PDF to Excel API & SDK

Extract and Convert PDF Data with Precision

Transform PDF Documents
into Structured Excel Spreadsheets

Our PDF to Excel API and SDK provides developers with robust tools to convert PDF documents into fully editable Excel spreadsheets with exceptional accuracy. Built for software developers, automation engineers, and technical teams, this solution extracts structured data from PDFs while maintaining the original formatting integrity.

The conversion engine intelligently recognizes tables, text blocks, and other document elements, transforming them into properly formatted Excel files ready for analysis, editing, or integration into your data workflows. Whether you're building desktop applications, automating document processing, or integrating PDF functionality into your software products, our API and SDK deliver reliable performance with minimal implementation effort.

Key Features & Technical Capabilities

Intelligent Table Recognition

Our PDF to Excel converter uses advanced pattern recognition algorithms to identify tabular data within PDF documents. The system analyzes document structure to detect tables even when they lack explicit borders or formatting. This capability ensures that spreadsheet data maintains its relational integrity during conversion, with rows and columns properly aligned in the resulting Excel file.

POST/pdf-convert/v1
Content-Type:multipart/form-data
...
convertType:excel
convertPdfToExcelType:tablePerSheet

Flexible Conversion Options

Control exactly how your PDF content is transformed with multiple conversion modes:
tablePerSheet: Places each detected table on a separate worksheet (default)
pagePerSheet: Creates individual worksheets for each PDF page
documentPerSheet: Consolidates all content onto a single worksheet

Additional parameters like keepTablesOnly allow you to extract only tabular data, ignoring surrounding text when needed. This flexibility makes the API adaptable to various document processing requirements.

Format Preservation

When converting PDFs to Excel, our engine maintains visual fidelity by preserving:
Original cell colors and background styles
Border styles and table formatting
Font types, sizes, and text formatting
Relative positioning of content elements

The system intelligently inserts blank cells to maintain proper spacing and alignment, ensuring the Excel output closely resembles the PDF source. This attention to formatting details eliminates the need for manual adjustments after conversion.

Selective Page
Processing

Process only the pages you need by specifying exact page numbers or ranges:

This capability is particularly valuable when working with large documents where only specific sections contain relevant data, reducing processing time and focusing on essential information.

POST /pdf-convert/v1
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
...
pages: 3-7,10,15-20

Password-Protected Document Support

Handle secured PDFs by providing the document password as part of your API request:

This feature enables automated processing of secured documents without manual intervention, maintaining security throughout your document workflow.

POST /pdf-convert/v1
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
...
password: your_document_password

OCR for Scanned Documents

Extract data from scanned PDFs or image-based documents using integrated OCR technology. The system can identify and convert text from images into editable Excel content, making previously inaccessible data available for analysis and processing.

Implementation & Integrationy

REST API for Flexible Integration

The PDF to Excel API follows RESTful principles for straightforward integration into any system or programming language. The asynchronous operation model allows efficient handling of large documents without blocking your application:

Submit PDF for conversion with a simple POST request

Receive an operation ID for status tracking

Poll the operation status endpoint or use webhooks for completion notification

Download the converted Excel file when processing completesn

This approach works well for both individual document processing and high-volume batch operations.

SDK Options for Direct Integration

For developers who prefer direct library integration, our SDK provides native bindings for:

C# and .NET environments

Java applications

Python systems

Node.js projects

The SDK handles authentication, file uploading, and result processing automatically, reducing implementation time from days to hours.

Technical Specifications

  • Maximum file size: 10MB per conversion
  • Supported input format: PDF (including scanned documents with OCR)
  • Output formats: Excel (.xlsx)
  • API authentication: API key or OAuth 2.0
  • Response format: JSON with operation tracking

Why Choose Our PDF to Excel Conversion Technology

Developer-First Design

Unlike consumer-focused conversion tools, our PDF to Excel API is built specifically for developers and technical teams:

Comprehensive documentation with code examples

Predictable behavior with consistent results

Error handling with meaningful response codes

Rate limiting with clear quota information

This technical foundation makes integration straightforward and reduces development time.

Performance at Scale

The conversion engine is optimized for both accuracy and performance:

Efficient memory usage during processing

Multi-threaded conversion for faster results

Batch processing capabilities for high-volume workflows

95% accuracy rate for table structure preservation

These performance characteristics make the solution suitable for both occasional conversions and enterprise-scale document processing.

Deployment Flexibility

Choose the deployment model that fits your security and operational requirements:

  • Cloud API: Zero infrastructure, pay-as-you-go usage
  • On-premises SDK: Complete data control within your security perimeter
  • Hybrid model: Process sensitive documents locally while using cloud services for public data

This flexibility addresses security concerns and regulatory requirements across different industries and use cases.

Common Implementation Scenarios

Financial Data Extraction

Financial institutions use our PDF to Excel conversion to extract data from:

Investment reports and financial statements

Transaction records and account summaries

Tax documents and regulatory filings

The high accuracy rate ensures that numerical data maintains integrity throughout the conversion process, critical for financial calculations and analysis.

Automated Report Processing

Organizations automate the extraction of structured data from:

Regular business reports and analytics documents

Research papers and statistical publications

Legacy documents and archived reports

This automation eliminates manual data entry, reducing errors and freeing staff for higher-value tasks.

Document Workflow Integration

Software vendors integrate PDF to Excel conversion into:

  • Document management systems
  • Data processing pipelines
  • Business intelligence platforms
  • Enterprise content management solutions

The API architecture makes these integrations clean and maintainable, with clear separation of concerns

FAQ

Can I convert scanned PDFs into editable Excel files?

Yes, our service includes OCR capabilities that identify and convert text from scanned PDFs or image-based documents into editable Excel format. The system analyzes document structure to recreate tables and data relationships.

How accurate is the table recognition?

Our table recognition technology achieves 95% accuracy for standard business documents. The system correctly identifies rows, columns, and cell relationships even in complex layouts. Factors affecting accuracy include document quality, complex formatting, and handwritten content.

What happens to formulas in the conversion process?

PDF documents cannot contain Excel formulas, so no formulas are recreated in the generated Excel spreadsheet. However, since all data is properly structured in the output file, you can easily add formulas to your converted document as needed.

How do I handle large documents or batch processing?

For documents exceeding the 10MB limit, we recommend splitting the PDF before conversion. For batch processing, our API supports asynchronous operations with webhooks for completion notifications, allowing efficient processing of multiple documents without constant polling.

Get Started with PDF to Excel Conversion

Ready to transform how your applications handle PDF data? Start implementing powerful PDF to Excel conversion capabilities today: