Will your CV pass the ATS scan?
Upload your CV as a PDF and get a free 0-100 score in 30 seconds. Nothing is uploaded anywhere - the check runs entirely in your browser.
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How this checker works
Most job applications today go through an Applicant Tracking System before a human ever opens your CV. These systems extract the text from your file, try to identify sections like experience and skills, and often reject or bury CVs they can't parse correctly - regardless of how qualified the candidate actually is. This checker runs the same kind of analysis an ATS would, so you can catch problems before a recruiter (or the software) ever sees them.
When you upload a PDF, it's read directly in your browser using a PDF text-extraction library - the file is never sent to any server, never stored, and no copy of it exists once you close the tab. We check six things that consistently affect how well a CV survives ATS parsing: whether the file actually contains readable text (scanned images and some design-heavy exports don't), whether your contact details are present, whether a summary, experience, and skills section can be clearly identified, whether your experience descriptions include concrete numbers and results rather than only duty lists, whether the document length is reasonable for the amount of content, and whether the layout looks single-column and ATS-safe rather than a multi-column or table-based design that can scramble reading order.
Each of these checks mirrors a category used in Appliora's own CV-strength report inside the builder - we just apply the same categories to raw, unstructured text pulled from any PDF, not only CVs built with Appliora. The result is a score out of 100 plus a specific list of what to fix, ranked by what actually affects ATS parsing the most. It's a heuristic check based on well-documented ATS behavior, not a guarantee - no external tool can promise how any specific company's software will behave, since every ATS parses documents a little differently. Treat a high score as a strong signal your CV is technically sound, and a low score as a clear todo list, not a verdict on your career.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS and why does it matter?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that many companies use to store and filter resumes before a human ever reads them. If an ATS can't parse your CV correctly - because of a scanned image, an unusual layout, or missing sections - a qualified candidate can be filtered out automatically.
Is my CV uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. The PDF is parsed entirely in your browser using a client-side PDF reader. It is never uploaded to a server, never stored, and no copy of it is kept once the check finishes.
What does the score mean?
The 0-100 score reflects how well your CV follows ATS-friendly practices: readable text, clear sections, contact details, measurable results, appropriate length, and a simple layout. It is a heuristic check, not a guarantee of how any specific company's ATS will behave.
Why did my CV get a low score even though it looks good?
Design and ATS-friendliness are different things. A visually polished CV can still score low if it's a scanned image with no real text layer, uses a multi-column layout that scrambles text order, or is missing a clearly labeled section.
Can this guarantee my CV will pass every ATS?
No tool can guarantee that, because every company uses different ATS software with different parsing rules. This checker flags the most common, well-documented ATS pitfalls so you can fix them before you apply.
What should I do after checking my CV?
Fix the flagged issues one by one - add missing sections, add concrete numbers to your experience, and simplify the layout if needed. You can rebuild your CV from scratch in the Appliora builder, which uses ATS-friendly templates by default.