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Repair a damaged PDF
4.8 / 5· 1,284 reviewsFree
Fix corrupted or partially loadable PDFs. Repair PDF runs entirely in your browser on pdfeditorai.com — no upload, no signup, free for everyday use.
- Price
- Free
- Privacy
- In-browser, no upload
- Max file size
- Up to 100 MB
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
Runs in your browser No upload Free
What is Repair PDF?
Repair PDF is a free, browser-based tool on pdfeditorai.com that lets you fix corrupted or partially loadable pdfs without uploading your file to a server. It runs entirely on your device using a Web Worker, so your PDF stays private — and there's no signup, no install, and no watermark.
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Attempts to reconstruct the xref table and recover all readable content.
How it works
- 1
Upload
Drop your file into the Repair PDF workspace.
- 2
Configure
Set the options that match your use case.
- 3
Download
Your processed file downloads automatically.
Why use Repair PDF
Rebuilds xref
Recovers readable pages
Browser-side
Free with a generous daily limit; no signup for most operations.
Optimised Web Worker pipeline — no waiting for upload or download.
Common use cases
Professional
Repair PDF is built for daily use by professionals handling lots of PDFs.
Personal
Use Repair PDF to handle one-off document chores without installing software.
Bulk
Process many files quickly — Repair PDF is optimised for throughput.
Frequently asked questions
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Real reviews from people who use pdfeditorai.com every day.
4.8 / 5 · 1,284 reviews
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Lawyer · France
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Researcher · India
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How Repair PDF compares
| Feature | pdfeditorai.com | Adobe Acrobat | iLovePDF / Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs in your browser | Yes | No — desktop install | Uploads to server |
| Free to use | Yes | Paid subscription | Daily limits, paywall |
| Privacy (no upload) | Yes | Local | Files leave your device |
| No signup required | Yes | No — Adobe ID | Often required |
| Works on mobile | Yes | Mobile app | Limited |
| Batch processing | Yes | Pro plan only | Pro plan only |
| Max file size | ~100 MB in browser | Unlimited | 25 MB free / 200 MB paid |
| Output quality | Lossless | Lossless | Recompressed |
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