Move printed tables into spreadsheets
Extract rows and cells from a photographed or scanned table before cleaning the result in a spreadsheet.
Choose document image
JPG, PNG or WebP
Table detection and OCR run in your browser. The source image is not uploaded to Zavilo.
About AI Table Extractor
AI Table Extractor combines online table detection and OCR to locate tables and reconstruct useful row and cell data.
Common use cases
Digitize simple reports
Turn clearly structured tabular information from document images into CSV-ready working data.
Reduce manual retyping
Use table detection and OCR as a starting point when copying many values by hand would be slow.
How it works
1
A browser AI model looks for regions that appear to contain a table.
2
OCR reads text inside the detected table and the tool estimates row and cell structure.
3
The reconstructed values are presented as editable tabular data that can be exported to CSV.
Privacy & file handling
Table detection and OCR run in the browser
The supported table-extraction workflow processes the selected document image on the device rather than requiring it to be uploaded to Zavilo.
Limitations and important notes
- Merged cells, nested headers, faint grid lines and irregular layouts can be reconstructed incorrectly.
- OCR can misread small, blurred, handwritten or low-contrast text.
- Always verify financial values, dates, identifiers and other consequential data against the source image.
Table extraction vs plain OCR
| Feature | Best for | Output |
|---|---|---|
| AI Table Extractor | Rows and columns with visible table structure | CSV-oriented tabular data |
| Image to Text OCR | Paragraphs, labels and general text | Plain recognized text without guaranteed table structure |
How to use AI Table Extractor
- 1
Choose a document image containing a table.
- 2
Run AI table extraction.
- 3
Review the reconstructed data.
- 4
Download the result as CSV.
Tips for better results
- Use a sharp, front-facing image for best OCR accuracy.
- Complex merged cells may need manual cleanup.
Frequently asked questions
Which file formats can I use?
Check the file picker and tool description for the supported formats. Available formats can vary by tool.