PDF Repair Toolbox

What PDF Repair Toolbox is

PDF Repair Toolbox is software for recovering information from corrupted PDF files and saving it to a new file for Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. It is available as a Windows desktop program and through an online recovery option. The desktop wizard guides users through selecting a PDF, repairing it and saving the result. The maker says the program works with all PDF versions, including complex structures, and can restore pages that are no longer linked in a damaged file. It also scans for links to media objects obscured by corruption or file deletion. Users can preview recovered content, select an output PDF version, and save as compressed or uncompressed. A detailed recovery log appears at the end of the process. A freeware version is available without additional restrictions; the maker asks users to donate. Paid licenses are listed at $25, paid once for personal use, $39, paid once for business use, and $49, paid once for up to 100 devices. Online recovery is listed at $101, paid once, billed per 1 Gb. Password-protected and encrypted PDFs are not supported.

Who it suits

It suits people who need to recover information from damaged PDFs using Windows or an online recovery option. It is not suitable for password-protected or encrypted PDFs.

Limits

The freeware version is described as having no additional restrictions. Recovery does not cover password-protected PDFs, and encrypted PDFs cannot be repaired.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.repairtoolbox.com/pdfrepair.html.
2. Choose the Windows installer or the listed online file recovery option.
3. In the desktop wizard, select the PDF to repair.
4. Review the recovery result and choose an output PDF version.
5. Save the recovered PDF as compressed or uncompressed.

Verdict

PDF Repair Toolbox offers several recovery and output options, including a free desktop version. Check the file restrictions before choosing it, and note that the paid licenses have one-time listed prices.