The file is parsed in recovery mode, salvageable pages and objects are copied into a fresh document, and a clean cross-reference table is written. Severely corrupted files may only partially recover.
Repair a damaged PDF
Beta — see limitations belowRebuild a broken cross-reference table and recover readable objects.
Repair a damaged PDF: Rebuild a broken cross-reference table and recover readable objects. Add your file to the tool above, apply it, and download the result — free, in any browser, with no sign-up.
- 100% free — no sign-up
- Files processed privately
- Fast — no upload wait
- No file-count limit
About this tool
How to use Repair PDF
1. Add your file
Drop your file onto the Repair PDF workspace above, or click to browse for it.2. Choose the options
Adjust the settings for repair pdf — the defaults work for most files.3. Download the result
The result is generated in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Click Download to save it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Repair PDF free to use?
Yes. Repair PDF is completely free with no watermark, no account, and no file-count limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. Your documents never leave your device.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. No extension or desktop app is required.
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