PDF to Excel — Extract Tables Without Losing Structure
Pull tables, grid lines, and cell data from PDFs into editable Excel workbooks — not a single-column text dump.
Extract tables, not just text
Spreadsheet exports from basic PDF tools paste values into a single column. RatPDF detects lattice and stream tables, rebuilds cell borders where possible, and falls back to structured CSV-style output when a PDF was scanned or flattened.
Works well for
- Bank statements and transaction grids
- GST / VAT summary tables from invoices
- Price lists and inventory sheets embedded in PDF reports
- Survey results published as PDF appendices
Tips for cleaner Excel output
- Start from the original digital PDF (exported from Excel or accounting software) rather than a print-to-PDF copy.
- If the PDF is a scan, expect image-based pages — use PDF to Word with OCR first, then copy tables.
- Merge multi-part statements with Merge PDF before converting so row order stays intact.
Security & retention
Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on our servers, and stored only long enough for you to download the result. Temporary copies are removed automatically; we do not use your documents to train models or build marketing lists.
Free vs Pro
- Free — 3 conversions per tool per day, 200 MB per file.
- Pro — unlimited use, 4 GB uploads, priority conversion queue. See plans.