Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
General Privacy & Security
Do you sell/use my data?
Absolutely not. We physically cannot see or do anything with your data because it never leaves your computer. Our business model is simple: we sell software licenses, not user data.
Do I need an internet connection? Is it really offline?
Absolutely! The processing of your files is 100% offline. The program only connects to the internet to activate your license the first time, and then performs a silent security check every 90 days. Your PDFs and extracted data never leave your computer!
To learn more about how our license verification works, please read our Privacy Policy and EULA.
To learn more about how our license verification works, please read our Privacy Policy and EULA.
Is the Web App on this page offline too?
Yes! All the demo code is downloaded to your browser, it never touches our servers! Both the demo web app and the desktop app are completely offline and no one can see what you upload! You are safe! :')
Billing & Licenses
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
The Free Version is limited to 30 pages per PDF and processes files one by one. The Pro Version removes all limits: unlimited pages, unlimited PDFs, and allows Batch Processing (drag and drop 50 PDFs at once).
Is it a monthly subscription?
No, it is a one-time payment. We hate subscriptions as much as you do. You pay once and the software is yours forever.
Do I have to pay for updates?
No. Your one-time payment includes lifetime access to the version you purchased, plus all minor updates and bug fixes we release for that version.
How do license keys work? Can I use it on multiple PCs?
After your purchase, you will receive an email from our payment provider (Paddle) with your unique license key. Your license includes 2 activations! One for your daily computer and another for your work laptop. So you can run Bank Extract on 2 different devices. (Make sure to check your spam folder if you don't see the email!). If you change computers and need to reset an activation, just contact us at support@bank-extract.com.
For more information on how our licensing system works, please check our Privacy Policy and EULA.
For more information on how our licensing system works, please check our Privacy Policy and EULA.
Usage & Capabilities
Can I export to Excel, CSV, or Google Spreadsheets?
Yes! Bank Extract transforms your PDFs directly into clean .xlsx (Excel) or .csv files. You can easily open these files in Excel, import them into Google Spreadsheets, or upload them to any accounting software.
How do I learn to use the app?
We have a YouTube channel dedicated to tutorials so you can extract data without issues.
Watch tutorialsDoes it work with any bank?
Yes. The app is a universal PDF-to-Excel converter using manual coordinates. It works with any text-based PDF regardless of the bank, language, or currency.
How does it handle date formats?
We extract the text exactly as it is in the PDF. We do not reformat it. Your Excel settings will usually handle the date formatting automatically once opened.
Technical
Is it compatible with Mac or Linux?
Currently, the Desktop App is Windows only. Mac/Linux users can contact support to request access to a specialized web-launcher instance.