PDF to CSV
Extract tables from PDFs and convert to CSV
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Supports PDF files up to 100MB
Need to extract table data from a PDF? iReadPDF's PDF to CSV converter automatically detects tables in your PDF and exports them as CSV files, ready to open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application.
Our intelligent table detection finds tables even in complex layouts. Each table becomes a properly structured CSV with rows and columns intact. Perfect for extracting financial data, reports, lists, and any tabular information from PDFs.
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Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Financial Data
Extract financial statements to spreadsheets. Convert bank statements. Pull data from reports.
Data Analysis
Import PDF data into analysis tools. Create datasets from reports. Enable data visualization.
Accounting
Extract invoice data. Convert expense reports. Pull data from financial documents.
Research
Extract research data from papers. Convert study results. Create datasets from publications.
Inventory
Extract product lists. Convert inventory reports. Pull catalog data to spreadsheets.
Contact Lists
Extract contact information from PDFs. Convert directories to spreadsheets. Import lists to CRM.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload PDF
Upload your PDF containing tables. Preview detected tables.
Select Tables
Review detected tables and select which to export. Adjust detection if needed.
Download CSV
Download CSV file(s) ready for spreadsheet import.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Smart Detection
AI automatically identifies tables in documents.
Multi-Table Support
Extract all tables or select specific ones.
Header Recognition
Automatically identifies header rows.
Merged Cell Handling
Properly handles merged cells and complex structures.
Encoding Options
UTF-8 or other encodings for international data.
Excel Compatible
CSV output opens perfectly in Excel and Google Sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Will it detect all tables automatically?
Our AI detects most tables accurately. You can review and adjust table boundaries before export.
What if tables span multiple pages?
We can detect continued tables and merge them into a single CSV with all rows.
How are merged cells handled?
Merged cell content is placed in the first cell of the range. You can choose to fill or leave empty.
Can I extract tables from scanned PDFs?
Yes, enable OCR option to recognize text in scanned documents before table extraction.
What delimiter is used in CSV?
Standard comma delimiter by default. You can choose semicolon or tab if needed.
Will formulas be preserved?
PDFs contain values, not formulas. You'll get the displayed values, which can be used for further calculations.
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