Repair PDF
Rebuild a PDF that will not open or shows errors by re-saving its structure into a clean file.
How to use Repair PDF
- Add your PDF. Click the upload area or drag and drop your file (PDF). Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
- Choose your options. Adjust the settings for Repair PDF if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
- Run Repair PDF. Press the "Repair PDF" button and wait a moment while your PDF is processed.
- Download the result. Your PDF result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.
Why use Repair PDF?
- Private by design: runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Free with no sign-up and no watermark
- Fast, with no upload or download wait
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop
Common uses for Repair PDF
- Recover a download that stopped halfway.
- Fix a file that Adobe Reader reports as damaged.
- Re-save a PDF exported by buggy software.
Private by design
Repair PDF runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read and processed on your own device and is never uploaded to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Can every damaged PDF be repaired?
Many structural problems can be fixed, but if the file's content is missing or truncated, that data cannot be recovered.
Is Repair PDF free to use?
Yes. Repair PDF is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.
Is my PDF uploaded when I use Repair PDF?
No. Repair PDF works inside your browser, so your PDF stays on your device from start to finish.
What file types does Repair PDF accept?
Repair PDF accepts PDF and produces PDF.
Is there a file size limit for Repair PDF?
You can process files up to 50 MB each.
Does Repair PDF work on my phone?
Yes. Repair PDF is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.