To convert an invoice to Excel, upload the invoice image or PDF to an invoice-aware extraction tool, let it read the seller details, line items and VAT, review the fields, then export to a spreadsheet. For Arabic invoices, use a tool that understands right-to-left layout and Arabic numerals — generic PDF converters scramble those. The fastest method takes under a minute.
Step-by-step (recommended)
- Open the tool. Go to the Sharayeh Invoice Reader — no download, try without sign-up.
- Upload the invoice. Drag an image or PDF. Printed, scanned and phone-photo invoices all work.
- Let AI extract the data. It reads the header (seller, VAT number, date, totals) and every line item into a table.
- Review and edit. Check the values and fix anything the scan got wrong — this matters most on low-quality images.
- Export to a spreadsheet. Download the CSV (Excel-ready), keeping the line items and tax.
Why generic converters fall short
Tools like iLovePDF and Smallpdf convert PDF to Excel generically, but they don't understand Arabic invoice structure: they scramble column order in RTL text, misread Arabic numerals (٠١٢٣), and don't separate line items from headers. An invoice-aware tool outputs a correct, accounting-ready table.
Tips for accurate results
- Use a clear, well-lit, full-frame image.
- Always confirm the VAT (15% KSA / 5% UAE) and grand total against the invoice.
- Multi-page purchase invoices: extract each page and combine.
FAQ
See the questions above. For the full picture, read the invoice data extraction guide, and to verify e-invoices use the ZATCA QR reader.