Accurate table extraction
Handles multi-line headers, dense layouts, and multi-page financial tables.
Bookkeepers
Prepare recurring PDF accounting data before import into Sage.
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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 |
How it works
Convert tables from PDFs to Excel, CSV, JSON or DATEV in 3 easy steps
Upload PDF
Upload supplier invoices, bank statements, or finance reports in PDF format.
Extract table data
pdftables.io detects tabular structures and converts rows into clean datasets.
Download export
Download CSV, XLSX, or JSON and continue your Sage workflow with structured input data.
Who uses this
Small and mid-sized businesses
Reduce manual copy-paste from invoices and statement PDFs.
Finance teams
Standardize extraction for monthly close and reporting operations.
Features for Sage workflows
Precise table extraction like enterprise software and easy to use as a simple tool.
Page-range control
Extract only relevant pages to avoid summary and non-tabular noise.
Flexible export formats
Use CSV for import prep, XLSX for QA, or JSON for automation pipelines.
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
Benefits
Designed for easy usage combined with powerful performance
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Faster bookkeeping preparation: Turn static PDF tables into usable accounting data in minutes. - Fewer transfer errors: Avoid manual typing issues, shifted columns, and merged values.
- Repeatable monthly process: Apply consistent extraction steps to recurring document batches.
Security & privacy: Files processed securely. Data retention configurable.
Convert PDF accounting tables for Sage-ready workflows
Many teams working with Sage still receive key source data as PDFs. Invoices, statement summaries, and payout reports contain the right figures, but not in a format that is easy to import. pdftables.io helps extract those tables into clean datasets for faster validation and posting.
Why PDF tables are hard to import directly
PDF files are designed for fixed visual layout, not structured data exchange. Table-like content is often stored as positioned text rather than true cells.
This leads to common copy-paste failures: shifted columns, merged values, repeated headers, and inconsistent output across pages.
Without structured extraction, teams spend significant time cleaning data before it can be used in Sage workflows.
Common PDF sources in Sage accounting operations
Typical sources include supplier invoice summaries, bank and card statement tables, marketplace payout reports, and monthly exports from legacy systems.
Because these files recur frequently, manual transfer adds repeated operational overhead and error risk.
A repeatable extraction workflow turns recurring PDF inputs into consistent accounting datasets.
How pdftables.io improves data preparation
Upload your PDF and process only the pages containing relevant tables. Excluding non-tabular pages improves extraction quality.
The extractor keeps date, amount, tax, and description fields in separate columns for easier mapping and checks.
Export as CSV for imports, XLSX for manual review, or JSON for API-based automation.
Validation tips before import
Spot-check rows from first, middle, and last pages to confirm stable column alignment.
Filter repeated headers and subtotal lines where needed.
For scanned PDFs, use OCR and verify critical numeric fields before final import.
Automate recurring conversion with API
If you process similar document sets each month, API extraction can eliminate repetitive upload and download work.
Automation improves consistency across teams and makes recurring bookkeeping workflows easier to scale.
This is especially useful for accounting services and growing finance operations.
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- 1 DATEV exports/month
- Up to 10 MB per file
No API access- No encrypted 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 100 DATEV exports/month
- Up to 50 MB per file
- API access enabled
- No encrypted 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 1000 DATEV exports/month
- Up to 500 MB per file
- API access enabled
- Encrypted files supported
Need more pages? Feature request? Contact us.
FAQ
Can I convert multi-page PDF statements?
Yes. You can extract multi-page tables and select exact page ranges for better control.
Which format is best for Sage import prep?
CSV is typically the best starting point for import workflows, while XLSX is useful for manual QA.
Does this work with scanned documents?
Yes, with OCR. For scanned files, validate key fields like date and amount before import.
Can recurring monthly conversions be automated?
Yes. API extraction supports repeatable workflows for recurring accounting document batches.
Do I still need to map columns before Sage import?
In most cases yes. pdftables.io outputs clean structured columns, which makes Sage mapping and validation much quicker.
Prepare Sage data from PDF in minutes
Upload a PDF and export clean accounting tables now.