Free Online PDF to Excel Converter

Use the Micro PDF PDF to Excel tool to automatically recognize table structures in PDFs, accurately extract data to editable Excel format (.xlsx/.xls), no manual entry required. Supports simultaneous extraction of multiple tables, suitable for processing financial reports, data statistics, lists and other scenarios in PDFs, significantly improving data organization efficiency.

Whether it's simple single-column tables or complex merged cell tables, Micro PDF can efficiently recognize them. Free users can enjoy basic extraction functions to meet daily data processing needs.

Table of Contents

• Key Features
• How to Use Micro PDF to Convert PDF to Excel
• Table Recognition Capabilities and Data Extraction Results
• Post-Conversion Excel Data Processing Tips
• Multi-Platform Support and Batch Conversion
• Frequently Asked Questions

Key Features

• Intelligent Table Recognition: Automatically identifies table borders, cells and data in PDFs, distinguishing headers from content rows.
• Accurate Data Extraction: Text-based PDF table data extraction accuracy rate reaches 99%, supports merged cells and nested table recognition.
• Two Output Formats: Supports .xlsx (Excel 2007+) and .xls (legacy format), compatible with different Excel versions.
• Free and Unlimited: Single files up to 30MB convert free with unlimited daily usage, no registration required.
• Multiple Table Extraction: Multiple tables in the same PDF can be extracted as different worksheets in Excel, facilitating classification and organization.

How to Use Micro PDF to Convert PDF to Excel

The Micro PDF PDF to Excel tool has convenient operation, completing data extraction in 3 steps:

1. Visit the Micro PDF website: Micro PDF, click on the "PDF to Excel" tool entry.
2. Upload the PDF file to be converted (supports drag-and-drop upload, up to 3 files at once).
3. Select output format (default .xlsx), click "Start Conversion", then click "Download File" after completion to save the converted Excel.

Tips to Improve Extraction Accuracy

• Optimize PDF Quality: Ensure table lines in PDF are clear and not skewed (can be rotated and corrected first with "Edit PDF"), avoiding data recognition misalignment.
• Split Complex Files: For PDFs containing large amounts of text and tables, first split by table position with "Split PDF", then extract table data separately.
• Process Scanned Documents: Scanned table documents need to be processed with "OCR" first, converted to recognizable text before extraction, improving data accuracy.

Table Recognition Capabilities and Data Extraction Results

Micro PDF supports multiple table types with the following extraction results:

Post-Conversion Excel Data Processing Tips

Extracted Excel can be optimized in the following ways:

• Data Validation: Use Excel's "Find Replace" to correct possible recognition errors (such as confusion between number "0" and letter "O").
• Format Uniformity: Use "Format Painter" to unify header styles, set number formats for data columns (such as currency, percentage).
• Formula Calculation: Add sum, average and other formulas, directly analyze based on extracted data without re-entry.
• Excel to PDF: After processing, use the "Excel to PDF" tool to convert data to PDF for sharing and archiving.

Multi-Platform Support and Batch Conversion

The Micro PDF PDF to Excel tool supports all-scenario usage:

• Web Version: Computer browsers support batch uploading of 3 files, suitable for processing local PDF reports, direct editing after extraction.
• Mobile Version: WeChat mini-program "Micro PDF" supports scanned table PDF conversion from photos, suitable for quick data extraction when traveling.
• Desktop Version: Client supports offline conversion of large files (over 200MB), batch processing of 10 files with 50% faster extraction speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will converted Excel tables show data misalignment?

Regular bordered tables rarely misalign; borderless or blurry tables may show slight misalignment, which can be corrected in Excel with the "Text to Columns" function.

2. What PDF file sizes can free users convert?

Free users support single files up to 30MB, maximum 3 files at once; VIP users support single files up to 200MB, 10 files for batch conversion, unlocking high-precision table recognition.

3. Can I extract only one table from a PDF?

Yes. First crop the target table page with "Edit PDF", then upload for conversion, extracting only the table data from that page.

4. Can data from scanned document tables be calculated directly after conversion?

Yes. After "OCR" processing, text in scanned documents converts to editable numbers, which can be directly used for formula calculations in Excel.

5. Does converted Excel retain the original table format?

Retains basic formats (such as merged cells, row/column order), but fonts, colors and other styles may need to be re-set in Excel.

6. Are multiple tables extracted to the same worksheet?

No. Multiple tables in the same PDF are automatically assigned to different worksheets in Excel (Sheet1, Sheet2, etc.) and named by page number.

7. Is data stored by Micro PDF during conversion?

No. All files and extracted data are automatically deleted after conversion completion (download or 24 hours later), server doesn't retain any information, ensuring data security.