File readability
Checks whether the uploaded PDF/DOCX contains readable text instead of only a screenshot or image-based page.
FREE RESUME SCANNER
Scan your resume before you apply.
Upload a PDF or DOCX resume and get a practical resume score with clear green, yellow and red checks. Add a job description only when you want role-specific keyword feedback.
✓ File readability✓ Content quality✓ Section checks✓ Practical fixes
STEP 1
Add your resume
Upload a PDF or DOCX resume. Text-based PDFs are read instantly. Image-based PDFs are handled with browser OCR when possible.
OPTIONAL
Compare with a job description
Turn this on only when you want a role-specific match score. If it is off, the scanner grades the CV itself.
Your resume report appears here
Upload a resume to get an automatic score for file readability, structure, content clarity and prioritized fixes.
SCORING MODEL
What the resume scanner checks
The default score checks the resume itself: readable file text, common resume sections, contact details, clarity, length and practical keyword signals. Job-description matching is optional, and AI feedback can adjust suggestions when a rigid rule does not fit the actual resume.
Resume sections
Looks for common headings such as Summary, Experience, Education and Skills, without forcing every CV to use the same exact layout.
Contact details
Checks for practical recruiter contact signals such as email, phone, location and relevant portfolio or website links when applicable.
Clarity and length
Reviews whether the resume is easy to scan, detailed enough and not too dense. Bullet points are suggested when they help readability, not as a hard rule for every CV.
Keyword relevance
When a job description is added, the scanner compares important skills and keywords so suggestions are tied to the role.
Adaptive suggestions
AI feedback can soften or strengthen recommendations based on the actual content, so the report feels useful instead of rigid.
RESUME SCORE
How to improve your resume score
Start with the items that affect both ATS readability and recruiter scanning. A higher score usually comes from clearer structure, stronger evidence and better alignment with the job description. Do not chase a perfect number by stuffing keywords. A focused resume that reads naturally is usually stronger than a crowded resume built only for software.
Use standard headings
Rename unclear sections so important details are easy to find. Use headings such as Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills, Projects and Certifications.
Strengthen weak bullets
Replace task-only bullets with action, context and result. Add numbers, tools, customers, projects or outcomes when they are accurate.
Match keywords honestly
Read the job description and add relevant skills only when they reflect your real background. Put important terms in context, not just in a long list.
Keep formatting simple
Use readable text, consistent dates and clean spacing. Avoid putting essential details only inside images, icons or complex layouts.
For a full writing process, use the resume writing guide. If you are applying for your first role, the resume with no experience guide shows how to use education, projects and skills effectively.
EXAMPLES
Good vs weak resume wording
The scanner can point out weak wording, but the best fixes come from making each bullet more specific. Use the examples below as patterns, then adapt them to your real experience.
Weak customer service bullet
Responsible for helping customers and answering questions.
Stronger customer service bullet
Resolved 40+ customer questions per week, documented recurring issues and helped update support notes for faster follow-up.
Weak student project bullet
Worked on a group project for class.
Stronger student project bullet
Coordinated a four-person research project, organized survey results in Google Sheets and presented findings with three practical recommendations.
Weak operations bullet
Helped with reports and admin tasks.
Stronger operations bullet
Prepared weekly spreadsheet reports, checked missing data and summarized status updates so the team could track open tasks more clearly.
Need layout help after improving the wording? Compare resume templates, review role-specific resume examples, or read more resume tips.
FAQ
ATS resume scanner questions
What does an ATS resume scanner check?
An ATS resume scanner checks whether resume text can be read, whether standard sections are present, whether contact details are easy to find, whether wording is clear, and whether relevant keywords match the role when a job description is added.
Is the resume score a guarantee that my resume will pass an ATS?
No. The score is practical guidance, not a guarantee. Real applicant tracking systems differ, and recruiters still make decisions. Use the score to find issues before applying.
How can I improve my resume score?
Improve the most important issues first: readable file text, clear section headings, complete contact details, stronger bullet points, relevant skills and natural keywords from the job description.
Should I upload a job description with my resume?
Upload or paste a job description when you want role-specific keyword and skills feedback. If you only want a general resume quality check, scanning the resume alone is enough.
What file type should I use for scanning?
Use a text-based PDF or DOCX when possible. Scanned image PDFs can be harder to read, although browser OCR may help when selectable text is not available.
Can students or first-job applicants use the scanner?
Yes. Students and first-job applicants can use the scanner to check structure, education, projects, skills and readability even when they do not have a long work history.
Use your score as a practical improvement guide
Start with the clearest issues first, then improve yellow items. Add relevant keywords naturally, make dense sections easier to scan and keep the design clean enough for both recruiters and screening systems.
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