Did you receive a PDF file when you really needed an Excel document? Don’t worry, converting it is easier than you think. In this guide, we’ll show you how to convert a PDF to an XLSX document using simple steps. We’ll also explore different methods to ensure you can edit the spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel as intended.
If you prefer not to convert the PDF and want to edit it as is, we also have recommendations for the best PDF editors.
Using PDFgear to Convert PDFs to Excel Documents
PDFgear is a user-friendly and free PDF reader and editing application that we recommend for converting PDFs to Excel documents.
PDFgear is compatible with Windows, macOS, and iOS.
Note: The following instructions are based on the Windows version of PDFgear and demonstrate the desktop app usage.
Step 1: Visit PDFgear’s website to download and install the desktop app suitable for your device.
Step 2: Open the PDFgear app on your PC and choose the Convert from PDF tab.