Accurate table detection
Designed for tricky layouts, including multi-row and complex headers, so extracted data stays structured.
New: Full API Access available!
Extract PDF Tables to Excel with 99% Accuracy
Turn Messy PDFs into Clean Data – Fast & Automated
Instantly convert complex PDF tables into XLSX, CSV, JSON, or DATEV. Perfect for bank statements, invoices, and financial reports. Scale with our powerful API or use our No-Code interface.
No credit card required. First 5 pages free.
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Upload a PDF, choose up to 5 pages, extract all tables, and download clean outputs for spreadsheets and pipelines.
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More personalized than ever
Define your own target format
Stop manually adding, deleting and swapping rows and columns. Upload your bank statements, credit card bills, or invoices as PDF, create your own structure and export to exactly the format you need.
- AI-powered column mapping: AI maps columns of PDF tables directly to your custom format.
- Content mapping: Automatic translation of content of columns to your defined values.
- Predefined templates: Use one of our templates for DATEV, Xero, QuickBooks, and many more or create your own.
DATEV_EXTF_Buchungsstapel.csv
| Umsatz | Soll/Haben | BU-Schlüssel | Belegdatum | Konto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250,00 | S | 9 | 1503 | 8400 |
| 45,99 | H | 9 | 1603 | 4900 |
| 3200,50 | S | 8 | 1803 | 8300 |
| 89,70 | H | 9 | 2103 | 4930 |
| 560,00 | S | 9 | 2203 | 8400 |
| 149,99 | H | 9 | 2303 | 4950 |
| 980,25 | S | 8 | 2403 | 8300 |
| 72,10 | H | 9 | 2503 | 4925 |
| 430,00 | S | 9 | 2603 | 8400 |
| 215,60 | H | 9 | 2703 | 4980 |
| 1750,00 | S | 8 | 2803 | 8300 |
Core features
Precise table extraction like enterprise software and easy to use as a simple tool.
Page selection & control
Process only the pages you need and avoid unnecessary extraction noise from the rest of the document.
Multiple exports
Get XLSX, CSV, and JSON outputs from one run and choose the best format per downstream consumer.
Job-based tracking
Every extraction is tracked with status and metadata, making reruns and audits reproducible.
API-first automation
Integrate extraction directly into ETL and internal workflows through simple, predictable endpoints.
Optional OCR for scanned documents
Enable OCR-assisted extraction when source PDFs are scanned and text layers are unavailable.
API for automation
This is all you need: Upload a file, receive a job_id, poll status, and download extracted tables in the format you
need.
POST /v1/uploadGET /v1/extraction/{job_id}GET /v1/download/{table_id}?format=xlsx|csv|json
How it works
Drop a file!
Drag a PDF document and drop it in the selected area. The upload starts immediately.
Select pages
Select those pages you wish to extract tables from. Just like you may know from apps as Microsoft Word (1,2,5-7,11,...)
Start the job
Just one click to start the job. You don't have to wait here. The job runs in background.
View results
After the job is finished, you can access the result data to preview, select and download the tables.
Table preview
View the table preview before downloading for more efficient work.
Mass download all data
Or you can select all tables you whish and download a zip containing all files.
Who is pdftables.io for?
Tailored solutions for yout industry needs
Finance & Controlling
Convert reporting tables from PDFs into clean datasets for monthly close and analysis.
Accounting / Tax / Audit
Extract document-based tables faster while keeping records consistent for checks and reviews.
Procurement & Operations
Capture supplier and operations data from PDF documents without manual copy/paste.
Data & BI teams
Feed standardized extraction outputs into dashboards, data models, and ETL jobs.
Developers / SaaS builders
Embed table extraction with API endpoints to automate ingestion in your product stack.
Individuals & freelancers
Handle one-off client PDFs quickly and export directly into your preferred format.
Built with Security First
Your documents contain sensitive information. We ensure it stays private and secure from upload to deletion.
Encrypted Storage
All files and extracted data are stored securely encrypted.
Zero-Knowledge
No one can read your files or extracted data, even in the event of a data leak.
Post-Quantum Safe
Encryption mechanisms are post-quantum safe to ensure future-proof protection.
Learn more about our next generation security →Automatic Deletion
PDF files are automatically deleted after 30 days (configurable for Pro/Team users).
Amazon S3 Infrastructure
Files are securely stored in Amazon S3 for industry-leading durability.
Benefits at a glance
Designed for easy usage combined with powerful performance
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Save time vs. manual copy/paste across recurring PDF workflows - Reduce extraction errors by standardizing outputs per table and job
- Standardize downstream data for spreadsheets, BI tools, and APIs
- Automate recurring workflows through predictable job and download endpoints
- Scale from one-off files to batch-style operational processing
Security & privacy: Files processed securely. Data retention configurable.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
$0 forever
- High quality extraction
- OCR (for scanned documents)
- Data preview
- XLS, CSV and JSON download
Up to 5 pages/month- Up to 10 MB per file
- Basic ticket support
- File retention for 30 days
No API access- No password protected files supported
Pro
$19.90 / month
or
$149 / year
- High quality extraction
- OCR (for scanned documents)
- Data preview
- XLS, CSV and JSON download
- Up to 500 pages/month
- Up to 50 MB per file
- Priority ticket support
- File retention up to 100 days
- API access enabled
- No password protected files supported
Team
$89 / month
or
$999 / year
- High quality extraction
- OCR (for scanned documents)
- Data preview
- XLS, CSV and JSON download
- Up to 5000 pages/month
- Up to 500 MB per file
- Priority ticket and phone support
- File retention up to 1 year
- API access enabled
- Password protected files supported
Need more pages? Feature request? Contact us.
FAQ
What does pdftables.io do?
pdftables.io extracts tables from PDF documents and converts them into structured data formats like Excel, CSV, and JSON, eliminating manual copy-paste work.
What types of PDFs are supported?
Both digital PDFs and scanned documents are supported. For scanned files, OCR is automatically used to detect and extract table content.
How accurate is the table detection?
The system is optimized for complex layouts, including multi-row headers, merged cells, and irregular table structures, ensuring highly structured outputs.
Can I choose which pages to process?
Yes. You can specify exact page ranges to extract tables only from relevant sections of a document.
Which export formats are available?
Extracted data can be downloaded as XLSX, CSV, or JSON, making it easy to integrate into different workflows.
Is there an API available?
Yes. pdftables.io provides a REST API so you can automate extraction and integrate it directly into your applications or data pipelines.
How long does extraction take?
Most jobs complete within seconds, depending on file size, number of pages, and table complexity.
Is my data secure?
Files are processed securely and stored post quantum encrypted. Files are stored for 30 days. You can configure the retention period in the PRO and TEAM plan.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation is required. pdftables.io runs entirely in the browser as a cloud-based SaaS.
Can I process large volumes of PDFs?
Yes. The platform is designed to handle both single documents and large-scale batch processing through the API.