Trying to gather info from different sources can be a bit of a maze. Things are usually smooth sailing when you’re working your way through the Google Workspace platforms.
That is, until you stumble upon data that’s hiding in a different spot or throwing you off with its tricky format. And let’s be real, the “copy and paste” trick doesn’t always cut it!
That’s where the FileDrop Google WorkSpace add-on steps in to save the day!
FileDrop offers a variety of features that help create seamless integration and collaboration, as well as techniques that allow you to save time and effort without compromising quality. Beyond extraction, if you need to share your PDF online with clients or team members, FileDrop also offers secure PDF hosting with password protection and view limits.
One of the examples wherein taking advantage of FileDrop makes a difference is extracting the table from a PDF file directly in your Google Docs.
Without the hassle of copying and pasting, this will ensure that what is in the file will also be reflected exactly in Google Docs.
If you haven’t added FileDrop as your extension, click here. You can also test our free OCR text extraction tool.
In this article, you’ill learn how FileDrop can help you convert a PDF Table into Google Docs seamlessly.
Step 1. Open Your Google Docs Document
Open the Google Docs document where you want to convert your PDF Table. To use all the functions that are required, make sure you are in editing mode.
Step 2. Search for the “FileDrop” add-on in the “Extensions” Bar
When you click the “Extensions” bar, a new menu will appear with the “FileDrop” Extension underneath. Ensure that the “Start FileDrop” tab is selected from the dropdown menu.
Step 3. Upload the PDF File in the FileDrop Sidebar
Choose a local file that contains the PDF table you want to convert. Once uploaded, you can go to the “Library” tab which is right beside the “Upload” tab to check and review the file you uploaded.
Step 4. Convert the PDF File Into Text
On the right side of the file, you will see an icon that says “TXT”. Click on that and wait for it to load. Once done, you’ll see the PDF table converted to your Google Docs!
Video Tutorial
Here is the video on how to extract the table from your PDF file in one click.
In Summary
It can be tedious to have to transfer tables from different platforms, and sometimes, even conventional functions like copy-paste don’t elicit the format that we want.
Which is why FileDrop makes an invaluable tool.
This add-on further enhances Google Workspace’s built-in features, making it better than ever before.
It doesn’t just save you time, but it also improves your efficiency and productivity.
To learn more about FileDrop’s amazing features, click here.
