Free ATS Resume Scanner
Check if your resume will pass Applicant Tracking Systems. Get instant feedback, keyword suggestions, and actionable improvements.
Your Resume
Tip: Copy all text from your resume (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C) and paste here
Job Description (Optional)
Ready to Analyze
Paste your resume on the left and click "Scan Resume" to get your ATS compatibility score and improvement suggestions.
How Our ATS Scanner Works
Paste Your Resume
Copy your resume text and paste it into our scanner. No file uploads required.
AI Analysis
Our algorithm checks sections, keywords, and formatting against ATS requirements.
Get Improvements
Receive actionable suggestions to improve your ATS compatibility score.
Why ATS Optimization Matters
Over 75% of large US employers use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter incoming resumes before a human ever reads them. Platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, and SmartRecruiters parse your PDF or Word file into structured data — contact info, work history, education, and skills. When the layout uses tables, text boxes, icons, two-column designs, or non-standard fonts, parsing fails, and your application is silently dropped from the queue regardless of how qualified you are.
The Resumelyt ATS scanner simulates these parsing rules in your browser. It checks for the critical sections recruiters expect (contact information, professional summary, work experience, education, and skills), looks for industry-aligned keywords pulled from the role you're targeting, and flags formatting issues that derail ATS parsing — missing phone or email patterns, lack of quantified achievements, weight problems, and resume length outside the recommended 400–800 word range. The result is a single 0–100 score with a prioritized list of fixes you can apply in minutes.
ATS Scanner FAQ
Is the Resumelyt ATS scanner really free?
Yes. The ATS resume scanner is 100% free, requires no signup, and you can scan as many resumes as you like.
How does the ATS scanner work?
Paste your resume text and (optionally) the job description. We analyze section completeness, ATS-critical formatting, and keyword coverage against your selected industry, then return a 0–100 score plus actionable fixes.
What ATS systems does this simulate?
Our checks mirror parsing behavior of major US ATS platforms — Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, and SmartRecruiters — focusing on section detection, contact parsing, keyword density, and formatting red flags.
What's a good ATS score?
80 or higher is considered excellent and indicates strong alignment with ATS expectations. 60–79 is good but improvable. Below 60 means critical sections, formatting, or keywords need attention before you apply.
Do you store my resume?
No. The scanner runs entirely in your browser. Your resume text never leaves your device and is not saved on our servers.
Will a high ATS score guarantee interviews?
A high score means your resume is parsed correctly and surfaces the right keywords — that gets you past the filter. Interviews still depend on the strength of your achievements, role fit, and how well you tailor each application.