
Export tables as CSV or Excel
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How to Extract Tables from PDF
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Upload PDF
Select or drag your PDF file into the upload area.
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Extract
Click extract to detect and pull tables from the PDF.
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Download
Download extracted tables as CSV or Excel files.
Common Use Cases
Financial Reports
Extract financial data, balance sheets, and income statements from PDF reports for analysis in Excel.
Research Data
Pull tabular data from research papers and scientific publications for further analysis.
Price Lists & Catalogs
Extract product information and pricing from supplier catalogs and price lists.
Invoice Processing
Extract line items from invoices for import into accounting or ERP systems.
Why Extract Tables from PDFs?
Tables contain structured data that's valuable for analysis, but locked in PDF format, it's just static content. Extraction liberates this data for spreadsheets, databases, and analysis tools.
Best Source Documents
- Financial Statements: Balance sheets, income statements, quarterly reports.
- Research Data: Survey results, experimental data, statistical tables.
- Business Documents: Price lists, inventory reports, project schedules.
- Government Data: Census data, regulatory filings, public records.
CSV Output
Tables export as CSV (comma-separated values) - a universal format that opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, and any data analysis tool. Import, analyze, and visualize your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does table extraction work?
Our tool analyzes text positioning to detect tabular structures, identifies rows and columns based on alignment patterns, then extracts data in structured format.
What PDF types work best for table extraction?
Text-based PDFs work best. PDFs from Word, Excel, or similar applications extract most accurately. For scanned documents, use OCR first.
Can I extract tables to Excel format?
Tables export as CSV which opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application.
What if my tables aren't detected correctly?
Complex tables with merged cells or unusual layouts may not extract perfectly. Try our PDF to Excel conversion for complex documents.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring privacy for sensitive data.
Can I extract multiple tables from one PDF?
Yes, all detected tables are extracted. Each table can be downloaded separately or you can get all tables in one file.
What's the difference from PDF to Excel?
Extract Tables focuses specifically on tabular data with optimized detection. PDF to Excel converts the entire document including text and formatting.
Can I extract tables from financial statements?
Yes, this tool is excellent for extracting data from invoices, bank statements, financial reports, and any document with structured tables.
How accurate is the extraction?
For simple, well-formatted tables, accuracy is typically 95%+. Complex tables with merged cells or unusual formatting may need manual cleanup.
Can I preview tables before downloading?
Yes, extracted tables are displayed in a preview where you can verify the data before downloading the CSV file.