Keyword Optimization
Checks if your resume contains the right keywords for your target job, helping you pass the first screening.
For All Job Seekers
Upload your PDF to see what parses cleanly, what may break, and which terms from a specific job posting are missing. Free, private, and no signup required.
No outside tool can reproduce an employer's private ATS score. Applyr checks specific, visible parsing and structure signals, then shows you the evidence.
Real PDF parsing, processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Drag and drop your PDF resume here, or click to browse
Only PDF files are supported. Your file is processed locally and not stored.
Before you apply
Use these checks as a practical review list, then compare your resume with the actual job posting.
Checks if your resume contains the right keywords for your target job, helping you pass the first screening.
Identifies common formatting issues like complex tables or fonts that can make your resume unreadable to an ATS.
Analyzes your section headings, contact information, and overall structure for ATS compatibility.
See each parsing and structure check separately, with the evidence behind every result instead of relying on a black-box score.
Get clear, easy-to-follow tips on how to fix any issues and improve your resume’s performance.
Your resume is processed in your browser. We never store your data, ensuring your privacy.
Questions, answered
Yes! Our ATS checker is completely free to use. We believe everyone deserves access to tools that help them succeed in their job search. There are no hidden fees or premium features locked behind a paywall.
Our checker simulates how most ATS systems extract and process text from your resume. While no tool can perfectly replicate every ATS on the market, our checker identifies the most common issues that cause resumes to be rejected.
Currently, our ATS checker supports PDF files only, as this is the most common and recommended format for submitting resumes.
Yes. We process your resume in your browser and do not store your resume data on our servers. Your information remains private and secure.
Focus on using relevant keywords from the job description, maintain a clean and simple format, avoid tables and graphics, and use standard section headings. Our tool will provide specific recommendations based on your resume’s analysis.