What is an ATS CV Scanner?

An ATS CV Scanner is an online tool that parses and evaluates a resume/CV for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) optimization, checking formatting, layout, section headings, and matching keywords against a job description.

Is my resume text secure when using this tool?

Yes. The parsing and analysis run entirely client-side in your web browser. No document files or pasted text blocks are uploaded to our servers, ensuring absolute privacy.

ATS CV Scanner

Analyze how compatible your resume is with a target job description. Scan formatting, standard headers, content density, and keyword matches instantly.

Extracting document text…

1. Upload CV / Resume

Drag & drop PDF, DOCX or TXT file

or click to browse from computer

resume.pdf

— OR —

Paste CV / Resume Text

2. Target Job Description (Optional)

Overall ATS Score

Scan complete! Expand details below to optimize your CV.

Words

Contacts

Keywords

Found Skills (0)

Missing Skills (0)

What is an ATS Friendly CV?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software tool used by HR departments to filter, parse, and screen resumes during recruitment. Over 90% of large companies use ATS systems to pre-filter job applicants before a human recruiter even looks at them. An ATS Friendly CV is formatted and optimized using standard typography, simple headings, and industry keywords so that the system extracts your profile details accurately and ranks you highly for matching skills.

How our CV Scanner Works

Our tool runs completely locally inside your web browser. When you upload your resume and paste the job description, it executes client-side text parsing algorithms to grade your CV across three core pillars:

Formatting Audit: Scans for standard structural requirements. It checks for essential contact fields (Email, Phone, LinkedIn), counts words to ensure you are in the recruiter-preferred range (400 to 1,000 words), and searches for standard layout section headers.
Keyword Gap Analysis: Compares the skills present in your CV with the tech stacks, methodologies, and requirements in the target Job Description to highlight critical gaps.
Actionable Recommendations: Provides direct advice to resolve typography, keyword density, and formatting issues.

ATS Optimization Tips

Tip 1: Avoid Complex Grids & Tables. ATS parsers read from left-to-right, top-to-bottom. Multi-column layouts, tables, and text boxes can cause the system to merge sentences or mismatch work experience dates.

Tip 2: Use Standard Section Headings. Don't use creative section headers. Stick to standard, recognizable headers like "Work Experience", "Education", "Skills", and "Professional Summary".

Tip 3: Customize for Every Job. Every job description lists distinct terms. Use the keyword audit tab to find missing terms in your CV, and naturally weave them into your bullet points.