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Free ATS Resume Checker
Get an instant ATS score, see exactly what to fix, and match your résumé to any job description — free, no sign‑up, and processed privately in your browser.
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What is an ATS, and why does it matter?
Most companies run résumés through an applicant tracking system (ATS) before a human sees them. The software parses your résumé into fields, scans for relevant keywords, and ranks candidates. A résumé that uses unusual layouts, images, or missing section headings can be misread and filtered out — even for a qualified applicant. This free ATS résumé checker tells you, in seconds, whether your résumé is machine‑readable and how to improve it.
How to pass the ATS
Use a clean, single‑column, text‑based layout; keep standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills); include your contact details, dates, and quantified achievements; and mirror the keywords from the job description. CV‑Craftor's templates are built to be ATS‑friendly, so you can pick a template and export a résumé that passes — then re‑check it here.
ATS checker FAQ
Is this ATS checker really free?
Yes — it is completely free, with no sign-up and no credit card. Your résumé is analysed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to our servers.
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to scan, parse, and rank résumés before a recruiter reads them. If your résumé is not ATS-readable, it can be filtered out automatically.
How is the ATS score calculated?
We check for machine-readable text, contact details, standard sections (experience, education, skills), dates, quantified achievements, length, and — if you paste a job description — how many of its key terms appear in your résumé.
Will it work for a PDF or Word file?
Yes. Upload a PDF or Word (.docx) résumé, or paste your text. If almost no text is found, your file is likely a scanned image, which an ATS cannot read.