PDF to Excel in WPS helps you convert table data from PDF files into editable Excel workbooks on Windows; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 0 available without membership and 2 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None | The feature description states there is no version limit |
About This Feature
Overview
PDF to Excel is a built-in PDF conversion feature in WPS Office for Windows. It is used to convert table data in PDF files into editable Excel workbooks.
Core tasks include:
- Convert to Excel: Open the Convert tab, choose PDF to Excel, and export the PDF as an
.xlsxor.xlsfile. - Configure conversion options: Adjust the conversion engine, conversion mode, merge method, output format, image settings, and output folder before starting the conversion.
Common use cases include financial statement cleanup, table reuse, and follow-up editing after document digitization.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office; the feature description shows no version limit |
| Network | The local conversion flow does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account services require network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open PDF files; to use membership features, sign in with a WPS account that has an active membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS PDF, open any PDF file, and confirm that the Convert tab and PDF to Excel entry are visible |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, you can open the Convert tab, choose PDF to Excel, and set the conversion engine, conversion mode, merge method, output format, image settings, and output folder before export. | In Excel on Windows, PDF data can be imported through Data > Get Data > From File > From PDF, then cleaned in Power Query before loading into a worksheet. | Google does not provide an official built-in desktop flow for directly converting PDF to Excel in its core Docs or Sheets help content; related workflows commonly rely on Workspace Marketplace add-ons. | Notion can import PDFs as pages and export databases as CSV, but it does not provide a direct PDF-table-to-Excel conversion workflow. | Adobe Acrobat can export a PDF to a Microsoft Excel workbook and automatically run text recognition when scanned text is detected. |
| Official Source | — | How to convert pdf to excel spreadsheet | Convert PDF to CSV & Sheets add-on | Import data into Notion; Export your content | How to convert a PDF to Excel |
Advantage: The conversion entry and option settings are available in the same PDF workspace, which is convenient when you want to export directly to an Excel file.
Overall Conclusion
If you want a direct PDF-to-Excel export flow with multiple conversion settings in one place, WPS provides a focused path inside its PDF workspace. Microsoft is more centered on importing and reshaping data, Notion is more suitable for content import and export, and Adobe provides a dedicated PDF export workflow for Excel output.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extracting financial tables | Finance staff, cashiers, auditors | Tables in PDF reports cannot be edited directly | Export the PDF as an editable workbook with PDF to Excel |
| 2 | Reusing business data | Sales, operations, and admin staff | Data in a PDF needs further sorting, filtering, or calculation | Convert the file and continue editing in Excel |
| 3 | Organizing multiple tables | Office users handling many files | Different tables may need different merge results | Set the merge method and output format before conversion |
| 4 | Processing scanned materials | Users working with scanned documents | Scanned tables are harder to reuse directly | Review recognition results, then export to Excel for follow-up edits |
| 5 | Standardizing archived output | Teams that need consistent file formats | Output files need a unified spreadsheet format | Choose .xlsx or .xls during conversion |
Membership & Benefits
Membership details for PDF to Excel focus on access to the conversion feature, broader PDF tools, and subscription options through the official WPS purchase page.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF to Excel | Requires membership to use | Available |
| Basic PDF reading | Available | Available |
| PDF editing and more conversion tools | Basic access is available; full scope depends on the account benefits page | Broader PDF editing and conversion tools are included |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read PDFs and rarely convert file formats | Free plan | It is suitable for installation, reading, and basic PDF use |
| You often need to export PDF tables to Excel and keep editing them | WPS Premium | This feature requires membership and is more suitable for ongoing PDF conversion work |
How to Subscribe
- Open the WPS membership page: Subscribe now
- On the purchase page, you can compare the currently available plans and benefit details.
Source: WPS Office pricing page