Is this ATS resume checker really free?

Yes. Every feature is free and the source code is open. There is no paid tier, no watermark and no account.

Is my resume uploaded anywhere?

No. The entire analysis runs in your browser using JavaScript, including reading an uploaded PDF, DOCX or TXT file. A resume you paste or upload on the checker is kept in the tab’s memory only. A resume you build in the builder is stored in your own browser’s local storage. Neither is transmitted to a server.

How accurate is the ATS score?

The score comes from fixed rules about things parsers commonly depend on: standard section headings, readable dates, contact details that can be extracted, and real text rather than an image. It is not the score any employer’s system would give you. Employers use different systems with different settings, and no outside tool can reproduce them, so treat the score as a checklist of removable risks rather than a prediction. The methodology page lists every rule.

Free ATS Resume Checker

Paste your resume or upload a PDF, DOCX or TXT file, and score it against the rules that determine whether an applicant tracking system can read it — and whether a recruiter will keep reading. Runs entirely in your browser.

Key facts

Checks 56 written rules in 6 scored categories, and names the rule behind every finding.
Reads a pasted resume or a PDF, DOCX or TXT file.
Nothing is uploaded: the analysis runs in your browser, and there is no server that receives your resume.
No sign-up and no account.
The resume builder exports a PDF with real, selectable text and no watermark, free.
Every rule and weight is published on the methodology page.

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What this checker looks at

Six weighted categories, each scored independently so you can see exactly where the points went.

Contact & identity — name, email, phone, location and profile links, including whether they parse.
Sections & structure — which sections exist, whether headings are ones parsers recognize, and whether the order suits your career stage.
ATS-safe formatting — decorative glyphs, emoji, tab characters and date-format consistency. Font, margin and spacing checks apply to resumes built in the builder, and uploads are checked for structure and content.
Content quality — weak verbs, passive voice, pronouns, bullet length, and the proportion of bullets carrying a number.
Keywords & skills — the density and grouping of your skills block and whether your target role appears at all.
Length & density — estimated page count against what your experience level warrants.

How the score is calculated

Each category starts at full marks and loses points for each rule that fires, floored at zero. A category you have no content for cannot earn points — an empty resume is not "perfectly formatted", it is unscoreable, and the score reflects that.

No single rule can cost you more than half a category, so one repeated nitpick across thirty bullets cannot wipe out an otherwise strong document.

Every rule is written to be defensible in a single sentence. If you disagree with one, tell us why — a rule nobody can justify should not be costing anybody points.

What no ATS checker can tell you

No third-party tool can replicate a specific employer's configuration — every deployment is tuned differently, and some score against the requisition in ways nobody outside the company can see.

Treat the score as a checklist of removable risks rather than a prediction. A 95 does not guarantee an interview; it means you have eliminated the mechanical reasons for not getting one.

Is my resume uploaded?

No. There is no server to upload it to. The analysis is JavaScript running on your device. A resume you paste or upload on this page is kept in the tab's memory only, and is gone when you reload the page, close the tab or press Clear. A resume you write in the builder is saved in your browser's local storage so it is still there next time.

Exact rule counts, category weights and what is independently benchmarked versus not: read the full methodology. New to the site? See how the tools work together, or browse all 10 free tools.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this ATS resume checker really free?: Yes. Every feature is free and the source code is open. There is no paid tier, no watermark and no account.
Is my resume uploaded anywhere?: No. The entire analysis runs in your browser using JavaScript, including reading an uploaded PDF, DOCX or TXT file. A resume you paste or upload on the checker is kept in the tab’s memory only. A resume you build in the builder is stored in your own browser’s local storage. Neither is transmitted to a server.
How accurate is the ATS score?: The score comes from fixed rules about things parsers commonly depend on: standard section headings, readable dates, contact details that can be extracted, and real text rather than an image. It is not the score any employer’s system would give you. Employers use different systems with different settings, and no outside tool can reproduce them, so treat the score as a checklist of removable risks rather than a prediction. The methodology page lists every rule.