Using PDF files is an easy and secure way to send and share documents. When you want to preserve the formatting and details of a table, it's best to convert your document to a PDF. However, extracting tables from a table can be a daunting task if you're receiving a PDF.
Of course, you might want to save time and not create a new table from scratch. So, how can you extract tables from a PDF without relying on copying and pasting? Here are some ways you can do it.
Using online converters
The quickest way is to use online file converters to convert a PDF file to any other document format you want. Many free online tools convert PDF to Excel to extract tabular data. Common examples are: cometdocs و SmallpdfHowever, most of these tools only offer basic extraction capabilities.
Here's how to extract tables from PDF files using Smallpdf:
Step 1Visit: Smallpdf website.
Step 2Select the desired conversion. Conduct it.
step 3Pull PDF file To convert it to PDF converter.
Step 4Once the file is finished uploading, click on Convert to Excel.
Step 5: Click "DownloadTo save the PDF file to your device.
Step 6: Run the downloaded Excel file to confirm if your table has been converted accurately.
Extract tables using Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft BI is another useful tool for extracting table data from PDF files. In particular, Power Query in Power BI makes it easy for users to import PDF files and extract table data within the document.
However, this only works for those with an Office 365 subscription. Instead, you'll need to purchase the Power BI package separately.
Power Query is also available in the free trial of Power BI. Here's how to use it to extract tabular data:
Step 1: to download Microsoft Power BI Install it and run it.
Step 2: Locate "الحصول على البيانات" In section "Home Page"On the application desktop.
Step 3: Click a file then select PDF.
Step 4: Click Connect to browse PDF file location on your computer.
Step 5:Locate the file PDF To import it to PowerBI.
Step 6: Once Import the file into Power BI You should see a browser with table numbers and page numbers. Select Table number To be downloaded.
Step 7: Locate تحميل To create a table in Power BI.
Using Microsoft Excel
Like Power BI, Microsoft Excel has a Power Query feature that can be used to load PDF files and extract tabular data. However, this feature is only available in Excel 2016 or later. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Qom By running Microsoft Excel.
Step 2: Locate data On tape.
Step 3: Locate Get data To start the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Select from a file And from PDF.
Step 5: Locate PDF file To import it to Excel.
Step 6: Once imported File to Excel You should see a browser with table numbers, page numbers, or a preview of the data within the PDF. Select the table number to load it.
Step 7: Select Upload to create the table in Excel.
If you're using Microsoft Office 2016 or later and notice that the Data tab doesn't have Power Query, here's how to install it.
Step 1: Visit Microsoft website on the web.
Step 2: Select language Add-on.
Step 3: Locate تحميل.
Step 4: Locate Add-on release that you want to download.
Step 5: Locate Next To start downloading.
Step 6: Once completed Download file Run the file to install the add-on.
Using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is another tool that can be used to extract tabular data from PDF files or convert PDF files to other file types, such as Excel, for data analysis. The tool has a 7-day trial and a professional version and can be used online or downloaded to your device.
Adobe Acrobat Web Edition
Here's how to use the web version to extract tabular data:
Step 1: Visit the link Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Web.
Step 2: At the top of the page, select Conversion list.
Step 3: Scroll down the website and select PDF to Excel website.
Step 4: In the new pop-up menu, drag andDrop PDF file that you want to convert.
Step 5: Once you're done download file Select Export. to XLSX.
Step 6: Select icon Download Top of the page to save the converted file to your device.
ADOBE ACROBAT on PC
Here's how to use the PC version to extract tabular data:
Step 1: Launch an app Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Step 2: in The application Select Open a file.
Step 3: Using the file library, select PDF file To be imported into the application.
Step 4: Once the file is open, use the cursor. To highlight table data.
Step 5: Right-click on the highlighted area and select Export selection as.
Step 6: In the library Files Enter the file name details and select the file type.
Compare two PDF files
Extracting tables from PDF files isn't an impossible task. Using Power Query in Excel and Power BI, you can import other file types besides PDFs. On the other hand, using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, you can compare two PDF files side by side.
