How to extract survey responses from a filled pdf form
- Step 1Upload the filled PDF survey — Drop the completed survey form into the extractor.
- Step 2Extract field values — The tool reads all survey responses from interactive form fields.
- Step 3Download as JSON or CSV — Export the responses for analysis.
- Step 4Analyse in your preferred tool — Open in Excel, import into R, or load into a Python DataFrame for statistical analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Can I calculate averages from Likert scale PDF survey responses?+
Export to CSV, open in Excel or Google Sheets, and use AVERAGE() on each question's response column to calculate mean scores.
Will radio button (single-choice) responses extract correctly?+
Yes — selected radio button values extract as the chosen option's label or value.
Can I compare responses from multiple participants?+
Process each participant's PDF individually, then combine the rows into a single spreadsheet to compare and aggregate responses.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.