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How to convert PDF to Excel workbook with Node.js.

Converting PDF documents to Excel spreadsheets is a common requirement for developers working with data extraction and reporting. Unlike static files, Excel offers structured formatting and the ability to perform calculations and analysis. In this article, you’ll learn how to convert PDF to XLS or XLSX in Node.js using the Aspose.PDF Cloud SDK, a RESTful API that simplifies PDF manipulation.

🚀 PDF to XLS API

The Aspose.PDF Cloud SDK for Node.js is built for developers who need powerful, scalable, and flexible PDF processing capabilities in the cloud. Here’s why it stands out:

  • High-Fidelity Conversion: Converts complex PDF tables and layouts into fully structured Excel workbooks while maintaining original formatting.
  • Supports XLS & XLSX Formats: Choose between legacy .xls and modern .xlsx formats based on your application needs.
  • Customization Options: Configure worksheet settings like blank column insertion, uniform worksheet distribution, and target output path.
  • Cross-Platform & Cloud-Based: Access your PDF-to-Excel functionality on any OS without local dependencies.

🧩 Prerequisites

To get started with Cloud API, install the official Node.js SDK via npm:

> npm i asposepdfcloud

Secondly, create a free account on Aspose.Cloud dashboard and obtain your Client ID and Client Secret for authentication.

🛠️ Convert PDF to XLSX in Node.js

Let’s explore the details on how we can use the Cloud API to dramatically reduce manual processing, automate PDF data extraction, and integrate conversion functionality directly into their Node.js applications.

  • Initialize the PdfApi with your credentials.
  • Secondly, define the source PDF file and output settings.
  • Lastly, call the PutPageConvertToJpeg(…) API routine to convert the PDF page to JPG image.
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A preview of PDF to XLSX conversion preview.

The sample PDF file and the resultant Excel workbook generated in above example can be downloaded from Binder1-1.pdf and myResultant.xlsx.

🌟 Tip

  • In order to view the resultant Excel workbook, you may consider using our free Excel view App.

💻 Convert PDF to Excel using cURL

Do you prefer terminal commands? Here’s how to convert PDF to Excel using Aspose Cloud and cURL:

Step 1: Generate Access Token

curl -v "https://api.aspose.cloud/connect/token" \
 -X POST \
 -d "grant_type=client_credentials&client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&client_secret=YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET" \
 -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \
 -H "Accept: application/json"

Step 2: Convert PDF to XLSX

curl -v "https://api.aspose.cloud/v3.0/pdf/{sourceFile}/convert/xlsx?insertBlankColumnAtFirst=false&minimizeTheNumberOfWorksheets=false&uniformWorksheets=true" \
-X GET \
-H "accept: multipart/form-data" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN}" \
-o "Conversion.xlsx"

To save directly to cloud storage:

curl-v "https://api.aspose.cloud/v3.0/pdf/{sourceFile}/convert/xlsx?outPath={myResultantFile}&insertBlankColumnAtFirst=false&minimizeTheNumberOfWorksheets=false&uniformWorksheets=true" \
-X PUT \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN}" \
-d {}

Replace sourceFile with the name of input PDF (already available in the cloud storage), myResultantFile with the name of converted Excel workbook and, accessToken with JWT access token generated above.

🧪 Try Free PDF to Excel Converter Online

Experience the power of Aspose.PDF Cloud using the free PDF to XLSX Converter. This lightweight and super-efficient App, is developed on top of Aspose.PDF Cloud REST API.

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Free PDF to XLSX conversion App.

📝 Conclusion

Using Aspose.PDF Cloud SDK for Node.js, converting PDF to Excel becomes simple, fast, and reliable. Whether you’re building document automation pipelines or reporting dashboards, this API enables seamless extraction of data into structured spreadsheets.

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