Before you start
- Use a straight, high-resolution image with visible row and column lines where possible.
- Crop to one table and avoid shadows, glare, or overlapping annotations.
Table OCR
Image Table to Excel Converter
Extract a table from an image or screenshot and download the result as an Excel spreadsheet.
Extract a table as a reviewable Excel draft
Use the clearest upright screenshot or image available, then compare the spreadsheet with the original before using its values.
- Accepts one JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, or WebP image up to 25 MB.
- Choose the matching OCR language; use preprocessing for a photographed, low-contrast, or unevenly lit table.
- Set first row as header only for actual column labels. Preview shows up to 20 rows; download XLSX for editing and JSON for inspection.
The image and generated XLSX and JSON are processed temporarily on the server. Default cleanup is 30 minutes and the processing timeout is five minutes.
Most server file tools have a default 30-minute retention period. Expired files are removed by scheduled cleanup, so this is not an exact deletion timestamp.
How to Extract Tables from Images and Scanned PDFs to ExcelVerify a table before using it in Excel
Check the result
- Compare totals, dates, decimal separators, negative values, and blank cells.
- Confirm that merged cells and multi-line labels are in the intended rows and columns.
Know the limit: A spreadsheet result needs review; visual table structure does not always map perfectly to cells.
Tool details
Convert Table Images to Excel with OCR
Extract rows and columns from table screenshots or photos and download a temporary XLSX spreadsheet.
What This Tool Does
Upload a clear image of a table, choose the OCR language, and MV Tools uses OCR text boxes to infer rows and columns. The result includes an Excel file, a JSON structure, and an on-page preview.
Common Use Cases
- Turning screenshot tables into editable Excel spreadsheets
- Copying data from report images, slides, dashboards, receipts, or table photos
- Preparing image-based tables for cleanup, analysis, spreadsheet work, or database import
How Data Is Handled
Uploaded table images, generated Excel files, and JSON extraction results are processed temporarily on the server and are cleaned up automatically after the retention window.
FAQ
What images work best?
Clear front-facing screenshots or photos with visible rows, columns, and text spacing work best.
Does it support merged cells or complex table layouts?
The first version creates a practical grid from OCR text positions. Complex merged cells, rotated text, or multi-line cells may need manual cleanup in Excel.
Can I download the raw extraction data?
Yes. The tool provides both XLSX and structured JSON downloads.