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Repair PDF

Attempt to fix and recover a corrupted or damaged PDF file.

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Tool settings

Processing runs in your browser where possible, so selected files do not leave this page.

Why use PDFlexa to Repair PDF?

Fixes structural errors

Recovers PDFs with broken cross-reference tables or truncated file endings.

Content-preserving recovery

The repair process re-saves the PDF structure without altering page content.

Works on encrypted files

Attempts structural recovery even on password-protected PDFs.

Free, no account needed

Attempt to repair any damaged PDF for free.

How to Repair PDF online — step by step

  1. Upload the damaged PDF — Select the PDF that won't open correctly or shows structural errors.
  2. Run the repair — PDFlexa attempts to recover structural errors, broken cross-reference tables, or truncated file endings.
  3. Download the repaired PDF — Get a fixed file with your original content restored.
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Frequently asked questions about Repair PDF

What types of PDF damage can be repaired?

PDFlexa can recover PDFs with minor structural errors, incomplete cross-reference tables, or truncated file endings. Severely overwritten or corrupted files may not be fully recoverable.

Will the content look the same after repair?

In most cases yes. The repair process re-saves the PDF structure without altering page content. Heavily damaged files may lose some data during recovery.

Can I repair an encrypted PDF?

The tool attempts to load and re-save encrypted PDFs using an ignore-encryption mode. Some structural recovery may be possible even without the password.

Is the PDF repair tool free?

Yes. Attempt to repair any damaged PDF for free — no account, no software download, and files are deleted after 1 hour.