How to Turn PDFs into Spreadsheets

The Column-Based Approach

The most effective way to extract structured data from PDFs is using a column-based methodology. Instead of trying to extract everything, you define specific columns (data points) you want to extract.

Step 1: Define Your Columns

Before uploading documents, clearly define what data points you want to extract. Each column should represent a specific piece of information.

• 1.Write clear, specific column names
• 2.Define what data should go in each column
• 3.Specify the format (text, number, date, etc.)

Step 2: Upload & Extract

Upload your PDFs to Spredo. The AI will analyze each document and extract the data points you defined, filling in one row per document.

Step 3: Validate & Export

Review the extracted data, make any corrections, then export to Excel for further analysis or sharing with your team.