ATS File Check
Check if your resume file is actually ATS-readable
Most ATS systems reject resumes silently — not because of your content, but because of your file. Scanned PDFs, password protection, and design-tool exports all cause parsing failures that recruiters never see. This validator catches them before you apply.
Image-only PDF — ATS cannot extract any content from this file.
Fix
Re-export from Word or Google Docs as a text-based PDF.
Large file size with very low text count — likely a Canva or Figma export.
Example Output
PDF is supported by most ATS systems.
248 KB — within ATS-safe limits.
No selectable text found. This is likely a scanned or image-only PDF.
Fix: Re-export from Word or Google Docs as a text-based PDF. Do not scan.
No encryption detected.
Large file with low text count suggests a Canva or Figma export.
What the validator checks
Every check targets a real ATS failure pattern — no invented metrics.
Scanned / image-only PDF
Detects PDFs with no extractable text — the most common silent rejection cause when resumes are scanned or photographed.
Password protection
Encrypted PDFs are completely unreadable by any ATS system. The validator flags this immediately.
File size risk
Files over 2–5 MB are frequently rejected or truncated by ATS upload portals.
Canva / design export risk
Design tool exports often have low text density relative to file size — a sign of an image-heavy layout that ATS cannot parse.
DOCX table detection
Tables in Word documents are frequently mis-parsed or skipped entirely by ATS engines.
Header / footer content risk
Contact info placed in document headers or footers may be completely ignored by ATS parsers.
Multi-column layout risk
Two-column resumes cause reading order confusion in most ATS systems, scrambling your content.
Low text density
Resumes with very little extractable text raise flags — often a sign of heavy graphics replacing real content.
Three steps. Zero fluff.
Upload your resume
Drop a PDF or DOCX. Nothing is sent to any server — parsing runs entirely in your browser.
Parser runs locally
File structure, text extraction, metadata, and ATS risk patterns are analyzed instantly.
See exactly what to fix
Each issue is labeled by severity with a plain-English explanation and a specific fix.
Why rule-based beats AI rewriting
You get the exact issue that failed — not a generic score.
- ✓Transparent — every warning names the exact rule that triggered it.
- ✓Consistent — the same resume returns the same result every time.
- ✓Private — runs in your browser, no resume text sent anywhere.
Validate your resume file now.
Instant ATS file check. No account needed.
Common questions
Is this AI-based?▾
No. Every check is deterministic and rule-based. We inspect file structure, metadata, and extracted content directly — no AI models involved.
Does my resume get uploaded to your servers?▾
No. All parsing happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
What file types are supported?▾
PDF, DOCX, and DOC. These are the three formats most widely accepted by ATS systems.
Why do ATS systems reject image-only PDFs?▾
ATS systems read text, not images. If your PDF is a scan or was exported from a design tool as flat image layers, the parser finds nothing to read and the resume is effectively blank.
Is it free?▾
Yes. The validator is completely free with no account or signup required.
Is it GDPR-friendly?▾
Yes. Since nothing is uploaded or stored, there is no personal data leaving your browser.
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