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Convert PDF tables to CSV

Convert PDF to CSV by extracting rows and columns, with a choice of separator and page handling. Enable OCR for scanned pages. Free to use, with no sign-up required.

Files processed on your device
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Add a file

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Options

Separator
Pages
All pages, or e.g. 1,3-5, odd, even, 8-last
Add a file to start.

01 How it works

  1. Add a PDF.
  2. Choose pages, separator, and optional OCR for scans.
  3. Download the CSV.

02 Good to know

Rows and columns are inferred from text positions. Complex or loosely aligned tables may need editing. Images, formatting, formulas, and exact table structure are not preserved. Optional OCR reads image-only pages, up to 25 MB and 20 selected pages; check recognized numbers.

03Export PDF table text as CSV

Add a PDF with selectable text, choose the pages to process, and select comma, semicolon, or tab as the separator. The tool infers rows and columns from the positions of text on each page.

You can add a blank row between pages to keep page boundaries visible in the resulting file. Open the CSV in a spreadsheet app or text editor to review its contents.

04Review table structure after extraction

Rows and columns are inferred, so complex tables and loosely aligned text may need editing. Check values, separators, and row order before using the CSV for analysis.

The export does not preserve images, styling, formulas, or exact table structure. Turn on OCR scanned pages for image-only pages, up to 25 MB and 20 selected pages. Check recognized numbers against the scan.

05Pick CSV or Excel output

CSV is a plain text format suited to importing into data tools. Choose PDF to Excel if you want an XLSX workbook with one sheet per page or numeric values stored as numbers.

Keep the original PDF to compare extracted rows with the document, especially for figures that affect decisions.

06 Questions

Can PDF to CSV extract a table?

Yes. It infers table rows and columns from selectable text in the PDF.

Which separators are available?

Choose comma, semicolon, or tab.

Can it convert a scanned PDF?

Yes, with OCR scanned pages enabled. Choose the language and review recognized numbers and inferred columns before using the CSV.

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