Free ATS Resume Scanner with AI Optimization

Yes! You can start immediately with 3 free resume scans—no registration or credit card required. Create a free account for unlimited ATS analysis and to save your history. Advanced AI Resume Rewriter features are available with our Pro plan. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees or misleading trials.

Absolutely. Your privacy is our priority. Resume data is processed securely and is never sold or shared. For non-authenticated users, data is not stored. Authenticated users have full control over their data.

Our advanced AI analyzes resumes similarly to how ATS systems work - by matching keywords, skills, and experience. While no tool can guarantee exact ATS results (each company uses different systems), our analysis provides highly accurate insights to improve your chances.

No! You can analyze up to 3 resumes immediately without signing up. Creating a free account unlocks unlimited ATS analysis, lets you save your history, manage resume versions, and track improvements over time. Pro features like AI Resume Rewriter require a paid subscription.

Currently, you can paste your resume text directly. We're working on PDF and DOCX upload support. The text-based approach actually works better for ATS optimization since most ATS systems extract plain text from resumes anyway.

Yes! With a free account, you get unlimited ATS analysis against unlimited job descriptions. You can save different resume versions optimized for different roles. Pro features like AI Resume Rewriter help automate the optimization process.

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that companies use to filter and rank resumes before they reach human recruiters. ATS scans resumes for specific keywords, skills, job titles, and experience that match the job description. It parses your resume into a structured format and scores it based on relevance. Over 75% of large companies use ATS, which is why optimizing your resume with the right keywords and formatting is crucial to getting your application noticed.

While there's no universal passing score, most experts recommend aiming for an ATS match score of 70% or higher to increase your chances of getting through to human review. Scores above 80% typically indicate strong alignment with the job requirements. However, the exact threshold varies by company and how competitive the role is. Our tool helps you identify missing keywords and optimize your resume to achieve the highest possible match score for your target position.

To make your resume ATS-friendly: 1) Use standard section headings like 'Work Experience' and 'Education', 2) Include relevant keywords from the job description naturally throughout your resume, 3) Use standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman), 4) Avoid headers, footers, tables, and text boxes that ATS may not read correctly, 5) Use standard bullet points instead of special characters, 6) Save your resume as .docx or .pdf format, and 7) Include both acronyms and full terms (e.g., 'SEO (Search Engine Optimization)'). Our AI analyzer identifies exactly which keywords and improvements your resume needs.

The best keywords to include are those directly from your target job description. Focus on: 1) Technical skills and tools mentioned in the posting, 2) Industry-specific terminology and certifications, 3) Action verbs that match required responsibilities, 4) Software and programming languages for technical roles, and 5) Soft skills explicitly mentioned in requirements. Our AI analyzer automatically extracts the most important keywords from any job description and shows you exactly which ones are missing from your resume, saving you hours of manual analysis.

ATS systems commonly reject resumes for several reasons: 1) Missing keywords that match the job requirements (the #1 reason), 2) Using uncommon file formats or complex formatting that the ATS can't parse, 3) Including graphics, tables, or special characters that confuse the parser, 4) Having job titles or section headers that the ATS doesn't recognize, 5) Spelling errors in critical keywords, and 6) Lack of relevant experience or skills. The good news is that most of these issues are easily fixable once you know what to look for - which is exactly what our free analyzer helps you discover.

Unlike other tools that charge $30-50/month, 22 Skills offers a genuinely free tier: 3 scans without registration, then unlimited ATS analysis with a free account. We use advanced AI technology and offer multi-language support (EN/ES/DE) that most competitors don't. Core ATS analysis is free forever. Advanced features like AI Resume Rewriter are available with Pro. We believe in honest, transparent pricing—no misleading 'free trials' that require credit cards.