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PDF to CSV Converter

Extracting tabular data from PDFs into CSV format makes locked-up data accessible for spreadsheets, databases, and data analysis tools. PDFs frequently contain tables of financial data, product listings, or survey results that need to be processed. SublimePDF detects table structures and exports them as properly delimited CSV files with clean column separation. The output opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any data processing tool, saving hours of manual transcription.

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How to Convert PDF to CSV Online

1

Upload your PDF with tables

Drag and drop your .pdf file containing tabular data. The converter analyzes each page to detect tables, column boundaries, and row structures automatically.

2

Review detected tables and columns

Preview the detected tables with highlighted column boundaries. Adjust column splits if needed, choose the delimiter (comma, semicolon, or tab), and select which tables to export.

3

Download your CSV file

Each table is exported as a clean CSV with proper quoting and escaping. Multiple tables can be exported as separate CSV files or combined into one file with section markers.

PDF to CSV Converter Features

Automatic table and column boundary detection
Configurable delimiters — comma, semicolon, tab, or custom
Proper CSV quoting and escaping for special characters
Handles merged cells and multi-line cell content
Exports multiple tables as separate files or combined output
UTF-8 encoding with optional BOM for Excel compatibility
100% free — no registration required
Files processed in your browser (never uploaded)

When to Convert PDF to CSV

  • Extract financial data from PDF bank statements and reports into CSV for analysis
  • Convert PDF product catalogs into CSV files for import into e-commerce platforms
  • Pull survey results and data tables from PDF research papers into spreadsheets
  • Extract transaction data from PDF invoices for accounting software import
  • Convert government or regulatory data tables from PDF filings into machine-readable CSV

About PDF and CSV

What is PDF?

Portable Document Format (.pdf)The universal standard for sharing documents with consistent formatting across all devices and platforms. Learn more about PDF

What is CSV?

Comma-Separated Values (.csv)A simple data format where values are separated by commas, widely used for data exchange. Learn more about CSV

Privacy & Security

Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology.

PDF to CSV Conversion FAQ

How does column detection work?
The converter analyzes text alignment, spacing patterns, and any visible borders to identify column boundaries. It works with both bordered and borderless tables. You can manually adjust column positions if needed.
Can I choose a different delimiter than comma?
Yes. You can select comma, semicolon, tab, or specify a custom delimiter. Semicolons are common in European locales where commas are used as decimal separators.
How are merged cells handled?
Merged cells are expanded to fill the appropriate number of CSV fields. The content appears in the first cell position, with subsequent merged positions left empty.
Will numbers be exported correctly?
Numbers are exported as plain text in the CSV. Leading zeros, decimal separators, and number formatting are preserved as they appear in the PDF.
Can I export only specific tables from a multi-table PDF?
Yes. After detection, preview each table and select only the ones you want to export. Unwanted tables can be deselected before downloading.