Convert a bank statement to CSV
This guide shows you how to convert a PDF bank statement into CSV (or Excel) so you can import it into Excel, DATEV, Lexware, and most accounting tools.
How the conversion works
- Download your bank statement as a PDF (or scan paper statements).
- Upload the PDF to KontoCSV and start the conversion (OCR is supported for scans).
- Download the CSV/Excel export and import it into your tool.
Supported banks
KontoCSV is optimized for German statement layouts (Sparkasse, Volksbank/VR, Deutsche Bank, ING, DKB, Commerzbank, PayPal, and more). Layouts are detected automatically.
Why CSV is worth it
- Excel-ready: open in Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice
- Accounting-ready: export profiles for DATEV and Lexware
- High accuracy: internal samples show very precise extraction; results may vary by PDF quality
- GDPR compliant: secure processing in the EU
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Quick conclusion
With KontoCSV you can upload a PDF statement and download a clean CSV/Excel export in seconds. It is designed for common German bank layouts and works without manual reformatting.
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