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Repair PDF

Attempt to recover the PDF structure with a local QPDF rewrite.

Free to use · Files stay on your device · No signup

This tool works in your browser. Enable JavaScript to select files and create your download.

How to use Repair PDF

  1. Choose the damaged PDF.
  2. Run the local structural recovery and rewrite attempt.
  3. If recovery succeeds, download the PDF and check every page.

What you need

Choose PDF files.

Your result

A rewritten PDF when readable objects can be recovered.

Before you start

Recovery is best effort. Missing content, severely damaged streams, and unsupported encryption may prevent repair.

Questions about Repair PDF

How do I use Repair PDF?

Choose the damaged PDF. Run the local structural recovery and rewrite attempt. If recovery succeeds, download the PDF and check every page.

What does Repair PDF produce?

A rewritten PDF when readable objects can be recovered.

What should I check before using Repair PDF?

Recovery is best effort. Missing content, severely damaged streams, and unsupported encryption may prevent repair.

Are my files uploaded?

Document processing runs on your device. The website downloads its code and processing engines, but the tools do not upload your documents.