Repair PDF
Load a PDF with reading issues and try to generate a new copy with its internal structure rebuilt.
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Repair PDF
Try to rebuild the internal structure of a PDF by loading it and saving a new copy.
This is a basic repair. It may help with valid but problematic PDFs, but it does not recover severely corrupted, incomplete or encrypted files without a password.
How to use this tool
- Select a PDF file from your device.
- The tool tries to read its pages and copy them into a new document.
- Download the rebuilt copy and check whether it opens correctly.
Private, fast and no installation
FácilPDF prioritizes tools that run in your browser. Whenever the operation allows it, your files are not uploaded to external servers.
- Local processing
- Free
- In the browser
- No installation
Local and private repair
The process runs in your browser with pdf-lib. The PDF is not sent to any server.
Repair limits
It cannot recover severely corrupted, incomplete, encrypted-without-password PDFs or files with essential data missing. It is a basic rebuild for partially readable files.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No for this tool. The PDF is processed in your browser and FácilPDF does not receive the document.
Does it work on mobile and desktop?
Yes. You can use it in modern mobile, tablet and desktop browsers. Very large files depend on the memory available on the device.
What happens to the file when I finish?
The generated copy exists temporarily in the tab. It is only saved to your device if you choose to download it.