Scanned PDF to Excel with OCR

Recognise printed text using the language selected on PDF Porter and place the extracted rows into an Excel workbook without uploading the document.

Drop your PDF hereor click to choose a file · Maximum 20 MB

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Printed English text is recognised locally using OCR. Maximum 10 pages. Check all rows and numbers against the original PDF.

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Browser-based

Selected file contents are processed locally in your browser.

Honest limits

Automated output may need review and correction.

Your responsibility

Process only documents you have permission to use.

Quick guide

How to use Scanned PDF to Excel

1
Choose a scanned PDF up to 20 MB and 10 pages.
2
Select Scan PDF to Excel and wait while OCR reads each page.
3
Download the XLSX and compare every row and number with the original PDF.

Works best for

Clear printed tables and lists
Straight scans with consistent rows
Statements and documents with strong contrast

Important limitations

Complex tables may appear in one column or need manual correction
Handwriting, blur and unusual layouts reduce accuracy
Always verify dates, decimal points, signs, amounts and totals against the original

Scanned PDF to Excel questions

Can it convert scanned bank statements?

It can create a draft workbook from a clear scanned statement, but it cannot guarantee debit, credit or balance columns. Verify every transaction against the original.

Will the Excel layout match the PDF?

Not always. OCR extracts recognised text and simple row spacing; merged cells, formulas and complex table formatting are not recreated.