Data conversion – convert tables from PDF to Excel at ease

It is no doubt that PDF files are currently one of the easiest ways to share documents. But the main issue with this file format is that it does not allow users to edit the files in case the permission is not issued by the author. If you are required to convert some data table into excel sheets, you may prefer to look for programs that allow you to do so to let you work freely with it. While there are many software programs like Tabula and Lighten Software specifically designed for the task, online programs are also a great option to consider.

Below mentioned are some of the most popular ways stating the steps of how to extract specific data from PDF to Excel format.

Tabula

This is an open-source program that can be downloaded and installed on Windows and Mac devices. Once the installation is complete, you can launch the application to convert the file. It will start up like a common web browser but it is not. The processing of all sensitive data will be on the user’s device. You can use Tabula by following the below steps:

  1. To begin with, the user needs to upload the required PDF file that has the data table for conversion.
  2. After the upload is complete, navigate to the page that has the data table. Users can click on the table to select it or drag the cursor to draw a box around it.
  3. A button with heading ‘Preview and Export Extracted Data’ can be found next. Once the button is clicked, the Tabula software will attempt for data extraction and present it in a preview pane.
  4. You can check the data to confirm the extraction has brought in the right items. In case any data is not found, users can repeat the above steps to by going back and make the proper selection.
  5. On confirmation that the extracted data is correct, tap on the button to ‘Export’ the table.
  6. Users can export the data in text file format or an Excel spreadsheet and work on it there.
Smallpdf

This is another option that users prefer to convert PDF tables into excel sheets. This is especially handy in occasion that users do not or cannot install additional software programs in their system. It is an online solution for table conversion if the data in the document is not sensitive. It is a free online service that can be used two times per hour. This also has a downloadable file for free trial. You can simply visit the website and drag and drop the required PDF file within the green box on the screen. The conversion will be automatic and the excel file will be ready for download within a few moments.

Cometdocs

The Cometdocs is another online service similar to Smallpdf. The Cometdocs allows users to convert multiple documents in one go when they sign up for the services. The only problem with this is that it allows only five PDF files to be converted every week. Users can find an option to upload the required file on the website and after the upload is complete, tap on the ‘Convert’ button and choose the required output format for the converted file. This website allows conversion of PDF files into many formats other than Excel spreadsheets.

These are some of the best ways to convert PDF tables into Excel spreadsheets. While using a software on the system of the user can be a great option for data sensitive files, the online services can be used for the conversion process as well.

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