Repair & Salvage PDF
Multi-pass recovery pipeline to diagnose corrupted byte streams, reconstruct damaged XREF tables, fix broken trailers, and salvage pages.
Diagnose and salvage corrupted, broken, or malformed PDF files using an automated multi-pass recovery pipeline. Reconstructs missing cross-reference tables, repairs damaged trailers, and salvages readable page streams.
How to use Repair & Salvage PDF in 3 simple steps
Select Your Files
Drag and drop your document directly into the browser. Your file stays on your hardware and is never transmitted across the network.
Configure Options
Customize parameters, page sequence, orientation, or compression presets with instant interactive live feedback.
Save & Download
Click the action button. The new document is compiled in memory and downloaded straight to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of PDF damage can be repaired?
The engine handles corrupted XREF tables, incorrect byte offsets, missing trailer dictionaries, malformed root catalogs, and salvageable page object streams.
What if parts of the PDF are completely scrambled or missing?
The recovery pipeline extracts every readable page and object into a fresh, standards-compliant ISO 32000 PDF document, providing a detailed diagnostic recovery report.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. PDFMiniFly processes everything locally inside your browser. Your document never leaves your device, and once the app is installed it also works offline.