Before processing
Keep the damaged original, note the exact reader error and pages that fail, and avoid overwriting the only copy because repair may recover only part of a broken structure.
Premium online PDF tool
Repair a corrupted or damaged PDF online
Attempt to rebuild a PDF that will not open, displays errors, or fails in another document workflow, then verify the recovered output.
Repair PDF is part of TapScanner Premium — see exactly what it costs and what else it unlocks before you decide. TapScanner has 100M+ mobile downloads
Drop your PDF here
Drag a file in, or choose one — it opens in the workspace below, already loaded.
PDF, up to 20 MB. Larger files still work — add them in the workspace itself.
What you get
A rebuilt PDF copy that may open and process normally
Attempt to reconstruct a damaged document so it can be opened, reviewed, and used with other PDF tools.
- Rebuild damaged PDF structure
- Recover a usable document copy
- Continue with other PDF tools
See the workflow before you start
Repair PDF: from your file to a checked result
Attempt to reconstruct a damaged document so it can be opened, reviewed, and used with other PDF tools. The three decisions below show what to provide, what to configure, and what to verify before you share the output.
Select the damaged PDF.
Run the document repair process.
Download and carefully verify the repaired copy.
Your file
1Choose the setting
2Ready to review
3Result to check
Run the repair process, then open and compare the rebuilt copy carefully because damaged content may not be recoverable.
Plan the job
Prepare and verify Repair PDF
A quick source check prevents avoidable rework. After processing, open the output and verify the details that matter for this specific PDF task.
Before relying on the result
Open every page in another viewer and test search, links, forms, attachments, fonts, signatures, printing, and file size before replacing any working copy.
How it works
How to use Repair PDF in three steps
Select the damaged PDF.
Run the document repair process.
Download and carefully verify the repaired copy.
Complete the job
Repair PDF from upload to a checked result
Follow the whole path before you start: choose the source, set the job, run the workspace, verify the output, and continue only when the result is right for its next use.
Choose the source
Configure the job
Run the tool
Check the result
Continue
After processing
Review, download, and continue after Repair PDF
A completed result still deserves a quick check. Keep the original, inspect the output type and contents, and decide what should happen next before you share it.
Output to verify
Result type: PDF outputAttempt to reconstruct a damaged document so it can be opened, reviewed, and used with other PDF tools.
Check page order, orientation, text, permissions, and any visible signatures before sharing the PDF.
Review the output
Check page order, text, orientation, and the number of files in the workspace before sending anything.
Download your copy
Use the workspace Download action after the result is ready. A browser handoff does not prove that a file was saved to disk.
Delete now when offered
If this workspace offers Delete now, use it after downloading. Availability depends on the tool and current result path.
Continue with the next task
Keep the source until you have verified the result, then move to a related PDF task or return to the tools catalog.
Practical example
Recover a PDF that no longer opens reliably
Starting point
A downloaded report triggers errors in common viewers or fails when another PDF action starts.
Result to check
Run the repair process, then open and compare the rebuilt copy carefully because damaged content may not be recoverable.
Repair PDF is a Premium tool
What you get when you unlock Repair PDF
Repair is a Premium tool because it is the one you need on a deadline, when a file that used to open suddenly doesn't.
Usually next: Once it opens, compress or convert the recovered file as normal.
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- OCR that makes scans searchable and selectable
- Editing the text that already exists in a PDF
- Repair for files that refuse to open
- Compare two revisions and see what changed
- Up to 100 files and 1 GB in one task, no page cap
- No daily job cap, subject to fair-use protection
Work with confidence
Clear limits and an output you can review
Know the access level
Repair PDF requires a TapScanner Premium plan. The requirement is shown before processing.
Keep document data out of analytics
TapScanner web's application data layer rejects filenames and document contents. Published analytics destinations require separate configuration verification.
Temporary storage during processing
Hosted processing paths may use temporary files. In the pinned core's normal download path, the output file is removed when the stream closes; scheduled cleanup covers stale temporary files.
Hosted processing
Web tools may send files to TapScanner's hosted processing service. We do not currently offer a customer-selectable processing region, so do not assume processing stays on your device or in a particular country.
Delete when offered
Delete-now is available only when a result screen explicitly offers it; it is not yet supported by every web tool.
Check the finished file
Open the downloaded result and verify important pages, values, formatting, and permissions before relying on it.
Compare PDF tools
Choose between Repair PDF and the next likely tools
Match the tool to the result you need now. The current choice is shown first, followed by three focused alternatives for a different document outcome.
Current tool
Repair PDF
- Choose this tool when you need
- A rebuilt PDF copy that may open and process normally
Alternative
PDF to PDF/A
- Choose this tool when you need
- A standards-focused PDF/A copy for archival workflows
Alternative
OCR PDF
- Choose this tool when you need
- A searchable PDF with a recognized text layer
Alternative
Compress PDF
- Choose this tool when you need
- A smaller PDF that is easier to send and upload
Questions
Repair PDF FAQ
Is Repair PDF included in TapScanner Free?
Repair PDF is a TapScanner Premium tool. The workspace shows that requirement before processing, so you can review the available plan before the job starts.
Can every damaged PDF be repaired?
No repair tool can recover data that is completely missing or destroyed. Results depend on which parts of the PDF remain readable.
Do I need to install software for Repair PDF?
No. TapScanner runs in a modern web browser, so you can upload, process, and download the result without installing desktop software.
Ready to use Repair PDF?
Add your file and finish the job. The limits that apply are shown before processing starts, not after it fails.
Open Repair PDF