How to read and extract data from a filled pdf form
- Step 1Upload the filled PDF form — Drop the completed PDF into the tool.
- Step 2Extract field values — The tool reads all entered values from interactive fields.
- Step 3Download as JSON or CSV — Save the extracted data in your preferred format.
- Step 4Import into your system — Load the data into Excel, a database, or your processing pipeline.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work if the PDF was printed, filled by hand, and scanned?+
No — handwritten forms are image-only PDFs. Use the OCR tool to extract text first, then manually map the recognised text to field values.
Can I extract data from multiple filled forms at once?+
Process each form individually. Batch form data extraction is available in the Pro tier.
What if some fields are empty?+
Empty fields are included in the JSON with null or empty string values, preserving the full field schema.
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.