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Repair PDF

Repair a damaged PDF: the pages and text still in the file are recovered into a clean PDF.

5 files per day per IP across all free tools. A subscription is required beyond that. Resets at 00:00 UTC.

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Up to 100 MB per file

Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

What this tool does

Open again a PDF that shows an error, opens badly or is incomplete after a download. The tool rebuilds the file's structure; if it is too damaged, the document is recreated from whatever is still readable.

What is kept

  • The pages and text still present in the file
  • A clean PDF that common software can read

Good to know

  • Content that is really missing from the file cannot be recovered
  • When the document has to be recreated, form fields and some interactive elements may disappear
  • A password-protected PDF must be unlocked first

Tips

  • Always keep the original file: check the result before replacing it

How to use Repair PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your file

    Drop your file or choose it from your device. Several files can be converted at once.

  2. 2

    Convert

    Choose the available settings, then select Convert if shown. Some conversions start automatically.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the converted file, or the whole batch as a ZIP.

About PDF files

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe and is an ISO standard (ISO 32000). It looks identical on every device, which makes it the reference format for contracts, invoices and forms.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my PDF damaged?

Most often an interrupted download or upload, or software that wrote the file badly. The internal table that says where each page is then becomes wrong.

Is my file kept?

Files sent for processing are deleted automatically after 24 hours.

Is Repair PDF free?

5 files per day per IP across all free tools. A subscription is required beyond that. Resets at 00:00 UTC.

Is Repair PDF secure?

Transfers use TLS encryption. Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Repair PDF works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

How do I cancel?

You can cancel at any time from your dashboard in two clicks. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Will the quality be preserved?

Yes. The conversion uses professional engines and keeps resolution, fonts and layout whenever the target format allows it.

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