PerfectParser
Free Extraction Tool

PDF to CSV Converter

Extract the main table from a PDF into a CSV file.

PDF to CSV · Free · 3 samples, then sign in

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Tables only. Header text outside a grid is not included.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF

    Drop a PDF that contains a table you want as CSV.

  2. 2

    Pick the main table

    The largest detected table becomes the CSV download.

  3. 3

    Download CSV

    Open the .csv in Excel, Sheets, or an import tool.

Sample output

A preview of the structured result PDF to CSV produces — not a live extraction of your file.

Example table extracted from a PDF into spreadsheet columns.

ItemQtyUnit priceAmount
Widget A1012.00120.00
Cable 2m254.50112.50
Bracket89.0072.00
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What is PDF to CSV?

PDF to CSV extracts a table from a PDF into a .csv file. Headers become the first row. It exports the largest detected grid, not named invoice or bank fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the PDF to CSV.

Is PDF to CSV free?

You get three lifetime samples with no account (1 MB / 3 pages). After that, sign in. New uploads use PerfectParser credits — one credit per page.

What if my PDF has several tables?

The CSV download is the largest table. For every table as sheets, use PDF to Excel.

Will the CSV open in Excel with the right columns?

Headers become the first row. If a table is missing, try a clearer digital PDF or the Excel tool for a multi-sheet preview.

When should I use PDF to Excel instead?

Use this page when you want one import-ready table as CSV. Use PDF to Excel when the PDF has several tables and you want each on its own sheet.

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