PDF Repair & Recovery Tool

Try to fix corrupted or damaged PDF files online with EasyPDFEdit.com.

Step 1: Upload Your Corrupted PDF

How to Use:
  1. Click "Choose File" and select your damaged or corrupted PDF document.
  2. Click "Upload and Attempt Repair".
  3. The tool will use Ghostscript to try and rebuild the PDF structure.
  4. If successful (or partially successful), a download link for the repaired PDF will appear.
  5. Always check the downloaded file thoroughly.

Max file size: 30 MB. Allowed type: PDF.

Understanding PDF Corruption & Repair

PDF files can become corrupted for various reasons, including incomplete downloads, software errors during creation or editing, hard drive issues, or problems during file transfer. A corrupted PDF might refuse to open, display errors, show blank pages, or have garbled content.

How Does This Tool Work?

EasyPDFEdit.com's repair tool utilizes Ghostscript, a powerful open-source interpreter for PostScript and PDF files. Ghostscript attempts to read the damaged PDF, interpret its structure as best as possible, and then rewrite it into a new, hopefully valid, PDF file. This process can often fix issues with cross-reference tables, object streams, and other structural components of a PDF.

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide an effective tool, the success of PDF repair is highly dependent on the specific nature of the corruption. This tool provides a best-effort attempt and cannot guarantee full recovery in all cases.