# PDF to CSV

> Convert simple text-based PDF tables into CSV locally with page ranges, delimiter choices, row preview, single CSV output, and per-page CSV ZIP.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/pdf-to-csv

## Supported files

PDF to CSV accepts standard .pdf files. It works best with selectable text tables that have visible column gaps. Scanned pages should go through OCR PDF first.

## Options

Convert all pages or a typed page range.

Choose comma, semicolon, or tab delimiters.

Download one merged CSV or a ZIP with one CSV per selected page.

Preview detected rows before conversion.

Simple tables are detected from selectable text geometry, not AI table understanding.

## How to use PDF to CSV

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload a text-based PDF and unlock it locally if the file requires a password.
2. **Review rows** — Review the extracted row preview and any extraction warning.
3. **Choose output** — Choose pages, delimiter, and single CSV or per-page CSV ZIP output.
4. **Convert and download** — Select Convert to CSV and download the CSV output.

## FAQ

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. PDF.js reads selectable text in a browser worker and the CSV is packaged locally.

### Is the CSV valid?

Yes. Fields are quoted when they include the selected delimiter, quotes, or new lines.

### What about scanned PDFs?

Use OCR PDF first. This tool needs selectable text before it can detect rows and columns.