Local conversionNo statement uploadEditable reviewCorrect rows before exportScanned-page fallbackLocal OCR on the first 8 pages
Built around a visible result
Evaluate the workflow, not a generic accuracy claim
StatementForge does not hide extraction behind a black box. The transaction table, warnings, totals, and destination format stay visible so you can decide whether the result is usable.
Test a representative statement and inspect every extracted field
Measure corrections, missing rows, and sign errors against the source
Separate text-based PDF results from scanned-page OCR results
Confirm the generated format in the destination application before adoption
A review-first workflow
From source document to a file you can inspect.
01
Choose
Select a statement PDF or use the safe sample.
02
Extract
Read its text layer or run limited local OCR.
03
Review
Check and correct the transaction table.
04
Export
Generate CSV from the reviewed rows.
Honest operating limits
Financial files still deserve a human check.
Works best with downloadable text-based PDF statements. Local image-to-text can read the first 8 scanned pages and needs manual review.
Always review exported rows before importing them into accounting software.
StatementForge is not a bank integration. It converts statement files that you provide.
Where this workflow fits
Use the converter for a defined job.
Bookkeeping cleanup
Turn client statements into structured rows for review.
Financial analysis
Extract rows before calculating cash flow or expense totals.
Accounting import prep
Create a reviewed source table before exporting accounting files.
Practical questions
Extraction questions
Is this bank statement extraction software?
Yes. It extracts transaction rows from bank statement PDFs and exports structured files.
Do you store extracted statement data?
No statement contents are stored by StatementForge during conversion.
What if the extraction misses rows?
Use the review table and warnings to catch issues. Some unusual statement layouts may require manual cleanup.
Which export format should I use?
CSV and XLSX are best for review; QBO, OFX, and QIF are for compatible accounting tools.