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PDF to ExcelLite

Lite: extracts text lines to CSV. Complex tables may need manual cleanup in Excel.

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Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded

How your files are handled

We built these tools so you never have to wonder where your documents go. Here is exactly what happens when you use them.

  • Your files are processed entirely in your browser using open-source libraries (pdf-lib, PDF.js, and others).
  • Nothing is uploaded to our servers. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.
  • We cannot see, store, or access your files — not during processing, not after, not ever.
  • Processing uses your device's memory and CPU. Large files may take longer, especially on phones and tablets.
  • All tools are free with no paywall tricks, no hourly task limits, and no watermarks on your output files.

How it works

Three simple steps. Your files never leave your device, and the result downloads straight to your computer or phone.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about privacy, pricing, and how these tools work.

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How to use PDF to Excel

PDF to Excel extracts a PDF's text into a .csv spreadsheet, grouping text into rows and splitting columns at wide gaps. Open the CSV in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets to finish any cleanup.

  1. Add your PDF; the text is parsed on your device with no upload.
  2. Read the note on how rows and columns are detected from text positions.
  3. Click Export CSV to read the text page by page.
  4. Preview the detected rows and download the .csv file.

Good to know: Text-only — extracts text to CSV, not detected tables.

Everything happens in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and there is no sign-up, watermark, or limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every tool runs entirely in your browser using open-source libraries, so your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.

Is it really free, and will there be a watermark?

Yes. There is no account, no sign-up, and no hourly limit, and the tools never add a watermark to your output. UnboundPDF is free and is not affiliated with Adobe.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The tools run in any modern mobile browser as well as on desktop. Because the work uses your device's own memory and processor, very large files simply take longer on phones.

Does it detect real tables?

Not as structured tables. It groups text into rows by position and splits columns at large gaps, which works for simple layouts, though complex tables may need cleanup in your spreadsheet app.

Why a .csv instead of an .xlsx file?

CSV is a universal spreadsheet format that Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets all open directly, and a byte-order mark is added so accented characters display correctly in Excel.