Free ATS Resume Checker
Paste your resume and the job ad to see how well they match — missing keywords, sections and formatting flags. It runs entirely in your browser: your resume stays on your device, nothing is sent to a server or stored, and there is no sign-up.
Runs entirely in your browser. Your resume and the job ad are never uploaded, saved or shared.
How this works — and what it can’t do
This tool helps you self-check your resume before you apply. It compares the words in your resume with the words in the job ad to show which important keywords you have included and which you are missing, and it checks for common signals like contact details, standard section headings and overall length.
It is honest about its limits. It reads only the text you paste — it cannot see your file’s layout, fonts or images, and it does not reproduce any specific employer’s applicant tracking system. The score and keyword figures are a transparent self-check guide — we work them out from keyword overlap, sections, contact details and length — not an official “ATS score” and not a prediction of whether you will get an interview. Use it as a prompt to improve your resume, then make your own judgement. For layout, start from an ATS-friendly resume template and read our ATS-friendly resume guide.
How is the score calculated?
The score is a simple, transparent total out of 100. With a job ad: keyword match up to 60, standard sections up to 20, contact details up to 10, and length up to 10. Without a job ad: sections, contact details and length only, rescaled to 100. After you run a check, you will see your points for each part, and removing an irrelevant keyword updates the total. It is a self-check guide, not an official ATS score.
How the checker works
1. Paste your resume
Copy the text from your resume and paste it into the first box. No file upload needed.
2. Add the job ad
Paste the job advertisement so we can compare its keywords with your resume.
3. Get your score & fixes
See a clear score, the keywords you are missing, and exactly what to improve.
How ATS resume screening works
A quick, plain-English guide to what an applicant tracking system does — and how to use your results.
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system is software employers use to collect, store and search job applications. Recruiters search it by keyword instead of reading every resume by hand.
Why keywords matter
A resume that uses the same words as the job ad, with a clean, standard layout, is easier for the system and the recruiter to find and read — so it surfaces when it matters.
What to do with your results
Add the missing keywords that genuinely fit you, in your own words. Keep contact details at the top, use standard headings, and apply with a clean resume template.
Free, with nothing locked behind a paywall. Many scanners let you run a check then charge to see the full results or download your resume. This one is completely free, needs no sign-up or credit card, and stores nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ATS resume checker really free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no email, no credit card and no trial that turns into a subscription. Many "free" resume scanners let you build or scan but then charge to see the results or download your resume — this one does not.
Do you store or see my resume?
No. The check runs entirely in your own browser using JavaScript. Your resume and the job ad are never uploaded to us, sent over the internet, saved or shared. If you close the tab, the text is gone.
How does the checker work?
It compares the words in your resume with the words in the job ad to find which important keywords you have included and which you are missing, then checks your resume for common signals like contact details, standard section headings and length. It is a guide to help you self-check — it does not replicate any specific employer's system.
Will a good result guarantee my resume passes the ATS or gets me an interview?
No, and be cautious of any tool that promises that. Applicant tracking systems vary between employers and change over time, and a real person still makes the hiring decision. The "score" some tools show is not an official ATS rating. This checker is here to help you spot easy improvements, not to guarantee an outcome.
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software many employers use to receive, store and search job applications. Recruiters often search these systems by keyword, so a resume that clearly uses the words from the job ad and has a clean, standard layout is easier to find and read.
What should my resume look like to be ATS-friendly?
Use a single-column layout, standard section headings (Summary, Skills, Experience, Education), a common font, and avoid tables, text boxes, images and columns that parsers can struggle with. Save as a Word .docx or a text-based PDF. All of our free resume templates are built this way.