How to use Repair PDF
- Choose or drag in the damaged PDF.
- Press Repair PDF.
- Download the repaired file and check it.
Rescue PDFs that won't open
PDFs get damaged by interrupted downloads, broken email attachments or faulty software. Repair PDF first rebuilds the file's internal index and page structure, which fixes most problems. If that isn't enough, it redraws every page that can still be read, so you get back as much as possible.
Private by design
Repair PDF runs entirely in your browser. Your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded to a server, there's no sign-up, and the result is ready to download as soon as it's done.
Questions
Can every PDF be repaired?
No. If most of the file is missing, for example after a download that stopped early, there may be nothing left to recover.
Will the repaired file look the same?
Usually yes. If pages had to be redrawn, they become images and the text can't be selected.
Is my damaged file uploaded?
No. The repair runs in your browser, on your device.