AI Spreadsheet Generator
Turn your PDFs, Word docs, slides, spreadsheets, or a typed topic into a real, editable Excel workbook (.xlsx) — with multiple sheets, frozen headers, and formulas, all grounded in your own material.
Free to start · No credit card · Real .xlsx download
Why students love AI Spreadsheets
Stop copy-pasting tables by hand. Turn your sources into an organized workbook you can actually open and edit.
Real Excel files, not screenshots
You get an actual .xlsx workbook — multiple sheets, frozen header rows, and working formulas — that opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers. Not a CSV, not an HTML table, not a picture you have to retype.
Grounded in your own material
Every sheet name, column header, and row of data is pulled faithfully from your uploads. The AI extracts the actual content from your PDFs, notes, and slides — it never invents numbers or facts.
Four study-ready styles
Pick Data Workbook, Study Tracker, Comparison Matrix, or Review Planner. Each lays out your material the way you'll actually study it — clean tables, progress columns, side-by-side comparisons, or a prioritized task list.
How it works
Three steps from your source material to a downloadable Excel workbook.
Upload and select a style
Add up to 3 files — PDF, Word, PowerPoint, a spreadsheet, a text file, or a Google Drive file — or just type a topic prompt. Then choose a workbook style: Data Workbook, Study Tracker, Comparison Matrix, or Review Planner, and add any custom instructions.
AI builds it in a sandbox
The agent reads the extracted content from your sources, then plans the sheets, columns, and formulas before building a real .xlsx file with Python. It validates the workbook for non-empty sheets, correct formula references, and meaningful content.
Download and store
Your finished workbook is saved to your library as a downloadable .xlsx file. Download it directly or open it later — it's fully editable in Excel or any spreadsheet app. Generation usually takes a few minutes; you don't have to wait around.
Four workbook styles to pick from
The same source material, organized the way you need it. Each style decides the sheets, columns, and layout.
Data Workbook
DefaultClean source tables with an overview sheet, frozen headers, a summary sheet, and formulas where the numbers add up. Best for pulling datasets out of textbook chapters or data-heavy PDFs.
Study Tracker
FreeA concept list with progress columns and review-date columns, so you can check off what you've mastered and schedule what to revisit.
Comparison Matrix
FreeSide-by-side columns that line up topics, cases, or theories against shared criteria — perfect for comparing readings before an exam.
Review Planner
FreeA prioritized task list with topics, deadlines, and prioritization, built from your syllabus and notes so you know what to study first.
Whichever style you pick, every workbook is a real .xlsx file grounded in your own sources — and you can add custom instructions to fine-tune it.
Everything in your generated workbook
All the structure you'd build by hand — sheets, headers, formulas, and an overview — done for you.
Real .xlsx workbooks
Generates true, editable Excel files — never a CSV, never an HTML table. Open and edit in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers.
Four workbook styles
Data Workbook, Study Tracker, Comparison Matrix, and Review Planner — each with its own sheets, columns, and layout.
Source-grounded data
All content is faithfully extracted from your uploads. The AI never invents data, numbers, or facts that aren't in your material.
Automatic sheet planning
Overview or index sheets, column headers, frozen panes, and summary sheets with formulas are all planned and built for you.
Multiple sheets
One to six or more sheets depending on the size of your material and the style you choose — organized, not crammed into one tab.
Working formulas
Summary and calculated sheets include real formulas where the numbers warrant them, with references the AI validates before finishing.
Mixed sources in one file
Combine PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and text files into a single workbook — up to 3 sources per request.
Custom instructions
Tell the AI exactly what you need — "add a summary sheet", "include formulas for totals", or "one sheet per chapter".
Multi-language support
Workbooks are generated in your selected language, so sheet names, headers, and content match how you study.
Stored in your library
Every workbook persists as a downloadable artifact in your library, editable anytime and accessible from the /spreadsheets route.
Typed prompt, no file needed
No source? Type a topic and the AI builds a structured workbook from scratch — same sheets, headers, and formulas.
Google Drive input
Connect Google Drive with one click and pull files straight into your workbook — no downloading and re-uploading.
What students build with it
Real workflows, from lecture notes to exam comparisons — here's what AI Spreadsheets is great at.
Study-tracker spreadsheets from notes
Upload 3 lecture-note PDFs, pick Study Tracker, and get a workbook with concept lists, progress columns, and review scheduling you can check off as you go.
Comparison tables from readings
Upload case studies or research papers, pick Comparison Matrix, and get a side-by-side analysis table that's ready to study from before an exam.
Review and planning workbooks
Upload your syllabus and notes, pick Review Planner, and get a prioritized task list with topics and deadlines so you know what to tackle first.
Datasets from textbooks
Upload textbook chapters or data-heavy PDFs, pick Data Workbook, and get clean tables with summary calculations pulled straight from the source.
How Scholarly compares
Other tools are great for building spreadsheets — but not for turning your study material into one. Here's where each one wins.
Best for hands-on, collaborative spreadsheets. Free, available anywhere, and easy to share and edit with classmates.
Great once the data is already in the sheet.
Requires manual data entry — it won't read your PDFs or notes for you.
No AI organization, no workbook styles, no auto-extraction.
Best for talking through what a sheet should contain. A general-purpose chat that can suggest columns and structure.
Useful for brainstorming a layout before you build it.
No real document understanding — you copy-paste and format it yourself.
