Use PDF to Excel through 2 how-to topics, and both are membership-related; start from the How-to Index, then follow the entry path and steps to complete setup and export.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Convert to Excel | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Configure conversion options | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Convert to Excel
Entry: Convert tab → PDF to Excel
- Click the Convert tab on the top menu bar.
- Click PDF to Excel.
- Set the conversion parameters in the dialog box.
- Click Start Conversion.
- Wait for the conversion to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: An Excel file is generated after the conversion is complete.
- Next action: You can open the exported
.xlsxor.xlsfile and continue editing it.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires an active membership.
- Output result: Complex tables may still need manual adjustment for column width, borders, or cell formatting after export.
- Scanned files: Scanned PDFs usually need text recognition first to produce results that are easier to edit.
2. Configure conversion options
Entry: Convert tab → PDF to Excel → settings panel
- Click PDF to Excel to open the settings panel.
- Select a conversion engine.
- Select a conversion mode.
- Select a table merge method.
- Select the output format as
.xlsxor.xls. - Set the image handling option.
- Select the output folder.
- Click Start Conversion to run the conversion.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The settings are selected as needed.
- Next action: You can start the conversion immediately and save the result to the selected folder.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires an active membership.
- Output format: If you want broader compatibility, choose
.xlsxfirst.- Conversion mode: For regular tables, start with the standard mode. If you need more layout retention, try the precise mode.