A CV parser is a tool that automatically reads a CV (curriculum vitae) and extracts structured data — candidate name, contact details, work experience, education, skills, and more — without any manual effort. Airparser uses AI (large language models and vision models) to understand CV content regardless of format, layout, or language.

What's the difference between a CV and a resume?

In most of the world outside North America, 'CV' (curriculum vitae) and 'resume' are used interchangeably to mean a document summarizing a candidate's professional background. In the US and Canada, a CV traditionally refers to a longer academic document. Airparser parses both — the AI adapts to whichever format and regional convention the document follows.

What CV formats does Airparser support?

Airparser supports PDFs (native and scanned), Word documents (.doc, .docx), images (JPG, PNG, TIFF), plain text, and CVs received as email attachments. It handles Europass format, academic CVs, creative design CVs, and any other layout automatically — no templates required.

Can it parse CVs in languages other than English?

Yes. Airparser supports 60+ languages including French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and more. The AI understands the meaning of fields in each language and can extract data into consistent English-language output fields.

Is CV parsing GDPR compliant?

Yes. CVs contain sensitive personal data (name, address, date of birth, nationality) that falls under GDPR. Airparser is GDPR compliant: data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and in transit, data retention is configurable per inbox (documents are permanently deleted after your chosen period), and your data is never used to train AI models.

How do I receive CVs automatically without manually uploading them?

Forward your job application emails to your Airparser inbox email address. When a recruiter or candidate sends an email with a CV attachment, Airparser automatically extracts the attachment, parses it, and delivers the structured data to your configured destination (webhook, Google Sheets, ATS, etc.) — with no manual steps.

Can I define custom extraction fields beyond the standard CV fields?

Yes — this is one of Airparser's key strengths. You define your own schema: add fields for salary expectations, notice period, years of experience in a specific technology, visa or work permit status, remote work preference, portfolio URL, or anything else your hiring process requires. The AI extracts exactly what you ask for.

Can I process hundreds of CVs at once?

Yes. You can upload CVs in bulk via the REST API, or forward high volumes of application emails to your inbox — each is processed automatically. There are no per-document delays; parsing typically completes in seconds per document.

How does Airparser compare to dedicated CV parsing APIs like Affinda or Textkernel?

Dedicated CV parsers like Affinda or Textkernel provide fixed extraction schemas focused on HR data. Airparser is more flexible: you define the exact fields you need, including custom ones, and the same platform handles invoices, contracts, forms, and other documents alongside CVs. It's also significantly more affordable for small to mid-size teams, with a free trial and plans starting at $33/month.

AI CV Parser

Automatically extract structured candidate data from CVs in any format or language. Name, contact details, work history, education, and custom fields — delivered to your ATS or spreadsheet in seconds.

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GDPR compliant 60+ languages All CV formats No training required

From CV PDF to Structured Candidate Data

Upload or forward a CV — get clean, structured JSON ready for your ATS, database, or spreadsheet.

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Built for how HR teams actually receive CVs

CVs arrive by email

Forward application emails to your Airparser inbox. Attachments — PDFs, Word docs, images — are parsed automatically. No manual uploading.

Any format, any layout

European CVs with photos, UK CVs, US resumes, academic CVs, Europass format — the AI adapts to each one. No templates, no re-training.

60+ languages

French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese — parse CVs in any language and extract data into consistent English-language fields.

Custom extraction fields

Extract exactly what your team needs — years of experience, salary expectations, notice period, visa status, specific skills, or any custom field your hiring process requires.

GDPR compliant

CVs contain sensitive personal data. Airparser uses AES-256 encryption, configurable data retention, and never trains on your candidates' data. Built for EU compliance.

Instant ATS delivery

Parsed candidate data is pushed to your ATS, CRM, or Google Sheet via webhook the moment a CV is processed — no polling, no manual exports.

What Airparser extracts from CVs

Personal information

Name, email, phone, address, LinkedIn, nationality

Work experience

Job title, company, dates, responsibilities, achievements

Education

Degree, institution, field of study, graduation year

Skills

Technical skills, soft skills, tools, proficiency levels

Certifications & languages

Professional certifications, spoken languages, proficiency

Custom fields

Salary expectation, notice period, visa status, portfolio URL — anything you define

Set up CV parsing in under 5 minutes

Create a CV inbox

Pick the Resume/CV template — pre-built fields for the most common candidate data points.

Add your custom fields

Add any role-specific fields — tech stack, years of experience, salary range, remote preference.

Forward CVs automatically

Forward job application emails to your Airparser address. Attachments are parsed instantly.

Data lands in your ATS

Structured candidate data is pushed to your ATS, Google Sheet, or CRM via webhook — automatically.

Who uses Airparser for CV parsing

In-house HR teams

Eliminate manual copy-pasting of candidate details into your ATS. Each application email is parsed and the candidate record created automatically.

Recruitment agencies

Process hundreds of CVs per day across multiple client mandates. Custom fields let you extract role-specific criteria for each search.

HR tech builders

Add CV parsing to your ATS, job board, or HR platform via REST API. Get consistent JSON output with the extraction schema you define — no prompt engineering.

International hiring

Parse CVs from candidates across Europe, Asia, and the Americas in 60+ languages. Normalize data to a consistent structure regardless of regional CV conventions.

Talent analytics

Build structured candidate databases for market analysis, skill tracking, and pipeline reporting. Consistent JSON output makes it easy to query and aggregate.