In this article, we will show you how to insert a table from PDF to Excel easily. Simply follow the process outlined below.
To OCR a PDF table to Excel, we'll use Lido, a spreadsheet tool that automates and streamlines repetitive tasks. Start by setting up a free account here: https://www.lido.app/go/signup.
Sign into your Lido account and navigate to the Files page. Click the "New file" button in the top right corner to create a new spreadsheet.
Open your new spreadsheet, then click on the "File" menu at the top. From the dropdown list, select "Import from PDF."
In the PDF importer tool, click on "Click to Upload" and select the PDF file from your computer, or simply drag and drop the file into the designated area.
After uploading your PDF, you'll see an interface to select the area of the PDF containing the table you want to extract. Adjust the selection box by dragging the blue corners to include the entire table, then click "Extract data" to initiate the extraction.
Check that the extracted data is correct. If everything looks good, click "Insert at active cell" to add the table to your spreadsheet. If needed, click "Back" to reselect the area and repeat the extraction process.
Make sure all required tables have been extracted and formatted properly in your spreadsheet. From the three-dot menu next to the worksheet title, choose "Export Worksheet to Excel" to copy your PDF table to Excel.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to extract a table from PDF to Excel.