PDF Repair
Re-save a broken PDF with a fresh xref table — local.
How to use PDF Repair
Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.
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Step 1. Drop a corrupt PDF onto the zone.
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Step 2. Click “Repair PDF” — the file is re-saved with a fresh cross-reference table.
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Step 3. If the repair succeeds, the new PDF downloads; otherwise you'll see an honest error message.
Why use this tool
Private by design
All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.
Instant
No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.
Free & unlimited
No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about pdf repair.
Unlock PDF
Remove owner-password permission restrictions from a PDF — local.
Compress PDF
Re-pack a PDF to shrink its file size — local, private, instant.
PDF Metadata Editor
View and edit PDF title, author, subject & keywords — locally.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one — free, private, instant.