AI Resume Detector — Free CV Checker

AI resume detector that reveals exactly which parts of a resume look machine-written. Upload a PDF/DOCX or paste the resume text below for a transparent breakdown of AI patterns.

Drop a resume here or click to upload

Supports PDF, DOCX, and TXT files

Common ChatGPT Resume Patterns

Over 50% of job seekers now use AI for resume writing. Here are the patterns this tool detects:

  • ●Buzzword stacking — "Spearheaded," "Orchestrated," "Leveraged," "Results-driven" — every bullet point starting with a power verb in the exact same pattern.
  • ●Bullet uniformity — AI-written bullets follow an identical "Action verb + task + metric" structure and are suspiciously similar in length.
  • ●Unicode fingerprints — Em-dashes, smart quotes, and special characters that ChatGPT inserts but humans don't type.
  • ●PDF metadata — Document creator and producer fields can reveal which software generated the file.

How to Tell If a Resume Was Written by AI

Beyond automated detection, look for these human cues that AI struggles to replicate: specific project details with real context, natural variation in bullet point length and structure, informal language or personality, and references to niche tools or methodologies that only someone with real experience would mention.

Remember: using AI to polish a resume isn't inherently dishonest. The concern is when AI fabricates experience or skills. This tool helps you spot the patterns so you can ask better follow-up questions in interviews.

FAQ for Recruiters

Can this detect if a resume was written by ChatGPT?

Yes. ChatGPT leaves multiple fingerprints: special Unicode characters (em-dashes, smart quotes), overuse of action verbs like "Spearheaded" and "Orchestrated," suspiciously uniform bullet point lengths, and vocabulary patterns that are statistically rare in human writing. This tool checks for all of these.

Does uploading a resume store my data?

No. All processing happens in your browser. The PDF/DOCX is read locally using JavaScript, text is extracted, and analysis runs client-side. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

How should recruiters use AI resume detection?

Use it as one data point, not a disqualifier. AI-assisted resumes aren't inherently bad — many candidates use AI to improve formatting or translate between languages. Focus on whether the actual experience and skills are genuine, not whether the words were polished by AI.

What file formats are supported?

PDF, DOCX (Word), and plain text. For best results, upload the original PDF — it also checks document metadata (creator software, timestamps) for additional AI signals.

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