Extract simple PDF tables into a CSV file

Turn detected table text from a PDF into CSV rows, choosing a comma, semicolon or tab delimiter for your spreadsheet app.

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Extract straightforward table text from a PDF into CSV for spreadsheets and data tools. This best-effort process may misplace cells in borderless tables, merged rows or multi-column layouts, so verify critical figures after export.

Good for: importing simple price lists, reviewing tabular reports, preparing records for analysis.

  • Delimiter choice
  • Editable rows
  • Easy import
  • Delimiter choice

    Use comma, semicolon or tab to match your spreadsheet import settings.

  • Editable rows

    Move basic PDF table content into a standard data format.

  • Easy import

    Open CSV in spreadsheet apps and data-processing tools.

  • Works on any device

    PDF to CSV runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.

How to extract simple PDF tables into a CSV file

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF containing a simple table.

  2. 2

    Choose the delimiter your destination expects.

  3. 3

    Download the CSV and check rows against the source.

Limits and formats

Input
PDF
Output
CSV
Files per run
One file
Max file size
25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
Kept for
1 hour, then deleted
Account
Not required

Frequently asked questions

Will CSV preserve merged cells?

No. CSV is a flat row-and-column format, and extraction from complex PDF tables is approximate.

Should I choose comma or semicolon?

Choose the delimiter your spreadsheet or regional settings use; tab is another option for data containing many commas.

Can it extract a table from a scan?

Use OCR PDF first, then check the result carefully: scan recognition and table detection can both introduce errors.

What is the free file size limit?

Guests can upload files up to 25 MB each. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB per file, and Premium allows 500 MB per file with larger batches.

Are uploaded documents private?

Files are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted after a short time following processing.

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