Convert PDF to Excel

Easily turn PDF tables and reports into XLSX spreadsheets using Lumin’s free PDF to Excel converter. Upload your file, convert in seconds
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How to convert PDFs to Excel

Follow these steps to quickly turn your PDF into an Excel file.

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    Upload

    Drop your PDF file into the dropzone above or click the 'Upload' button.

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    Convert

    Select ‘Excel document’ from the available formats.

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  • 3

    Download or edit

    Download your Excel file.

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Fast, accurate PDF to Excel conversion

Extract tables and data from your PDFs without losing formatting. Perfect for reports, invoices, or financial documents.

  • Accurate data extraction

    Accurate data extraction

    Convert PDFs into fully editable Excel files with precision. Our PDF to Excel converter keeps tables, columns, and figures aligned as closely as possible, helping you maintain your Excel file as clean as possible.

  • Drag, drop, and done

    Drag, drop, and done

    Upload your PDF and let Lumin handle the rest. In just a few seconds, you’ll get a clean Excel file ready for editing and analysis when you convert a PDF to Excel.

  • Edit before converting

    Edit before converting

    Make quick updates to your PDF before converting it to Excel. Add text, reorganize data, and highlight information directly within Lumin to ensure a more accurate and clean conversion.

  • Real-time collaboration

    Real-time collaboration

    Collaborate on Excel files with your team after you convert a PDF to Excel. Share access, leave comments, and update data together in real time across any device.

  • Security you can trust

    Security you can trust

    Once you upload your files to Lumin, they're protected with encryption and optional password protection. While stored in Lumin, your documents remain secure and under your control.

  • No installation needed

    No installation needed

    Use our PDF to Excel converter right from your browser. No software downloads or account setup required. Upload, convert, and download instantly from any device.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is converting a PDF to Excel free with Lumin?

    Yes, Lumin lets you convert PDF files to Excel completely free. Simply upload your PDF, and within seconds, you’ll get an editable spreadsheet ready to download and use.

  • Will the formatting stay the same when I convert from PDF to Excel?

    Our PDF to Excel converter preserves table structures, columns, and data relationships as closely as possible. Please note that some layouts may require adjustments, and not all formatting will remain unchanged.

  • Can I convert scanned PDFs to Excel using OCR?

    OCR is not built into the PDF to Excel converter. You need to upload your scanned PDF first, use the OCR feature to recognize the text, then download and save it to convert it into an editable Excel file.

  • Is it safe to upload confidential documents for PDF to Excel conversion?

    Absolutely. When you convert PDF to Excel with Lumin, your documents are protected by enterprise-level encryption. Files are processed securely and automatically deleted from our servers after the conversion process is complete.

    Learn more about how we keep your documents safe.

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