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Convert PDF to Excel for free with Smallpdf’s secure online converter. Extract tables, numbers, and formatting into an XLSX file. No installation or account creation needed.

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Convert PDF to Excel in Seconds

Need to turn a PDF into an editable Excel spreadsheet? Whether it’s a bank statement, an invoice, or a report full of tables, our free converter extracts your data accurately into a ready-to-edit XLSX file.

Work With Scanned Documents

With Smallpdf Pro, you can convert scanned PDFs to editable Excel files using OCR (optical character recognition). Upload a photo of a receipt, invoice, or printed table, and the converter extracts the text into an editable spreadsheet.

Scanned PDF converted to editable Excel spreadsheet using OCR technology

Share and Collaborate After Converting

Once your PDF is an Excel spreadsheet, share it with teammates in a few clicks. Generate a shareable link, email the file directly, or save it to cloud storage like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox.

Share converted Excel file via link, email, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox

No Installation, No Sign-Up

Upload your PDF, convert it to an XLSX file in seconds, and get back to work. Everything runs in your browser. You don’t have to install anything or create an account.

Convert PDF to XLS file in your browser — no software or account needed

How To Convert PDF to Excel for Free

  1. Import or drag & drop your file to the PDF to Excel converter.
  2. Select “Basic” to convert selectable text, “Advanced with OCR” to make all text, including in images, editable, or “Edit PDF directly” to edit text in your PDF without converting first.
  3. Click “Convert” and wait just a few seconds.
  4. Download or share your converted XLSX file.
PDF file being converted to an Excel spreadsheet with Smallpdf's free converter

Free, Fast, & Secure PDF to Excel Converter

  • PDF tables extracted into Excel with original column and number formatting intact

    Accurate PDF to Excel Conversion

    Convert PDFs into Excel spreadsheets with your original table structure, columns, and number formatting intact. The converter outputs XLSX files, so the file is compatible with newer versions of Microsoft Excel.
  • Convert PDF to Excel on iOS and Android with the Smallpdf mobile app

    Convert PDF to Excel, Anywhere

    Convert PDFs to Excel from any device, anytime. With the Smallpdf mobile app for iOS and Android, you can convert on the go.
  • Batch convert multiple PDF files to Excel in one go with Smallpdf Pro

    Convert Multiple Files at Once

    Save time by converting several PDFs to Excel in a single batch. Batch processing lets you convert large document sets quickly, and is available with Smallpdf Pro.
  • ISO/IEC 27001 certified PDF to Excel converter with 256-bit TLS encryption

    Certified Data Security

    Smallpdf is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and audited annually. Your files are protected with 256-bit TLS encryption and deleted from our servers after one hour.
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    Other than PDF to Excel, you can also convert Word, PowerPoint, and image files. Plus, use 40+ PDF tools to edit, merge, compress, and organize your documents—all in one place.
  • Smallpdf is a GDPR-compliant PDF to Excel converter — files deleted from servers after one hour

    GDPR Compliance

    As a GDPR-compliant service, Smallpdf handles your data responsibly. You stay in control of your documents at every step.

PDF to Excel FAQs

  • Can I convert a scanned PDF to Excel?

    Yes. With OCR (optical character recognition), you can convert scanned PDF text into an editable Excel spreadsheet. OCR is available with a Smallpdf Pro account. Start with a 7-day free trial.

  • Is the PDF to Excel converter free to use?

    Yes. You can convert PDFs to Excel for free with some usage limits. For unlimited conversions and access to batch processing, try a 7-day free trial of Smallpdf Pro.

  • Does the converter output XLS or XLSX files?

    Smallpdf’s free converter produces XLSX files by default. This is the current standard format for Microsoft Excel. XLSX works in Excel 2007 and later, as well as Google Sheets and other spreadsheet apps.

  • Is the Convert PDF to Excel tool safe to use?

    Smallpdf is ISO/IEC 27001-certified and GDPR-compliant. Files are encrypted in transit using 256-bit TLS and automatically deleted from our servers after one hour.

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