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Free convert PDF to Excel online with OCR, accurately extract tables from scanned documents

  • Convert scanned PDFs to editable files with OCR.

  • Original layouts and formatting are fully preserved.

  • Text, tables, and graphics remain editable.

  • Maintain fonts, bold, italics, and underlines.

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Accurate OCR recognition

Accurate OCR recognition

Our advanced OCR technology precisely extracts data from image-based and scanned PDFs. It accurately recognizes complex tables and layouts, ensuring your editable Excel output mirrors the original source without manual fixes.

Supports Large and Multi-Page PDFs

Supports Large and Multi-Page PDFs

Seamlessly process extensive documents and multi-page files, retaining data integrity and formatting, making it an ideal tool for handling complex datasets and professional reports.

Fast and Reliable Processing

Fast and Reliable Processing

PDFgear leverages optimized algorithms to deliver quick and accurate conversions, ensuring your files are processed efficiently, whether it’s a single-page document or a multi-page PDF.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Effortlessly accessible on any device or browser, PDFgear provides ultimate flexibility for users to convert PDFs to Excel from anywhere, at any time.

Completely Free to Use

Completely Free to Use

PDFgear provides unlimited access without hidden costs or subscriptions. While the file size is capped at 100 MB, there are no restrictions on usage frequency or the number of file pages, ensuring a user-friendly and cost-effective experience.

Secure with Clear Privacy Policies

Secure with Clear Privacy Policies

PDFgear prioritizes your security by implementing robust encryption and automatic file deletion. Learn more about our privacy policies, ensuring a trustworthy and secure conversion experience.

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PDFgear offers both online and offline PDF tools for all your PDF needs.

Features PDFgear Software PDF to Excel Online
Accessibility Installation required Web browser-based
File Size Limit No limit 100 MB
Performance Fastest Faster ¹
Internet Requirement Works without Internet Internet required
Functionality Powerful all-in-one PDF solution with AI features for batch processing, document, and image conversions Lightweight, ideal for single-file conversions under 100 MB
User Experience Advanced, full-featured, suitable for power users Simple, intuitive, and beginner-friendly
Data Processing Files processed on local device Files processed by cloud servers ²
Ideal For Power users needing advanced features, batch processing, and offline functionality Casual users with small files and quick online needs

1. Faster: Requires uploading files to the server for processing; speed may vary depending on the size and complexity of the PDF file.

2. Files processed by cloud servers: Your files are uploaded to and processed on AWS US secure cloud servers. Files are deleted immediately after you download them, ensuring data privacy.

How to Convert PDF to Excel Online with OCR for Free

1. Select PDF File

To select your PDF file, you can drag and drop it into this web-based PDF tool or click the "Select PDF File" button.

2. Convert PDF to Excel

Select the conversion mode you need—with or without OCR, then click the "Convert" button to begin the conversion.

3. Download Excel File

After processing, click the "Download File" button to save the Excel document directly to your device.

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Your Questions Are Answered

How to extract data from scanned PDF to Excel?

Simply upload your scanned PDF file to PDFgear converter. The tool will automatically detect the scanned image and engage our built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. The OCR feature reads the non-selectable text, extracts the data, and outputs a fully editable Excel spreadsheet (XLSX) for you to download.

How to OCR tables and diagrams in PDF to Excel?

Our OCR engine is highly optimized for complex structures. When you upload a PDF containing tables or diagrams, the OCR not only recognizes the text within but also intelligently maps the table borders, rows, and columns. This ensures that the resulting Excel file maintains the original structure, making the data instantly usable without manual reformatting.

How can I ensure table formatting is preserved?

PDFgear preserves table structures, layouts, and alignment accurately, ensuring your Excel output is clean and matches the original PDF with minimal manual adjustment.

Can multi-page PDFs be converted into one Excel file?

Yes, PDFgear combines all pages in a PDF into a single, structured Excel file, maintaining data order and consistency for easy analysis.

Is there a file size or page limit?

Yes, the online tool supports files up to 100 MB in size, with no restrictions on page numbers or conversion frequency.

Can I convert multiple PDFs simultaneously?

No, the online tool processes one file at a time. To convert more, you’ll upload each file individually.

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