Import PDF or Word Resumes into an Editor

How it works

Choose a file
PDF or DOCX, up to 5 MB.
Text is extracted on the server
The file is read in memory. Only its text is used; the file itself isn't stored.
Contact details are masked
Emails, phone numbers, links and your name are replaced with placeholders like [EMAIL_1] and [CANDIDATE_NAME].
AI sorts the text into sections
The masked text is sent to the AI provider, which returns roles, dates, bullets, education and skills as structured data.
Details are restored and you review
The placeholders are swapped back on the server, and you check the result. Sections that need a look are flagged.

What files work

Formats: PDF and DOCX. Older .doc files, images and other formats aren't accepted.
Size: Up to 5 MB.
Won't import: Scanned PDFs with no selectable text, password-protected PDFs, and unusually large Word documents.
Requires: An AI provider, because turning free text into sections needs one. Imports count towards the hourly AI limit.

Limitations

Unusual layouts, text in images, tables and heavily designed templates can come through out of order or incomplete. Always read through the result before relying on it. The name detection that masks your name uses the resume header and names already on your account, so a name in an unusual position can occasionally slip through to the AI provider. The import is never blocked because of this.

Privacy

The original file is discarded after its text is read. Only the structured content and the original file name are saved with the resume. See the privacy policy for what's sent to AI providers.

Make an imported resume ready for editing

An imported document is a starting point, not a verified application. Keep your original file nearby and compare it with the structured result. Check the contact block, job titles, employer names, dates, qualification names and the order of bullets. This is particularly useful when a PDF uses columns, tables or decorative labels that do not extract in the same order as they appear on screen.

A fictional applicant might import a resume whose right-hand column contains skills and certifications. If a certificate appears under Education or a bullet lands beneath the wrong job, correct the section placement before rewriting anything. The goal of import is to make existing information editable; it is not to infer a qualification or responsibility that was never in the original.

Once the content is correct, choose a design and check the live preview. Run an ATS readability check to review the new document, and use the format guide for reading order and page layout. Keep a copy of the original while reviewing your updated version.

Check these details after a PDF or Word import

Names, dates and contact details match the original document.
Each bullet belongs to the correct employer or project.
Skills and certifications are in the intended sections.
The new preview has no missing content or unexplained page breaks.

Questions before you get started

Can I import a scanned resume?

Image-only scans without selectable text are not supported by this import flow. Use a text-based PDF or DOCX, or type the content into the editor. Renaming an image to .pdf does not create a readable text layer.

Will import preserve the exact appearance of my old file?

It recovers content into structured sections rather than recreating a word processor's design. You choose a QuickHunt template and its design options afterwards. Review the text and layout as separate steps.

Does importing improve my resume automatically?

No. Import is intended to copy your existing wording into editable fields. Review it first, then decide whether to edit manually or request an AI rewrite. Import and optional AI actions use the relevant credits.