No automatic .xlsx generation and no workbook-style presets.
Best for turning your own material into a workbook. Reads your PDFs, notes, slides, or a topic and builds a real .xlsx for you.
Four study-ready styles with auto-planned sheets, frozen headers, and formulas.
Source-grounded data and custom instructions — no inventing, no manual entry.
Free to start, stored in your library, editable in any spreadsheet app.
Honest about the limits
So you know exactly what to expect before you generate.
No charts or pivot tables
It generates tables, formulas, and structured sheets — but it doesn't auto-create charts, graphs, or pivot tables. You can add those yourself in Excel.
Text-searchable PDFs only
It can't extract data from images, handwriting, or scanned PDFs. Use text-based files for accurate results.
The agent decides the structure
You can steer it with custom instructions, but you can't pre-specify exact column names or formulas — the AI plans the layout for you.
No live data or real-time collaboration
It won't merge with external databases or live data sources, and it doesn't support real-time shared generation. Very large files (100+ pages) may exceed the processing timeout.
Frequently asked questions
Does it generate a real Excel file?
Yes. You get a true, editable .xlsx workbook — not a CSV, not an HTML table, and not a screenshot. It opens directly in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers, with multiple sheets, frozen header rows, and working formulas already in place.
What files can I upload?
PDFs, Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint slides (.pptx), Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx), text files (.txt and .md), and Google Drive files via OAuth. You can also paste a website URL or just type a topic prompt with no file at all. You can combine up to 3 sources in a single request.
Can I generate a workbook without uploading anything?
Yes. Type a topic prompt and the AI builds a structured workbook from scratch — same multiple sheets, headers, and formulas as a file-based one. A source file just makes the data more specific to your material.
What workbook styles can I choose?
Four: Data Workbook (clean source tables with a summary and formulas), Study Tracker (concepts with progress and review-date columns), Comparison Matrix (side-by-side columns), and Review Planner (a prioritized task list with deadlines). Each style decides the sheets, columns, and layout.
How many sheets will my workbook have?
Usually one to six or more, depending on how much source material you provide and which style you pick. Multi-sheet workbooks also get an overview or index sheet so you can navigate them easily.
Is the data made up, or pulled from my sources?
Pulled from your sources. The AI extracts the actual content from your uploads — sheet names, column headers, and row data are all grounded in your material. It does not invent numbers or facts that aren't in what you provided.
Can it read scanned PDFs or handwriting?
No. It works with text-searchable PDFs and documents — it can't extract data from images, handwriting, or scanned pages. For the most accurate workbook, upload text-based files. Very large files (100+ pages) may also exceed the processing timeout.
Can I specify the exact columns and formulas?
Not exactly, but you can steer it. Add custom instructions like "include a summary sheet" or "add formulas for totals" and the agent plans the structure around them. It decides the final sheet and column layout so the workbook stays coherent.
Is the AI Spreadsheet Generator free?
Yes — it's free to start. Free plans include a default AI model and basic generation with daily AI-creation limits. Premium and Ultimate plans unlock additional AI model choices and higher daily limits. Spreadsheet generation shares the same daily AI-creation pool as slides, study guides, and worksheets, and refunds are available for failed generations.
Where do my workbooks go after they're generated?
Each finished workbook is saved to your library as a downloadable .xlsx artifact and is accessible from the /spreadsheets route. You can download it, open it later, or edit it in Excel or any spreadsheet app at any time.
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Ready to turn your material into a workbook?
Generate your first AI spreadsheet from a PDF, your notes, or just a topic prompt. Free to start — go Ultimate for more AI model choices and higher daily generation limits.
Free
- 3 AI Chat messages per day
- 3 AI creations per day
- 1 file upload per day (8MB)
- 5 quiz questions per day
- 1 exam attempt per day
- 15 voice minutes per day
- 32-page PDF to flashcards
- 500 autocomplete words per day
Use it to generate flashcards, improve a deck, make a podcast, create a video lecture or infographic, build slides, make a mind map or study guide, or process a recording.
Ultimate
$144 billed yearly
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited normal chat & autocomplete
- Unlimited premium model messages
- Unlimited AI creations
- Unlimited file uploads (up to 300MB)
- Unlimited study sessions
- Unlimited exams & quizzes
- 1000-page PDF to flashcards
- Export to Anki
- Priority support
Pricing in USD. Local currency available in app.
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What students say
Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.
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Student
This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organize it specifically for your needs.
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Student
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Scholarly is great for students. I am enrolled in online university and my classes are all PDF based. All I do is upload the PDF and it creates flashcards decks for me. The greate...
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Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with daily limits: AI Chat messages, 3 AI creations per day, research reports, file uploads, quizzes, practice exams, and manual flashcard creation. Upgrade to Ultimate when you want unlimited AI creations and higher limits.
What uses my daily AI creation?
Generating flashcards, improving a flashcard deck, making a podcast, creating a video lecture or infographic, building slides, making a mind map or study guide, or processing a recording each use the same daily free AI creation allowance. AI Chat messages, uploads, quizzes, and exams have their own separate daily limits.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.
Do you offer discounts for educators?
Yes, we offer special pricing for educators and educational institutions. Contact us at hello@scholarly.so for details.
What happens when I hit a free plan limit?
You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new daily actions like AI Chat messages, uploads, quiz questions, and new AI creations. Limits reset every day.
For Educators or Schools
Contact us for special pricing at hello@scholarly.so.