Extract PDF Text to Excel
Puts each line of a PDF into its own cell in an Excel (.xlsx) file. Tables and columns aren't detected.
Drag and drop a PDF file, or click to choose one
Select a single file
Usage examples
Moving a list you received as a PDF into Excel
Want to work with a list a vendor sent as a PDF, inside Excel? Extract it line by line and rearrange it into the shape you need.
Sorting or filtering the content of a text PDF
Want to sort or filter a list that's inside a PDF? Convert it to Excel and use Excel's sort and filter features right away.
Pasting PDF content into another spreadsheet
Want to move text from a PDF into a sheet you're already working on? Copy just the lines you need from the converted Excel file.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Both extraction and conversion happen entirely in your browser, and the file is never sent to a server.
Does content with tables or multiple columns land in separate cells?
No. This tool doesn't detect tables or column structure. Each line of the PDF goes into a single cell in column A as-is — content that looked like multiple columns ends up merged as text in one cell. Rather than attempting fragile table detection, this takes the simple, predictable approach of extracting line by line.
Will a scanned image PDF convert too?
No. A PDF that's just a scanned image with no real text has nothing to extract, so you'll get an empty file. This only works properly on PDFs where the text can be selected.
What library does this use?
Instead of a dedicated Excel library, the Excel file format (OOXML) is assembled directly using only a zip library with no known vulnerabilities.