Exporting PDF Files to Excel via Scripts using Solid PDF Tools

Solid PDF Tools Scan to PDF has the ability to export PDF files to Excel. In doing so tables in the PDF file are extracted and placed in a new Excel file.

This can be performed manually using our WYSIWYG PDF conversion interface.

However, what about when you need to automate this process? We suggest using scripts to control Solid PDF Tools when this is the case.

Below is an example script exporting a PDF file to Excel:

<</FileName (c:\\temp\\input.pdf) >> FileOpen
<< /Pages (1,3-4,6)
   /OutputFolder (c:\\temp\\)
   /LaunchViewer false >> ConvertToExcel
FileClose Exit

Not all of these options are required, but it does give you an idea of the flexibility that the tool offers.

If you haven't done so already we recommend that you read our first post on scripting using Solid Document software to get a better idea of how to use this in practice. You can also check out our scripting reference [pdf file] for additional information.

As always, we welcome you to contact us with any questions or ideas you have.