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Repair a corrupted PDF

Attempt to rescue a broken file, without uploading it.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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A PDF that will not open is usually corrupted somewhere in its structure. This tool tries to rebuild it into a valid file, all in your browser, so a document you cannot afford to lose is never uploaded.

How to repair a corrupted PDF

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop in the file that will not open.

  2. 2

    Repair

    The tool rebuilds the file’s structure on your device.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the repaired PDF and try opening it.

Why repair on your device

A file you are trying to rescue is one you care about. Repairing it in the browser means it is never uploaded to a recovery service.

Frequently asked questions

Can every PDF be recovered?+

Not always. If the structure is rebuildable, it will work; badly damaged files may be beyond repair.

Is my file uploaded?+

No. The repair runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

Will I lose content?+

The tool preserves as much as it can while making the file valid again; check the result.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no sign-up.

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