Is this resume checker really free?

Yes. There is no account, no credit card, no trial and no daily limit. Ads displayed around the tool cover the running cost, so the checker itself stays free.

What is a good ATS score?

Above 80 is strong for the specific job you pasted, 60-79 usually means keyword or formatting gaps worth fixing, and below 60 means the resume likely needs structural changes before you apply. Scores are relative to one job description, so the same resume can score differently across roles.

How is an ATS resume checker different from a resume scanner?

They describe the same process from two angles. A resume scanner emphasises reading and extracting your file the way hiring software does; an ATS checker emphasises scoring the result. ZenWrit runs both in a single pass — the resume scanner page is the extraction-first view of the same engine.

Do I need the job description to check my resume?

No, but it matters. Without it you get formatting, parsing and content feedback. With it you also get keyword matching, which is where most rejections actually happen.

Which file formats work best?

PDF and DOCX. A PDF exported directly from a word processor parses most reliably; scanned or image-based PDFs have no text layer and cannot be read by any ATS.

Is my resume stored or shared?

No. Your file is processed to produce the report and is not kept or sold. See the privacy policy for the full detail.

Free Resume Checker & ATS Score Checker

Upload your resume, paste the job description, and get a 0–100 ATS score with 20+ checks and exact fixes — in about 30 seconds. No signup, no limits.

20+ checks across 5 categories
Results in ~30 seconds
No account required
Your resume is never stored

Step 1

Upload resume (PDF or DOCX)

Drop your resume here or click to browse

PDF or DOCX, up to 5MB

Step 2Paste job description

Optional but recommended — it improves accuracy and shows the exact keywords you're missing.

Unlimited free checks — no account needed. Your resume is never stored.

How the resume check works

1. Upload your resume

Drop in a PDF or DOCX up to 5MB. Nothing is stored after the check runs, and you never create an account.

2. Paste the job description

Optional, but it turns a generic check into a targeted one: the checker compares your resume against the exact terms in that posting.

3. Read your ATS score report

You get a 0-100 score, a breakdown by category, missing keywords, and fixes quoted from your own resume lines — usually in under 30 seconds.

What gets checked

Most resumes are not rejected because of the person behind them — they are rejected because hiring software could not read the file, could not find the expected sections, or could not match the wording to the job. These are the areas the checker inspects.

Parsing and file structure

Columns, tables, text boxes, headers, footers, images and non-standard fonts are the top reasons an ATS reads a resume as gibberish. The checker flags each one it finds.

Section headings

Applicant tracking software maps content by heading. Creative labels like 'My Journey' instead of 'Experience' can drop entire blocks of your history.

Keyword match

Hard skills, tools, certifications and role titles from the job description are matched against your resume, with the misses listed explicitly.

Dates and job history

Inconsistent date formats, overlapping roles and unexplained gaps confuse parsers and slow recruiters down.

Impact and measurability

Bullets without numbers, weak verbs and duty-listing language get flagged, with rewrites suggested from your own content.

Contact and formatting basics

Email, phone and location must sit in the body text — not in a header or an image — for a parser to pick them up.

Resume checker FAQ

Is this resume checker really free?: Yes. There is no account, no credit card, no trial and no daily limit. Ads displayed around the tool cover the running cost, so the checker itself stays free.
What is a good ATS score?: Above 80 is strong for the specific job you pasted, 60-79 usually means keyword or formatting gaps worth fixing, and below 60 means the resume likely needs structural changes before you apply. Scores are relative to one job description, so the same resume can score differently across roles.
How is an ATS resume checker different from a resume scanner?: They describe the same process from two angles. A resume scanner emphasises reading and extracting your file the way hiring software does; an ATS checker emphasises scoring the result. ZenWrit runs both in a single pass — the resume scanner page is the extraction-first view of the same engine.
Do I need the job description to check my resume?: No, but it matters. Without it you get formatting, parsing and content feedback. With it you also get keyword matching, which is where most rejections actually happen.
Which file formats work best?: PDF and DOCX. A PDF exported directly from a word processor parses most reliably; scanned or image-based PDFs have no text layer and cannot be read by any ATS.
Is my resume stored or shared?: No. Your file is processed to produce the report and is not kept or sold. See the privacy policy for the full detail.

Prefer the extraction-first view? Try the free resume scanner, or read the ATS guides on the blog for the fixes behind each score.