How to convert PDF to CSV files with a converter.

PDF spreadsheets can be difficult to edit and upload. Learn how you can quickly convert your spreadsheets from PDF to CSV.

CSV is a popular spreadsheet file format that isn’t dependent on any particular software. The same goes for PDFs, but with one crucial difference — PDF files can be difficult to edit or upload to certain systems. An easy solution is to first convert your PDF to a CSV file.

This quick tutorial teaches you how to convert any PDF file into a CSV with Adobe Acrobat.

Turn your PDFs into editable spreadsheets.

Instead of going directly into CSV, it’s a good idea to first convert your PDF to Excel spreadsheet. CSV formatting is rather sensitive, and doing a slight detour lets you eliminate any possible formatting errors. Here’s how it works:

1. Navigate to the online PDF to Excel converter tool.
2. Select a file or drag and drop your PDF into the drop zone.
3. Once the conversion is completed you can download your freshly created XLSX file or sign in to work directly in Excel on the web.
4. Download and name your converted file.

You can now open your new Excel file and check that all the data displays correctly. Once everything looks correct, simply save your spreadsheet as a CSV file and you’re done.

If you choose to sign in and work in Excel on the web, you can export the spreadsheet as a CSV by navigating to File > Export > Download this sheet as CSV (.csv). It’s that easy.

How to convert PDF to CSV on Windows 10.

To convert a PDF to a CSV in Windows 10, Acrobat Pro is one of the easiest PDF to CSV conversion methods.

1. Open Adobe Acrobat. Ensure you’re logged in to the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat.
2. Open and export. Open the PDF file you want to convert and navigate to All Tools > Export a PDF.
3. Choose Excel. Select the Excel format (.xlsx) from the dropdown menu.
4. Save as Excel. Click “Convert to XLSX” and choose a location to save your converted file.
5. Save as CSV. After checking for formatting and errors, select File > Save As and choose CSV (.csv) from the dropdown menu.

How to convert PDF to CSV on Mac.

If you are using a Mac, there is a free solution for converting PDFs to CSVs using the native Preview app.

1. Open your PDF in Preview.
2. Choose the tables or parts you want and Control-click to select the copy.
3. Paste the content you copied to a CSV or Excel file, and save it as a CSV later on your computer.

There are some disadvantages to using the native Preview tool, including not being able to batch convert PDF to CSV, not being able to convert scanned PDFs to CSVs, and the risk that some formatting will be lost.

Up your PDF game.

Adobe Acrobat has all the tools you need to adjust your document however you need, all in one place. Acrobat can be accessed whenever you need and wherever you are. You can easily increase efficiency in your home or at the office. Whether it’s converting a PDF to a CSV or transforming another type of document, the tools you need are easy to find and use.

With Acrobat, you can convert PDF files to many other types of documents and file formats including Word and picture files. You can also convert files back to PDF format including Excel to PDF conversions, or even scan text with OCR to Excel. Finally, you can edit PDF documents and reorganize PDFs, add text and comments, and much more.

Explore everything you can do with Acrobat today.