Extract tables from a PDF and save as CSV

Automatically detects table-like rows in the text layer of a PDF and exports them as a CSV file. Useful for reusing data from reports, invoices and data sheets. Free and local.

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How does it work?

1
Choose your PDF
Drag the PDF here.
2
Extract
All table-like rows are detected and exported.
3
Download
Download the CSV file, openable in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets.

Frequently asked questions

Does this work on all PDFs?

Only on digital PDFs with a text layer. Scanned PDFs contain no text — use the OCR tool first.

Are all columns detected?

The tool detects column structure based on text position. Tables with flowing layouts or cells spanning multiple lines may be partially detected.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your own browser. Your file never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free, without watermark or account. The site is paid for by ads.

Why in the browser?

PDFrust runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and modern JavaScript libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your file is never sent to a server — all processing happens locally on your device. This means your documents remain private by design, regardless of what they contain. There is no account required, no file size limit, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.