PDF to Excel: How to Convert on PDF to XLS or XLSX on Computer, Phone

PDF documents have their fair share of advantages, however, editing tables in PDF is not always easy. If you want to extract a table from a PDF document or just want to edit some text in a spreadsheet format, it’s best to convert the PDF to an .xlsx file or an Excel document. Continue reading this article and we will tell you how to convert PDF to Excel document.

Convert PDF to Excel online

The first method we recommend is completely free and works on all major operating systems, including Windows 10, macOS, Android, and iOS. By using this method, you don’t even need to download third-party apps for your device. Please follow the steps below.

1. Visit ilovepdf.com and select PDF to Excel.
2. On the next screen, click Select PDF file Select the PDF from your device. After selecting, click choose.
3. After the file is uploaded, click Convert to EXCEL.
4. On the next screen, click Download EXCEL Save the converted Excel document on your device.
5. In addition to this website, you can also visit smallpdf.com, pdf2go.com or hipdf.com to convert PDF to Excel.

Convert PDF to Excel on Android, iPhone

The next method allows you to convert PDF to Excel on your iOS or Android device. Please note that for this app you need to download a third-party app and it will only work if you have an active internet connection on your device. Having said that, follow the steps below.

1. download AirSlate PDF to Excel converter in the App Store. The application is called Alto PDF to Excel converter on Google Play.
2. After installing the application, Open Save it on your iPhone and load the PDF you want to convert to Excel.
3. After selecting the file, click change In the upper right corner > Just wait a few seconds.
4. Your new spreadsheet will now download to your iPhone. You can access and edit it in Microsoft Excel or Numbers.
5. Likewise, if you have an Android phone, open the app and load the PDF you want to convert to Excel.
6. After selecting the file, click change In the upper right corner > Just wait a few seconds.
7. On the next screen, click download.
8. The new file will now be saved in the phone’s internal storage. You can access it using a compatible application such as Microsoft Excel.

Convert PDF to Excel offline

The last method we would like to suggest is the paid method. If you don’t mind subscribing to Adobe Acrobat DC, then this method allows you to easily convert any PDF to Excel offline. Please follow the steps below.

1. Open PDF files in Adobe Acrobat DC.
2. Go to tool > Click Export PDF.
3. Click Convert to and select spreadsheet as your export format.
4. Next, click exit Save the new file in Excel format.

As we’ve already mentioned, this is a paid method and you can check out Adobe’s plans and pricing by clicking here.

These methods allow you to easily convert PDF to Excel spreadsheet.

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