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Source: HighlightsFormat: CSV

PDF Highlights to CSV / Excel

The researcher's choice. Convert highlights into a sortable, filterable spreadsheet.

Drop your PDF here

Securely extract highlights and comments in seconds.

Example Output
preview.csv
Page
Author
Content
1
Reviewer A
This paragraph needs usage of stronger verbs.
3
Reviewer B
Citation missing for 2023 study.
12
Editor
Great conclusion, but clarify the future work section.

Data-Driven Literature Reviews

For academic researchers and data analysts, text is data. By exporting your highlights to CSV (Comma Separated Values), you unlock the ability to analyze your reading quantitatively.

Perfect for Qualitative Coding

  • Sort by Color: If you used separate colors for 'Agreement' (Green) and 'Disagreement' (Red), you can sort the spreadsheet to group these themes instantly.
  • Compatibility: Import directly into Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, NVivo, or Atlas.ti. This format is the standard for qualitative data analysis software.
  • Batch Processing: Combine exports from multiple papers into one master Excel sheet to spot trends across your entire bibliography.

Turn your subjective reading notes into objective, analyzable data points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are headers included?

Yes. The CSV includes clear headers: Content, Page, Color, and Date.

Is it compatible with NVivo?

Yes. The clean structure allows for easy import into most qualitative analysis tools.

Can I choose the delimiter?

The default is a comma, which is standard. If you need a custom delimiter, you can convert it in Excel.