Tabula

Tabula is a powerful, free tool designed for extracting data from PDF files. It simplifies the process of converting data into CSV and Excel formats, making data analysis easier.

Key Features

• User-friendly interface for easy data extraction
• Supports multiple PDF formats
• Exports data to CSV and Excel files
• Open-source and free to use
• No installation required; web-based tool

Pros

• Highly effective for extracting tabular data
• Quick conversion process
• No cost involved
• Active community support
• Intuitive design for beginners

Cons

• Limited to tabular data extraction
• May struggle with complex PDF layouts
• No advanced data processing features
• Occasional extraction errors
• Lacks batch processing capabilities