How to Convert a Bank Statement PDF to CSV
Step-by-step guide to converting bank statement PDFs to clean CSV/Excel privately in your browser.
Last updated: 2026-01-04
Overview
This guide walks you through converting a bank statement PDF into a clean CSV/Excel export while keeping everything private (no uploads).
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Step-by-step
- 1) Open the Statement Converter.
- 2) Add your PDF statement (drag & drop).
- 3) If the PDF is scanned, enable OCR and choose the right language.
- 4) Select pages/regions that contain the transactions table.
- 5) Map columns (Date, Description, Amount, Balance).
- 6) Export to CSV or XLSX and verify a few rows.
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Troubleshooting
- If amounts are split across columns, use Column Mapper to merge/re-map.
- If dates look wrong (DD/MM vs MM/DD), use Date Normalizer.
- If the PDF asks for a password, provide the password (we don’t crack encryption).
FAQ
Is this free and private?
Yes. Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes. Export XLSX (Excel) or CSV.
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