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knowledge-base/convert-pdf-table-to-datatable.md

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page_title: How to Convert PDF Table to DataTable with Telerik Document Processing
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slug: convert-pdf-table-to-datatable
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tags: document, processing, table, datatable, convert
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tags: document, processing, table, datatable, convert, pdf, excel
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## Description
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Learn how to convert a specific table from a PDF file into a DataTable object using Telerik Document Processing libraries.
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Learn how to convert a specific table from a PDF file into a DataTable object using **Telerik Document Processing** libraries.
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## Solution
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Telerik Document Processing libraries do not offer a direct method to convert PDF table to a DataTable object. However, a feasible workaround is available. This method involves utilizing MS Excel or [RadSpreadsheet](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/winforms/controls/spreadsheet/overview) for the intermediary conversion step.
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Telerik Document Processing libraries **do not** offer a **direct** method to convert a PDF table to a DataTable object. However, a feasible workaround is available. This method involves utilizing MS Excel or [RadSpreadsheet](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/winforms/controls/spreadsheet/overview) for the intermediary conversion step.
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1. Select and copy the desired table's content from the PDF file.
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2. Paste the copied content into MS Excel or RadSpreadsheet. This step converts the PDF table into an Excel format.
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2. Paste the copied content into **MS Excel** or **RadSpreadsheet**. This step converts the PDF table into an Excel format.
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3. Save the document into XLSX with [RadSpreadProcessing]({%slug radspreadprocessing-overview%}).
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4. Use the RadSpreadProcessing library to convert the Excel document into a DataTable. Utilize the [DataTableFormatProvider]({%slug radspreadprocessing-formats-and-conversion-using-data-table-format-provider%}) from RadSpreadProcessing for this conversion.
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## See Also
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- [RadWordsProcessing Overview](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/libraries/radwordsprocessing/overview)
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- [RadSpreadProcessing Overview](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/libraries/radspreadprocessing/overview)
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- [Using DataTable Format Provider](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/libraries/radspreadprocessing/formats-and-conversion/data-table/using-data-table-format-provider)
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- [Import and Export to Excel File Formats](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/libraries/radspreadprocessing/formats-and-conversion/import-and-export-to-excel-file-formats/xlsx/xlsx)
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- [RadWordsProcessing Overview]({%slug radwordsprocessing-overview%})
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- [RadSpreadProcessing Overview]({%slug radspreadprocessing-overview%})
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- [Using DataTable Format Provider]({%slug radspreadprocessing-formats-and-conversion-using-data-table-format-provider%})
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- [Import and Export to Excel File Formats]({%slug radspreadprocessing-formats-and-conversion-xlsx-xlsxformatprovider%})

libraries/radspreadprocessing/formats-and-conversion/data-table/using-data-table-format-provider.md

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# See Also
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* [Settings]({%slug radspreadprocessing-formats-and-conversion-data-table-formatprovider-settings%})
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* [Settings]({%slug radspreadprocessing-formats-and-conversion-data-table-formatprovider-settings%})
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* [Converting PDF Table Content to DataTable]({%slug convert-pdf-table-to-datatable%})

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