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Repair PDF

Fix damaged PDFs that won’t open and recover as much of them as possible.

Select a PDF file

or drop them anywhere on this page

Processed on your device. Never uploaded.

1

Add your files

Choose or drop a file from your device.

2

Adjust the options

Set the options in the side panel, or keep the defaults.

3

Download the result

Save it, or send it straight on to another Paperwing tool.

About Repair PDF

Repair PDF fixes damaged or corrupted PDF files that won't open. Paperwing rebuilds the file's internal structure and recovers as much of the content as possible. Pages that are too damaged to rebuild are recovered as images.

Why use Paperwing

  • Private by design Files are processed in this tab with JavaScript. Nothing is sent to a server, so contracts and medical records stay with you.
  • No queues, no waiting There is no upload step, so a 50-page merge finishes about as fast as your device can read the files.
  • Chain your tools Finished merging? Send the result straight to Compress, Sign or Page numbers without downloading in between.

Frequently asked questions

Is Repair PDF free?

Yes. Repair PDF is free to use, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Paperwing processes your files inside your browser, on your own device. They are never uploaded, and they are cleared from memory when you close the tab.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Paperwing works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, with nothing to install.

Is there a file size limit?

Each file can be up to 300 MB. Very large files depend on your device's memory, so a computer handles them faster than a phone.

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