ATS readability
How easily applicant tracking software can read your resume's layout, structure, and headings.
Free resume scanner online
Free resume scanner online
Most US applications read your resume with software before a person does. Upload your resume for a free ATS readability scan — you'll get a resume score and practical fixes to make it easier to read before you apply.
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ATS Readability Score
A sample score for how clearly automated systems read a CV's structure.
ATS Readability breakdown
Text can be read from the CV file.
GoodCore sections use familiar headings.
GoodSome bullets could be simplified.
ImproveWhat the free scan checks
A resume score
A clear readability score so you can see where your resume stands before you apply.
Practical fixes
Specific suggestions for formatting, structure, and keywords you can act on yourself.
The scan is a readability and quality check to help you tidy up your resume. It doesn't promise interviews or guarantee how any specific system will handle your resume.
How to use the free resume scanner
Jude's free resume scanner runs in a few steps, and no account is needed for your first scan.
- 1 Upload your resume as a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file (up to 2 MB).
- 2 Optionally paste a job posting to compare your resume against a specific role.
- 3 Run the free scan to get your resume score and an ATS readability check.
- 4 Review the practical fixes and apply the ones that fit your real experience.
How to improve your resume score
Small, honest changes usually move your resume score more than any single keyword. Try these practical tips, then re-scan to see what changed.
- Use a clean, one-page, text-based layout with clear section headings so an ATS resume checker can read it reliably.
- Match the wording of the job posting where it genuinely reflects your experience — clarify real skills rather than stuffing in keywords.
- Put your most relevant experience in the top third of the page, where it's easy to find.
- Export to a text-based PDF or DOCX, not a scanned image, so your text stays selectable.
- Re-run the free resume scanner after each round of edits to see whether your resume score improved.
Free resume scanner FAQ
Quick answers about the free scan, uploads, your data, and what the score means.
Is the resume scan free?
Yes. You can run one free ATS readability scan and get a resume score with top fixes.
Do I need an account to scan my resume?
No account is required for the free scan. Jude may ask for your email before showing the result so the analysis can be delivered and connected if you create an account later.
What file types can I upload?
You can upload a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file up to 2 MB. You can also paste a job posting when you want Jude to compare your resume against a specific role.
What does the free scan check?
It looks at ATS readability — how easily applicant tracking software can read your layout, structure, and headings — along with formatting issues and keyword coverage, plus role-fit signals when you add a job posting.
What does my resume score mean?
Your resume score is a readability signal that shows where your resume stands before you apply. It's a practical guide for tidying up your resume, not a promise of interviews or a guarantee of how any specific employer's system will score it.
Is my resume stored?
Jude processes uploaded resumes, job postings, and analysis results to provide the service. The Privacy Policy explains what data may be stored, how account and visitor analysis records are handled, and how deletion requests work.