Repair PDF

Fix a corrupted PDF that will not open

calendar_today Last updated: June 20, 2026

The tool tries two repair strategies. If the file is fully corrupted or password-protected, it may not be repaired.

Drop the corrupted PDF here

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PDF only · up to 50 MB

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Sahel's PDF repair tool tries to recover corrupted PDF files or ones other tools refuse to open, using two repair strategies (qpdf and Ghostscript) for the best possible result, free.

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How does this tool work?

1

Upload the corrupted file

Choose a PDF that will not open or that other tools rejected.

2

Start the repair

Two strategies are tried to recover as much content as possible.

3

Download the repaired

Get an openable copy where possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is recovering a corrupted file guaranteed? expand_more

There is no full guarantee since the result depends on the degree of corruption, but the tool uses two methods to recover as much content as possible.

What causes PDF files to corrupt? expand_more

Often an interrupted download, a save error, or a problem with the storage medium.

What if the file cannot be repaired? expand_more

Try another copy of the file if available, or the original source it was exported from.

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Compress PDF

Reduce a PDF file size while keeping the quality

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PDF File Info

See the page count, author, title, and size of a PDF

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