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ATS Resume Scanner & PDF Parser

Upload your resume PDF and paste a job description to get an instant ATS match score, plus the exact keywords you're matching and missing - calculated with TF-IDF and Cosine Similarity. No AI guesswork, just transparent text analytics.

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Upload Resume (PDF)

Drag & drop your resume here

or click to browse · PDF only · max 8MB

resume.pdf

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Paste Job Description

0 words

Your match score, keyword breakdown and recommendations will appear here.

Parsing PDF and computing TF-IDF similarity...

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Match Score
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Matching Keywords 0

Missing Keywords 0

0 Resume words
0 JD words
0 Shared terms

Your resume is processed in memory and never stored on our servers.

Pure algorithmic TF-IDF & Cosine Similarity - no LLMs, fully CPU-bound and fast.

Multi-column resume layouts are parsed accurately with pdfplumber.

Free ATS resume checker and scanner

Most employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to filter resumes before a person reads them. ToolHive's free ATS resume checker compares your PDF resume with the job description you paste and gives you a match score, the keywords you already match and the important keywords you are missing.

The score is calculated with TF-IDF and cosine similarity, not a black-box AI, so the same resume and job description always give the same result. Use it to tailor your resume or CV for each application in the US, India, Australia or anywhere else. It is free and needs no sign-up.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ATS resume checker free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no account and no sign-up.

How is the ATS match score calculated?

The scanner extracts the text of your resume and the job description, then measures their similarity with TF-IDF and cosine similarity. It lists matching and missing keywords so you can see what to improve.

Does it work for a CV as well as a resume?

Yes. Upload any PDF resume or CV written in English and paste the job description you are applying for.

Is my resume stored?

ToolHive does not save your resume to an account or database. It is analysed on our server to calculate the score and the result is returned to you. See our Privacy Policy.

Does a high score guarantee an interview?

No. The score is an estimate of keyword and text similarity. Real applicant tracking systems and recruiters differ, so use it as a guide for improving your resume.