How is this different from PDF to Excel?

PDF to Excel converts the whole document — text, layout, and tables — into a single spreadsheet sheet. Extract Tables focuses specifically on table data: each detected table is placed on its own labelled sheet, making it easy to work with individual datasets without sifting through unrelated content.

What types of tables can be extracted?

The extractor detects bordered tables (with visible grid lines) and borderless tables (aligned column data without lines). Clearly structured tables convert with high accuracy. PDFs with merged cells, complex multi-level headers, or image-based tables may need light clean-up after extraction.

Is my data secure when I upload documents?

Every file transfer is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Once uploaded, files are stored encrypted and automatically deleted from our servers within 2 hours of processing. We do not read, analyse, or share your documents with any third party.

What's the file size limit?

Each PDF can be up to 50MB on the free tier. If you need to process larger files, contact us — bulk processing for larger jobs is available.

What format is the output file?

The output is an .xlsx file. Each detected table is placed on a separate, labelled sheet. The file is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and Apple Numbers.

Do I need to install software or create an account?

No installation and no signup required. PDFHaul runs entirely in your browser. You can extract tables immediately without creating an account.

How long is the output file available to download?

Your Excel file is available to download immediately after processing. Files are permanently deleted from our servers within 2 hours. Save the file to your device before closing the page.

Extract Tables from PDF Online

Pull every table from your PDF into a structured Excel spreadsheet. Each detected table lands on its own sheet, labelled and ready to use. No software, no signup required.

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How to Extract Tables from PDF

1
Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF. All PDF versions are supported up to 50MB.
2
Extract the tables
Click Extract Tables. PDFHaul detects every table in the document and maps rows, columns, and cell values into spreadsheet format.
3
Download your spreadsheet
Download the .xlsx file. Each table is on its own labelled sheet, ready to work with in Excel or Google Sheets.

Why use PDFHaul
to extract PDF tables?

One sheet per table

Each detected table is placed on its own labelled sheet in the output .xlsx file. No mixing of unrelated data — every table is isolated and ready to use.

Table structure preserved

Rows, columns, and cell values are mapped accurately into spreadsheet cells. Spend less time reformatting and more time working with the data.

Files deleted in 2 hours

Your documents are automatically purged from our servers within 2 hours. Not stored, not analysed, not sold.

No watermarks, ever

Your extracted spreadsheet is clean. No branding, no watermarks, no trial stamps on your data.

Who extracts
tables from PDFs?

Structured data locked inside PDFs becomes immediately usable once extracted into a spreadsheet.

Financial analysts and accountants

Financial statements, audit reports, and balance sheets distributed as PDFs often contain tables that need to be analysed in a spreadsheet. Extract once and work with the numbers directly.

Researchers and data teams

Government statistics, academic papers, and survey results frequently include data tables. Extract them into Excel for analysis, visualisation, and integration with other datasets.

Procurement and operations

Supplier price lists, inventory reports, and logistics data sent as PDFs can be extracted to spreadsheets for comparison, filtering, and import into business systems.

Legal and compliance teams

Contracts, regulatory filings, and audit reports often contain structured data tables. Extract them to Excel for record-keeping, tracking, and reporting workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about extracting tables from PDFs

Yes, completely free with no hidden limits on the free tier. You can extract tables from PDFs at no cost, with no watermarks on the output. No subscription required.

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