Repair PDF for Free
Rescue what can be rescued from a PDF that won't open.
- Never uploaded
- Free · no watermark
- No sign-up
How it works
- 1Select the damaged PDF.
- 2We try several recovery methods.
- 3Download the repaired file.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of PDF damage can this fix?
It fixes broken internal indexes, files cut off during download, junk data in front of the PDF and files saved as base64 text. If the page list is broken, it collects every page it can find.
My PDF says "the file is damaged and could not be repaired". Can this help?
Often, yes. Try it here: the first method rebuilds the file's index, which fixes most files that fail to open. You will see which method worked.
Will the repaired PDF keep its text and quality?
Usually, yes. If the file only needed its index or page list rebuilt, the text and quality are unchanged. Only in the last resort are pages saved as images, and then the text can no longer be selected.
What if only some pages are recovered?
The tool tells you how many pages it saved and how many could not be read. For the missing pages, ask the sender for the file again or download it again.
Why is the page order different in my repaired file?
When the page list itself is broken, pages are put back in the order they were stored inside the file, which can differ from the original order. You can fix the order with Organize PDF.
What causes a PDF to get corrupted?
Most often a download or WhatsApp transfer that stopped halfway, a full phone storage, or an app that saved the file badly. Email gateways and download managers can also add junk to the file.
Why does repair say my file is empty?
The file is 0 bytes, which means the download failed and there is nothing left to recover. Get the file again from the sender.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is processed inside your browser on your own phone or computer. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for Aadhaar, PAN, bank statements and other private documents.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.