Can OCR extract tables from images?

Yes, but with limitations. Our tool extracts all text from table images, but table structure (rows/columns) may not be perfectly preserved. For complex tables, you may need to manually format the extracted text or use specialized table extraction tools.

How do I convert an image table to Excel?

Extract the text using this tool, then paste into Excel. For simple tables, Excel's 'Text to Columns' feature can help separate data. For complex tables, Microsoft's Excel mobile app has built-in 'Insert Data from Picture' that preserves table structure better.

What's the best tool for extracting tables from images?

For table-specific extraction: Microsoft Excel (mobile app), Google Sheets (on mobile), or Adobe Acrobat. These tools are designed to recognize table structure. Our tool works for text extraction from tables but may not preserve column alignment perfectly.

Why doesn't the extracted table look right?

OCR extracts text line by line, which can mix up columns in tables. Tables rely on visual spacing, not text markers. For better results, try extracting one column at a time by cropping the image, or use a dedicated table extraction tool.

Can I extract data from a screenshot of a spreadsheet?

Yes, spreadsheet screenshots work well. The text will be extracted row by row. For simple tables, copy the result and paste into a spreadsheet. Tab characters between columns are sometimes preserved, making Excel import easier.

Image to Text - Tables

Extract text from table images, spreadsheet screenshots, and data tables. Convert image tables to copyable, editable text.

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OCR Settings

Upload Image to Extract Text

Upload a screenshot, photo, or scanned document. OCR extracts text instantly.

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB • Works best with clear, printed text

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Extracting Text from Table Images

Tables in images present a unique challenge for OCR because column alignment depends on visual spacing rather than text delimiters. Our tool extracts all text from table images, reading left-to-right, top-to-bottom. While column structure may not be perfectly preserved, the extracted text can be reformatted in a spreadsheet.

Pro tip: For best table extraction, use the Excel mobile app's "Insert Data from Picture" feature or Google Sheets' image import on mobile. These tools are specifically designed to recognize and preserve table structure.

Tips for Table Text Extraction

Simple Tables

Tables with clear borders and simple data extract well. The text follows row order. Paste into Excel and use "Text to Columns" to separate by spaces or tabs.

Complex Tables

For merged cells, multi-line cells, or nested tables, extract one section at a time by cropping the image. This gives more control over the output order.

Spreadsheet Screenshots

Screenshots from Excel/Google Sheets often preserve tab characters between columns. After extraction, paste into a spreadsheet - columns may auto-separate.

Data Tables in PDFs

Screenshot the PDF table, then upload. For multi-page tables, process each page separately and combine the results in your spreadsheet.

Converting Extracted Text to Spreadsheet

Extract the text using the tool above
Copy the extracted text to your clipboard
Open Excel or Google Sheets and paste (Ctrl+V)
Select the pasted data and use:
- • Excel: Data > Text to Columns > Delimited > Space/Tab
- • Google Sheets: Data > Split text to columns
Manually adjust any cells that didn't separate correctly

Better Tools for Table Extraction

For serious table extraction work, these specialized tools preserve structure better:

✓Microsoft Excel (mobile) - "Insert Data from Picture" recognizes tables excellently
✓Google Sheets (mobile) - Tap + > Image > converts table images to cells
✓Adobe Acrobat - Export PDF tables directly to Excel format
✓Tabula - Free, open-source tool specifically for PDF table extraction

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