Scanned PDF
Multi-page scans are read page by page. Free preview covers the first pages; the rest unlock with a plan.
Convert scans into files you can work with
Tables become a spreadsheet, the page becomes a searchable PDF, the text becomes Markdown. Nothing is translated unless you ask.
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What is the Linnk document converter?
The Linnk document converter reads a scanned PDF or a photo of a page with OCR and rebuilds it as files you can work with: Spreadsheet (XLSX) and CSV; Searchable PDF; Markdown and plain text. Nothing is translated unless you ask — the text stays in the document's own language. You can preview every output before you download, and copying the recognised text is always free.
What you can convert, and what you get back
Drop a scan, a fax, a phone photo or an exported PDF. The converter reads the page image first, so a document with no text layer works as well as a digital one.
Photos (JPG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP)
A photo is treated as a one-page scan. Straight, well-lit shots give the best recognition.
Spreadsheet (XLSX) and CSV
One sheet per table, named by page; CSV ships one file per table. Produced only when a table is found.
Searchable PDF
The page as it is, with a real text layer underneath — search, select and copy in any PDF reader.
Markdown and plain text
Headings, lists and tables as Markdown; plain text with pages separated. Always included.
Linnk converter compared with the usual options
| Capability | Linnk | Desktop PDF suites | Generic online converters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads scans and photos (OCR first) | Yes — every page | Yes, on paid plans | Often digital PDFs only |
| Several tables on one page | One sheet or CSV per table | Usually merged | Often merged |
| Merged and multi-line cells | Kept in place | Varies | Often broken across rows |
| Digits re-checked against the scan | Yes | No | No |
| Output formats from one run | XLSX, CSV, searchable PDF, Markdown, text | Usually one at a time | Usually one at a time |
| Language handling | Kept as is, or translated on request | Kept as is | Kept as is |
Built for documents whose numbers have to land in a system
Bookkeeping and finance
Supplier invoices, statements and customs paperwork become rows that import into accounting software.
Manufacturing quality
Control plans, inspection reports and certificates of analysis go from the supplier's scan into your QA sheets.
Research and study
Data tables in scanned papers, theses and archival reports without retyping a single cell.
Civil records and genealogy
Register pages and ledgers from old scans, sorted and searched as a spreadsheet.
Operations and logistics
Packing lists, price lists and delivery notes that arrive as PDFs or photos, ready for Sheets or Excel.
Legal and administration
Searchable PDFs from scanned contracts, forms and letters.
What this converter does differently
Six things that matter when the source is a scan, not a clean export.
Works on scans and photos
OCR reads the page image first, so faxed forms, phone photos and old prints convert the same way digital PDFs do.
One file per table
A page can hold several tables. Each becomes its own sheet or CSV with its own header row — nothing is merged into one confusing grid.
Digits checked against the scan
Numbers are the point of a table. The recogniser re-reads digits against the page so totals, dates and references match.
Language kept
A Spanish invoice comes out as a Spanish spreadsheet. Nothing is translated unless you choose an output language.
Five formats from one run
Spreadsheet (XLSX) and CSV; Searchable PDF; Markdown and plain text.
Honest when there is no table
If no table is found, the converter says so instead of inventing rows.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a scanned PDF or a photo?
Yes. The converter reads the page image with OCR before looking for structure, so a scan, a fax or a phone photo converts the same way a digital PDF does. Straight, well-lit pages give the best result.
Which formats do I get?
Spreadsheet (XLSX) and CSV; Searchable PDF; Markdown and plain text.
How are several tables handled?
Each table becomes its own sheet (named by page) and its own CSV file; several CSVs come as a zip. Tables that continue across pages are not joined — pasting them together in your spreadsheet takes seconds and avoids mixing rows.
What if the document has no table?
If no table is found, the converter says so instead of inventing rows.
Is the text translated?
No. Converting keeps the document's own language. If you also want a translation, pick an output language before you upload — the result is converted and translated in one run.
Is it free?
The preview is free without an account and copying the recognised text is always free. Downloading the files needs a free account. Longer documents beyond the free preview are covered by the paid plans.
How accurate are the numbers?
Digits are re-read against the scan as a separate check. Poor scans can still confuse similar glyphs, so every table is shown as a grid for you to check before downloading.
How long does a conversion take?
About half a minute per page on a typical scan. The page shows an estimate in minutes while the pages are read and the files are built.