PDF to Excel Converter
Convert PDF tables and data to Excel online — free, no signup. Best with text-based PDFs.
Click to upload or drag and drop
PDF — up to 50MB
Files are processed securely and deleted within 1 hour. We never store or share your files.
How to convert PDF to Excel
- Upload your PDF by clicking or dragging it into the upload area.
- The converter extracts tables and structured data from your PDF.
- Download your Excel (.xlsx) file — open directly in Excel or Google Sheets.
Why use Formfy's PDF to Excel converter?
The converter uses LibreOffice Calc to extract structured data from text-based PDFs. Reports, invoices, financial statements, and tables with clear row/column boundaries convert with high fidelity.
For PDFs with complex or irregular data layouts, try our AI PDF Data Extractor — it uses AI to intelligently identify and structure data from any PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF to Excel Converter free?
Yes — PDF to Excel Converter is completely free to use. No signup, no account, no subscription required. Upload your file and get your result instantly.
Is it safe to upload my PDF?
Your files are transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection, scanned for viruses, and permanently deleted from our servers within 1 hour. We never share, sell, or use your files for any purpose other than the conversion you requested.
Do you keep my files after conversion?
No. Files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers within 1 hour of upload. We do not store, archive, or back up any user files.
What is the maximum file size?
The maximum file size is 50MB. Most PDFs are well under this limit. If your file is larger, consider splitting it first using our free Split PDF tool.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows?
Yes — PDF to Excel Converter works in any modern web browser on any device. No download or installation required.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No account is required to use this tool. All 28 Formfy PDF tools are completely free and anonymous. Create a free Formfy account only if you want to collect online form responses or send documents for e-signature.
What kinds of PDFs convert best to Excel?
Text-based PDFs containing tables, financial data, or structured rows and columns produce the best results. Scanned PDFs (images of documents) have lower accuracy since cell boundaries must be inferred from visual layout. For scanned tables, try our OCR PDF tool first to make the document text-searchable.
Will my table formatting be preserved?
Basic table structure (rows and columns) is preserved for text-based PDFs. Complex formatting — merged cells, colored headers, or nested tables — may need minor cleanup in Excel after conversion.