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Repair a Corrupted PDF Online for Free

Fix a damaged or broken PDF — no upload, no signup, up to 100 MB.

Your file never leaves your device

Drag & drop your damaged PDF here

or Max 100 MB · Free · Processed entirely in your browser
How it works

How to Repair a PDF

  1. Upload your PDF Drag & drop or browse your damaged PDF.
  2. Confirm No settings needed — we rebuild the file automatically.
  3. Download Save your repaired PDF instantly.
Why PDFlyHQ

Get your PDF working again

  • Private by designYour PDF is processed on your device and never uploaded.
  • InstantNo upload queue — your browser does the work locally.
  • Free, no signupNo account, no credit card, no trial that expires.
  • No settings neededUpload and confirm — the fix runs automatically.
  • Fixes common corruptionRebuilds broken cross-reference tables and drops invalid objects.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes. No signup required.

Is my file safe?

Yes — your PDF is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.

What kinds of problems can this fix?

Many common ones: a broken cross-reference table, invalid or malformed objects, or a file that other viewers refuse to open. We re-read your PDF leniently and rebuild a clean, valid file from what's recoverable.

Can this recover missing or deleted content?

No — if data is truly missing or unreadable (not just structurally broken), no repair tool can bring it back. This works by rebuilding the file's structure around whatever content is still intact.

Why did my PDF stop opening in the first place?

Usually an interrupted download or save, a bug in whatever created it, or an incomplete transfer — any of these can leave the file's internal structure broken even though most of the content is still there.

Are there settings to configure?

No — repair is automatic. Just upload your file and confirm.

Max file size?

100 MB.