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PDFTables

#40 of 46 in PDF Converter SoftwarePDF Data Extraction Software

PDFTables: A table-focused PDF converter with OCR, batch API processing, and multi-format exports. Ranked #40 of 46 in PDF Converter Software by our editors (5.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for high-volume PDF table extraction.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Paid
  • Best for
    High-volume PDF table extraction
  • Free plan
    No
  • OCR conversion
    Yes
  • Founded
    2009 · London, England, UK
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Automatic table recognition with XLSX, CSV, XML, and HTML exports
    • Intelligent extraction supports poor scans, image-based documents, and handwriting
    • API workflows support batch conversion and single- or multi-sheet XLSX output

  • Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Credit-based pricing requires upfront purchase of processing capacity
    • File limits vary: 500 MB for Standard extractors and 50 MB for Intelligent extractors

Our verdict on PDFTables

PDFTables is a cloud-based PDF table extraction service for individuals, developers, and organizations that need structured data from PDF documents. It works through a web interface or API and converts tables into XLSX, CSV, XML, or HTML. Its focus is narrower than a general PDF converter: the core use case is extracting tabular content, including from poor scans, image-based documents, confusing layouts, and handwriting.

Pricing is credit-based rather than recurring. The published plans show 1,000 credits for $50, 5,000 credits for $150, and 10,000 credits for $250. Each plan includes automatic table recognition, XLSX, CSV, XML, and HTML exports, plus API access. For teams processing many documents, the larger credit packages reduce the effective cost per credit compared with the 1,000-credit option, while keeping the same listed feature set. There is no free plan, so occasional users should consider whether a paid credit package matches their expected volume.

The strongest fit is an automated workflow that needs structured table data rather than broad document conversion. API documentation supports multiple programming languages, multipart web API conversion, and batch processing through custom scripts. XLSX output can be single-sheet or multi-sheet, which helps when source tables need to remain separated in a workbook. The documented file-size limits also matter: the Standard extractor supports files up to 500 MB, while Intelligent extractors have a 50 MB maximum. Choose PDFTables for repeated, table-heavy extraction and programmatic processing; choose another option if you need a free tier, recurring subscription plans, or a broader PDF editing focus.

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PDFTables pricing

Plans Paid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.
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PDFTables fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid fromNot verified
Conversion targetsPDF to XLSX, CSV, XML, and HTML
OCR conversionYes
Batch conversionYes
Maximum file size500 MB
Supported platformsweb, api
API accessYes
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
PricingPaid (source)
Websitepdftables.com
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

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