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Why I Switched from Adobe Acrobat to VeryPDF for Converting PDFs to Excel
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I compared Adobe Acrobat with VeryPDF for converting PDFs to Excel here's why VeryPDF won.
Every time I had to convert a massive batch of scanned invoices or PDF reports into Excel, I'd brace myself.
You know the drill tables misaligned, formulas lost, formatting wrecked.
I tried Adobe Acrobat's built-in conversion tool. It's... fine.
But for real work I mean heavy-duty, high-volume, deadline-breathing-down-your-neck work I needed something sharper.
And that's when I stumbled across VeryPDF PDF to Excel Converter.
At first, I didn't think much of it. Just another tool, right?
Wrong. It quietly crushed every conversion task I threw at it.
The struggle: What most tools get wrong
Let's face it:
Most PDF to Excel converters are built for light use.
They're okay if you're converting one report every now and then.
But if you're:
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An accountant dealing with dozens of monthly statements
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A legal team processing hundreds of scanned contracts
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A data analyst scraping tables from research PDFs
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A finance pro working on tight deadlines
...then you know how painful a bad conversion tool can be.
Adobe Acrobat, while popular, often chokes on:
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Scanned documents (OCR is hit or miss)
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Complex tables (merged cells everywhere)
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Batch processing (slow, not customisable)
How I found VeryPDF and never looked back
I was looking for a better way to extract tables from PDFs when I landed on the VeryPDF PDF to Excel Converter page.
It wasn't flashy. But it promised three things I badly needed:
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Accurate table recognition
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Batch conversion
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Customisable layouts and OCR
So I gave it a spin. And... wow.
Core features that actually make your life easier
1. Batch Processing that doesn't suck
I dropped in 47 bank statements at once.
Hit convert.
Walked away.
Came back to clean, structured Excel sheets no manual fixing required.
Huge time-saver if you deal with high volumes.
2. Advanced OCR that works on scanned files
Most scanned PDFs are a mess.
But VeryPDF's OCR engine?
It pulled out structured tables even from fuzzy, low-quality scans.
I could:
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Choose language for OCR (great for multilingual docs)
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Set page ranges to focus on specific sections
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Retain original layout no weird Excel cell merging
3. Flexible layout options for tricky tables
Unlike Adobe, where the output is often rigid, VeryPDF let me:
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Set output to flow freely or keep it 1:1
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Map columns and headers
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Ignore junk areas (like footers or page numbers)
This alone saved me hours in post-cleanup.
Real impact on my workflow
Here's the deal.
I'm not here to bash Adobe it's good for basic stuff.
But when you're dealing with 20+ files a day, scanned or complex, and you need reliable, fast, and accurate conversions?
VeryPDF just performs better.
I went from spending 3-4 hours weekly fixing conversion messes
To zero.
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Screenshot of VeryPDF's batch conversion interface
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Before/after comparison of Adobe vs. VeryPDF Excel output
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OCR settings panel with language options
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Excel output showing clean column alignment
FAQs
Can VeryPDF handle non-English PDFs?
Yep. Its OCR engine supports multiple languages you just choose from the dropdown.
Is there a Mac version?
As of now, it's Windows only but you can use it on a virtual machine or through remote desktop setups.
Does it keep the original formatting?
Yes you can toggle between keeping layout or letting it flow, depending on your use case.
How does it compare price-wise to Adobe?
It's a one-time licence. Way cheaper in the long run if you convert regularly.
Final thoughts: Why I recommend it
Look if you're converting a few PDFs here and there, maybe stick with Acrobat.
But if you're in finance, law, research, or any data-heavy field?
VeryPDF PDF to Excel Converter will save your sanity.
It's accurate. It's fast. It's built for real work.
I'd highly recommend this to anyone drowning in PDF tables.
Start your free trial and experience the difference yourself
I compared Adobe's PDF to Excel tool with VeryPDF's and for high-volume, messy or scanned PDFs, VeryPDF wins hands down.
Click here to give it a try.