Free Resume ATS Checker

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by over 90% of Fortune 500 companies to automatically filter and rank resumes before human review. If your resume isn't ATS-compatible, it may never reach a hiring manager, regardless of your qualifications. Our tool helps ensure your resume passes these automated screenings.

Our ATS checker supports the most common resume formats: PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), and plain text (.txt). We recommend using .docx or .pdf formats as they're widely accepted by most ATS systems. Files must be under 10MB in size.

When you provide a job description, our AI analyzes both documents and identifies keyword overlap. The match score (0-100%) reflects how well your resume aligns with the job requirements. Scores above 80% indicate excellent alignment, while lower scores suggest you should incorporate more relevant keywords from the job posting.

The most common ATS killers include: using tables or text boxes, inserting headers/footers with critical information, using images or graphics for text, choosing unusual fonts, and creating complex multi-column layouts. Our tool identifies these issues and provides specific recommendations to fix them.

No, we prioritize your privacy. Your resume is processed in real-time for analysis and is not stored on our servers. All data is encrypted during transmission, and we never share your information with third parties. This is a completely free tool with no registration required.

While our tool uses advanced AI to analyze ATS compatibility based on industry best practices, we cannot guarantee passage through every specific ATS system, as different companies use different software with varying algorithms. However, following our recommendations significantly improves your chances of passing automated screenings and reaching human recruiters.