How to Extract Tables from Images to Excel

Converting tables from images to Excel spreadsheets saves hours of manual data entry. Whether you have photos of printed tables, receipts, invoices, or handwritten data, AI can extract it into organized spreadsheet format.

Common Use Cases

Receipts and invoices - Extract line items into spreadsheets for accounting

Research data - Convert printed tables from papers into analyzable data

Price lists - Digitize printed catalogs and price sheets

Financial statements - Convert scanned financial documents

Inventory lists - Turn photos of inventory sheets into digital records

How to Convert Table Images to Excel

Using ImageToText JPG to Excel Converter

Our JPG to Excel converter uses AI to detect table structures and extract data.

Visit the JPG to Excel converter

Upload your image containing a table

Click "Convert to Excel"

Download the .xlsx file

Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app

How the AI Works

Our converter uses AI to:

Detect table boundaries - Identifies where tables start and end

Recognize rows and columns - Maps the table structure

Extract cell content - Reads text, numbers, dates, and currency

Identify headers - Formats the first row as column headers

Generate spreadsheet - Creates a properly formatted .xlsx file

Tips for Better Table Extraction

Image Quality

Use high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher for scans)

Ensure even lighting without shadows

Keep the table flat and straight

Table Format

Clear borders help AI detect rows and columns

Consistent formatting improves accuracy

Avoid merged cells where possible

Content

Typed text is easier than handwritten

Numbers and dates are recognized accurately

Currency symbols are preserved

Types of Tables That Work

Table Type	Accuracy	Notes
Printed tables with borders	Excellent	Best results
Borderless printed tables	Very Good	AI infers structure
Spreadsheet screenshots	Excellent	Nearly perfect
Receipt line items	Good	May need minor cleanup
Handwritten tables	Moderate	Depends on clarity

What Spreadsheet Apps Can Open the File?

The .xlsx output works with:

Microsoft Excel (desktop and online)

Google Sheets (import the file)

Apple Numbers

LibreOffice Calc

WPS Office

Alternative Methods

Manual Data Entry

Time-consuming and error-prone. Our AI converter is 10x faster.

Google Sheets + Google Lens

Use Google Lens to scan the table

Copy text to Google Sheets

Limitation: Doesn't preserve column structure well

Adobe Acrobat

Can extract tables from PDFs but requires a paid subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it handle multiple tables in one image?

Yes, our AI detects and extracts all tables found in the image, separating them into different sections.

What about merged cells?

The AI does its best to handle merged cells, though simple table structures produce the best results.

Is there a row/column limit?

No specific limit. The AI extracts all detected rows and columns.

Conclusion

Extracting tables from images to Excel is now fast and accurate with AI. Save hours of manual data entry by using our free JPG to Excel converter.

For plain text extraction, try our Image to Text converter. For document conversion, use our JPG to Word converter.