Free · No sign-up · 100% private
ATS Resume Scanner
Most resumes are read by software before a human ever sees them. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse your resume into structured fields and rank it against the job description, so a strong resume that uses the wrong words — or a layout the parser can’t read — can be filtered out before a recruiter opens it.
Your resume
Paste the posting to get a keyword-gap match — the biggest factor in ATS ranking.
Your results will appear here
Add your resume and a job description, then tap “Scan my resume”.
About this ats resume scanner tool
This free ATS resume scanner checks your resume the way a parser would. Upload your PDF (or paste the text) and the tool extracts your content right inside your browser, then compares it against a job description you paste in. You get an overall ATS-readiness score, the keywords you match and the important ones you’re missing, plus checks for contact details, standard section headings, quantified achievements, action verbs, and length.
Crucially, your resume never leaves your device. There’s no upload, no account, and no storage — the parsing and analysis run entirely client-side in your browser, which matters when you’re handling a document full of personal information. The scanner gives honest, rules-based guidance to help you tailor each application; it doesn’t impersonate any specific ATS or guarantee an interview.
For best results, tailor your resume to each role: mirror the exact wording the job description uses for skills and tools (only where it’s genuinely true of your experience), lead bullet points with strong action verbs, and quantify your impact with numbers. Re-scan after each edit to watch your match score climb.
Frequently asked questions
Is my resume uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. The scanner reads and analyses your resume entirely inside your web browser. The file is never sent to a server, never stored, and never shared — which is why there is no sign-up and no waiting. Close the tab and nothing remains.
What is an ATS and why does it matter?
An applicant tracking system is software employers use to collect, parse, and rank applications. It converts your resume into data and scores it against the job posting. If your resume is hard to parse or misses the keywords the role calls for, it can be ranked low or filtered out before a person reviews it.
How does the keyword match work?
Paste the target job description and the tool extracts the most important terms and skills from it, then checks which appear in your resume. You see a match percentage, the keywords you already cover, and the ones you’re missing — so you can add the relevant ones where they truthfully apply to you.
What file types can I scan?
You can upload a text-based PDF (the most common resume format) or paste your resume text directly. If you only have a scanned or image-based PDF, the tool will warn you that there isn’t enough readable text — export a fresh PDF from your word processor so both this scanner and a real ATS can read it.
Does a high score guarantee I’ll pass the ATS or get an interview?
No tool can promise that. Real ATS platforms differ, and hiring decisions involve people. This scanner gives an honest, rules-based readiness signal and concrete suggestions to improve keyword match and formatting. Use it as a tailoring aid, not a guarantee.
How can I improve my ATS score?
Mirror the job description’s wording for skills and tools where it’s genuinely true of you, use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), put contact details in the body rather than the header/footer, start bullets with action verbs, quantify achievements with numbers, and keep formatting simple — avoid text inside tables, columns, or images.
Looking for premium printable activities?
Explore our complete educational packs on Etsy, Gumroad, and Payhip — full activity bundles, themed learning packs, and classroom-ready resources.