Repair PDF Files Online
FreeRepair PDF files online to fix corruption, flatten forms, and make scanned PDFs searchable with OCR. Works on mobile, private by design.
Fix the PDF issues that block you
Corrupted structure
Rebuild broken cross-reference tables (the PDF's internal index) and objects so damaged PDFs open again.
Broken fonts & rendering
Flatten pages or rebuild them as images to bypass missing fonts and display glitches, keeping layouts readable everywhere.
Interactive forms
Flatten form fields into static content so they print the same everywhere, avoiding blanks on shared copies.
Scanned documents
Run OCR to add a searchable text layer to scans and photographed pages, letting you copy and find text like a digital document.
Offline-first fixes
Repair right in your browser; only upload when a server-side rebuild is required, keeping sensitive files on your device whenever possible.
Why choose PDF Juggler for repairs
Compare our local-first repair workflow with the tradeoffs you see on upload-focused fixers.
Offline-first recovery
- PDF Juggler
- Kick off fixes locally so damaged files stay on-device until you explicitly opt into a secure upload.
- Typical online repair tools
- Most repairers make you upload corrupted PDFs, leaving private files on third-party servers while they process.
Advanced clean-up toggles
- PDF Juggler
- Mix and match re-save, flatten, OCR, and image rebuild passes so you can target the exact corruption you see.
- Typical online repair tools
- Presets hide or limit pass controls, so you have to re-upload repeatedly to try different clean-up options.
Seamless convert handoff
- PDF Juggler
- Jump straight into the Convert tool when you need to rebuild pages as images or switch formats—no re-upload required.
- Typical online repair tools
- Hand-offs require downloading and opening a separate converter before you can rebuild damaged pages.
Preserve layout fidelity
- PDF Juggler
- Preview repair settings before export and keep typography, bookmarks, and page order intact wherever possible.
- Typical online repair tools
- Many services rasterize pages or drop bookmarks, so repaired exports lose layout fidelity.
Fix corrupted layouts, flattened forms, and scanned archives without handing files to third-party servers.
Repair workflows to rescue damaged PDFs
Diagnose and rebuild corrupted PDFs
Recover readable layouts when fonts misbehave
Make scanned paperwork searchable again
How to repair a PDF
Upload your PDF: click Select PDF or drag & drop your file.
Pick fixes: re-save/clean, flatten forms, enable OCR or image rebuild.
Download: click Fix PDF to get the repaired file.
Also try:
Organize Pages
Reorder, delete, or rotate pages after fixing issues.
Rotate PDF
Straighten sideways or upside-down pages that still need rotation.
Compress PDF
Shrink repaired PDFs before you email or upload them.
Edit PDF
Annotate and tweak the fixed document before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Will this repair corrupted PDFs?
It re-saves and restructures PDFs, flattening forms and optionally rebuilding pages as images to bypass broken fonts. OCR can recover searchable text from scans.
Can it make a scanned PDF searchable?
Yes. Enable OCR and the tool recognizes page text and embeds an invisible text layer so you can search and select text.
Will flattening remove form interactivity?
Yes. Flattening turns form fields into static page content so they render consistently.
Are my files private?
Repair runs in the browser when possible; uploads for server fixes are discarded and not stored.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. You can fix or OCR a PDF on your phone or tablet with the same touch-friendly interface.
How long does PDF repair take?
Most fixes complete in seconds. Rebuilding a very large PDF or running OCR on hundreds of pages may take a minute or two.