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PDF to Excel Converter

Convert PDF to Excel (.xlsx) online — extract tables and text into a spreadsheet. Free, private, and local in your browser.

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Everything you need in a free PDF to Excel converter

Real Excel (.xlsx) output

Export PDF data into a workbook you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or LibreOffice Calc.

Table-aware extraction

Detect columns from horizontal gaps so invoices, reports, and tabular PDFs land in spreadsheet cells.

100% browser-based

Conversion uses PDF.js and builds the XLSX on your device. Your documents stay private — nothing uploads to Focera.

Flexible worksheets

Keep everything on one sheet or create a worksheet per PDF page. Drop files up to 25 MB (50 pages).

How It Works

Turning a PDF into a spreadsheet should be quick and private. Focera keeps the whole flow on one page — upload, choose layout options, convert, and download without an account or desktop installer.

  1. Upload your PDF. Drag and drop a file up to 25 MB (max 50 pages), or click the zone to browse from your device.
  2. Choose layout options. Use Detect tables to split columns by spacing, or One column for line-by-line rows. Pick one sheet or a sheet per page.
  3. Convert and download. Click Convert to Excel. An .xlsx file is built locally and downloads automatically — preview a sample of the rows in the panel.

Jump back to the PDF to Excel converter anytime to process another file.

Detect Tables vs One Column

Detect tables looks at horizontal gaps between text pieces on each line and maps them into spreadsheet columns. It works best on reports, invoices, and PDFs that already look tabular.

One column puts each text line into a single cell. Use this for prose-heavy PDFs, or when auto column detection splits content too aggressively.

Popular Use Cases

  • Export report tables — Move PDF totals and line items into Excel for sorting and formulas.
  • Reconcile invoices — Pull amounts and descriptions into a worksheet you can filter and share.
  • Reuse statement data — Convert bank or account statements into rows for analysis.
  • Archive lists as XLSX — Keep a spreadsheet copy of PDF directories, schedules, or inventories.

Private by Design

Your PDF is read and converted entirely in your browser. Focera does not receive the file, store pages, or run conversion on a remote server. When you leave the page, object URLs are revoked and nothing remains on our infrastructure.

  • PDF to Word — Convert PDFs into editable .docx documents.
  • PDF to PowerPoint — Convert PDF pages into editable or visual .pptx slides.
  • PDF to Text — Extract plain text from a PDF to copy or download as .txt.
  • Word to PDF — Convert .docx documents into A4 or Letter PDFs.
  • PDF to JPG — Convert PDF pages to JPEG images for sharing and design tools.
  • PDF Editor — Reorder, rotate, or extract pages before converting to Excel.
  • Merge PDF — Combine multiple PDFs into one file before converting.
  • Split PDF — Break a PDF into pages or ranges before converting.
  • Compress PDF — Shrink PDFs for email and uploads when you need a smaller document.
  • Image to Text — OCR photos and screenshots into editable text.

FAQ

Is this PDF to Excel converter free?

Yes. Convert and download unlimited PDFs with no account, subscription, watermark, or daily limit.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser with PDF.js. Your files stay on your device.

What is the difference between Detect tables and One column?

Detect tables splits lines into spreadsheet columns using horizontal gaps — best for invoices and reports. One column puts each text line into a single cell, which is better for prose-heavy PDFs.

Will tables match the original PDF exactly?

Column detection works well on clear tabular layouts, but complex multi-level tables, merged cells, and scanned pages may need cleanup in Excel afterward.

What file do I download?

You get a .xlsx workbook compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, and LibreOffice Calc.

Does this work on scanned PDFs?

This tool reads selectable text already in the PDF. Image-only scans usually need OCR first — try PDF to JPG plus Image to Text, then paste into Excel.

Is there a file size or page limit?

Yes. Upload PDFs up to 25 MB with a maximum of 50 pages per conversion.

Can I convert password-protected PDFs?

Not directly. Unlock the file first with Unlock PDF, then upload the unlocked copy to convert.

Do I need to install software?

No. Open the page in a modern browser, drop your PDF, and convert immediately.

Need more PDF utilities?

Merge, split, compress, or convert pages to Word and JPG — Focera keeps everyday tools fast, private, and free.

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