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PDF to CSV
PDF to CSV Converter
Turn PDF tables into clean CSV files with one header row, consistent dates and plain numbers, ready to import. Rename, split or add columns in plain language before you export.
First 20 pages free
- Scanned PDF OCR
- Multi-page tables
- One header row
- Clean numbers
Source PDF
Harbor Bank Business checking statement
| Date | Description | Amount | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02 | ACME PAYROLL | 3,200.00 | 7,450.00 |
| 03/04 | CITY POWER CO | -142.80 | 7,307.20 |
| 03/07 | UBER *TRIP | -38.50 | 7,268.70 |
| 03/11 | DELTA AIR 0062 | -486.20 | 6,782.50 |
| 03/15 | OFFICE DEPOT | -219.99 | 6,562.51 |
| 03/18 | MARRIOTT HOTEL | -312.40 | 6,250.11 |
CSV workspace CSV
| Date | Description | Amount | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 03/02 | ACME PAYROLL | 3,200.00 | 7,450.00 |
| 3 | 03/04 | CITY POWER CO | -142.80 | 7,307.20 |
| 4 | 03/07 | UBER *TRIP | -38.50 | 7,268.70 |
| 5 | 03/11 | DELTA AIR 0062 | -486.20 | 6,782.50 |
| 6 | 03/15 | OFFICE DEPOT | -219.99 | 6,562.51 |
| 7 | 03/18 | MARRIOTT HOTEL | -312.40 | 6,250.11 |
Step 1 of 6 Tables are found on every page and read into clean rows.
Sample documents with made-up data. Convert a PDF to CSV
Why structure matters
Basic PDF to CSV vs. structured CSV
A CSV is only useful if your next tool can import it without cleanup.
| What you need | Basic PDF to CSV | RowSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Header row | Titles and repeated headers mixed into the data | Exactly one header row |
| Numbers | 1,234.50 and currency symbols kept as text | Plain numbers like 1234.50 |
| Dates | Whatever the PDF shows | One format, such as YYYY-MM-DD |
| Columns | Fixed to the PDF layout | Renamed, split or added to match your import |
| Multi-page tables | One file per page, or broken rows | One continuous file |
| Checks | None | Row counts and totals checked against the PDF |
What you get
Built for imports and data work
Clean numbers and dates
Currency symbols and thousands separators are removed, negatives are kept and dates use one format.
Scanned PDFs
Scanned pages are read with OCR before export.
Image to ExcelLong tables across pages
Rows from every page go into one CSV, with repeated headers removed.
Check before you export
Ask, for example, "How many rows have an empty date?" and fix problems before the import fails.
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PDF to ExcelUse cases
Common PDF to CSV jobs
Bank statement to CSV
The problem: Your accounting software wants a CSV with specific columns, but the bank only gives you a PDF.
With RowSpeak: Date, Description and Amount columns in the format your software imports.
Bank statement PDF to ExcelTry this prompt
“Convert this statement to CSV with the columns Date, Description, Amount. Use YYYY-MM-DD dates and negative numbers for money out.”
Invoice line items to CSV
The problem: Line items from many invoices need to go into an ERP or a spreadsheet database.
With RowSpeak: One row per line item, with invoice number and vendor on each row.
PDF invoice to Excel guideTry this prompt
“Export every invoice line item as CSV with the columns InvoiceNumber, Vendor, Item, Qty, UnitPrice, Amount.”
Report tables to CSV for analysis
The problem: Data locked in PDF reports can't be loaded into Python, SQL or BI tools.
With RowSpeak: Tidy, long-format CSV that loads cleanly.
Try this prompt
“Turn this table into a long-format CSV with the columns Region, Quarter, Sales. Write sales as plain numbers.”
How to convert PDF to CSV
- 1
Upload your PDF
A native or scanned PDF. Tables are found on every page.
- 2
Set the columns
Keep the PDF's columns, or describe the CSV your import needs.
- 3
Download the CSV
Review the rows, then download the CSV file.
PDF to CSV prompts to copy
Paste one into RowSpeak after you upload your PDF.
Import-ready columns
Export as CSV with these columns in this order: Date, Reference, Description, Amount.
Clean numbers
Remove currency symbols and thousands separators. Use a dot as the decimal separator.
One file from many pages
Combine the table from all pages into one CSV and remove repeated headers.
Long format
Unpivot the year columns into Year and Value columns.
PDF to CSV FAQ
How do I convert a PDF to CSV?
Upload the PDF, keep or describe the columns you need, and download the CSV. RowSpeak finds the tables on every page and turns them into clean rows.
What's the difference between PDF to CSV and PDF to Excel?
CSV is plain text for imports and data tools, so it keeps only values. Excel keeps formatting, colors, several sheets and formulas. Use PDF to Excel when you want to keep the look of the document.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to CSV?
Yes. Scanned pages are read with OCR before export.
Can I change the column names and date format?
Yes. Describe the columns, order and date format your import needs, and the CSV is built to match.
Can a multi-page table become one CSV?
Yes. Rows from every page are joined into one file, and repeated headers are removed.
Is it free?
Your first 20 pages are free.
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