ATS readability
How easily applicant tracking software can read your CV's layout, structure, and headings.
Free CV scanner online
Free CV scanner online
Most online applications read your CV with software before a person does. Upload your CV for a free ATS readability scan — you'll get a CV score and practical fixes to make it easier to read before you apply.
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ATS Readability Score
A sample score showing how readable a CV structure may be for automated parsing.
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 CV score
A clear readability score so you can see where your CV 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 CV. It doesn't promise interviews or guarantee how any specific system will handle your CV.
How to use the free CV scanner
Jude's free CV scanner runs in a few steps, and no account is needed for your first scan.
- 1 Upload your CV as a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file (up to 2 MB).
- 2 Optionally paste a job description to compare your CV against a specific role.
- 3 Run the free scan to get your CV score and an ATS readability check.
- 4 Review the practical fixes and apply the ones that fit your real experience.
How to improve your CV score
Small, honest changes usually move your CV score more than any single keyword. Try these practical tips, then re-scan to see what changed.
- Use a clean, text-based layout with clear section headings so an ATS CV checker can read your CV reliably.
- Match the wording of the job description where it genuinely reflects your experience — clarify real skills rather than stuffing in keywords.
- Put your most relevant experience in the first half 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 CV scanner after each round of edits to see whether your CV score improved.
Free CV scanner FAQ
Quick answers about the free scan, uploads, your data, and what the score means.
Is the CV scan free?
Yes. You can run one free ATS readability scan and get a CV score with top fixes.
Do I need an account to scan my CV?
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 description when you want Jude to compare your CV 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 description.
What does my CV score mean?
Your CV score is a readability signal that shows where your CV stands before you apply. It's a practical guide for tidying up your CV, not a promise of interviews or a guarantee of how any specific employer's system will score it.
Is my CV stored?
Jude processes uploaded CVs, job descriptions, 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.