Linux commandline convert pdf to excel

Question

I'm looking for a tool where I can reliable convert a pdf to an excel spreadsheet from the commandline (as I would like to use a script to automate this).

I need something that will properly convert the pdf, as you would using Acrobat Pro or similar programs.

Solution

pdftotext This command will help you to convert pdf to text. Excel has the capability to import text data. If you prefer to convert text data to csv please refer the answer given here

Comments

[A. L]

Unfortunately, I do need a direct conversion, otherwise I lose the important formatting.