PDF Tools

Repair PDF

Attempts to fix PDF structure by rewriting a new copy; missing or severely damaged content cannot be recovered reliably.

Illustration · Selection, command, result

At a glance

Input
Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
Selection
At least 1 item
Result
Attempts to fix PDF structure by rewriting a new copy; missing or severely damaged content cannot be recovered reliably. Source files stay unchanged.
Before it runs
You see the options and a preview first.
Pack
PDF Tools · Included in every installation

How it works

  1. Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type “Repair PDF”.
  3. Review the operation and inspect the result in a PDF viewer; not every broken PDF can be opened or repaired.
  4. Start the action and check the result.

A practical example

Try rewriting a PDF that opens with structural warnings.