Free CV maker
Make a professional CV in minutes
Choose one of 15 templates, fill in your details with grey examples to guide you, and download a clean PDF. You can switch templates at any time without retyping.
- A PDF with real, selectable text that application systems can read
- Page breaks that never cut through a line, and Fit to 1 page
- No sign-up, no watermark. Your CV stays in your browser
15 CV templates
All of them use the same details, so you can try several before you download. One-column templates are the safest for online application systems.
ClassicOne column
HarvardOne column
ModernOne column · photo
MinimalOne column
CompactOne column
ExecutiveOne column
TimelineOne column
BannerOne column · photo
StudentOne column
TechOne column
ProfessionalTwo columns · photo
Clean SidebarTwo columns · photo
CorporateTwo columns · photo
ElegantTwo columns
CreativeTwo columns · photo
How it works
How to make a CV in 3 steps
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Choose a template
Pick from 15 designs: one or two columns, with or without a photo. You can switch any time.
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Add your details
Fill in your experience, education and skills. Grey example text shows what goes where, the preview updates as you type, and your work is saved in your browser.
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Download your PDF
Click Download PDF and choose Save as PDF for selectable text, or the one-click download.
Everything you need
A CV that looks good and reads well
Clear layouts, real text in the PDF, and no account or watermark standing between you and your application.
15 templates
Classic, Harvard, Modern, Minimal, Executive, Creative and more. Switch any time without retyping.
TemplatesText that software can read
Download a PDF with real, selectable text that applicant tracking systems can parse.
ATS-readable PDFLive preview, real pages
See every page as you type. Page breaks never cut through a line, and one click fits it on one page.
PreviewMake it yours
Colour, font, text size and spacing. Rename, reorder or hide sections, and add a photo where it's expected.
PersonaliseSaved as you go
Your CV is kept in your browser, so you can come back and edit it later.
AutosavePrivate
Your details stay on your device. No account, no upload.
No sign-upStep-by-step guides
CV writing guides
How to choose a CV template
- Corporate, finance, law: a one-column layout such as Harvard, Classic or Executive.
- Tech and startups: a clean layout such as Modern, Tech or Minimal.
- Design and marketing: a two-column layout such as Creative or Professional, as long as the text stays easy to scan.
- Students and first jobs: the Student template. In Design, move Education above Experience.
How to make your CV readable by applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Many employers run CVs through an ATS that reads the text in your PDF before a person sees it.
- In Download PDF, choose Save as PDF (recommended): set Margins to None and turn off headers and footers. The PDF keeps real, selectable text.
- Use standard section names such as Experience, Education and Skills, and repeat key words from the job advert where they're true for you.
- For strict ATS portals, a single-column template is the safest choice.
What to put in each section
- Summary: two or three lines on who you are and what you're looking for.
- Experience: most recent first, with results (numbers if you have them), not just duties.
- Skills: the tools and abilities the job asks for.
- Education, languages and links such as LinkedIn or a portfolio.
Should I add a photo?
- In many European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries a photo is common.
- In the US, UK and Canada most employers prefer CVs without photos.
- If you add one, use a clear, recent headshot on a plain background. Resize Image can make it square.
Where is my CV saved?
- Your CV is saved in your own browser, so it's there when you come back on the same device.
- Nothing is uploaded and there's no account. Clearing your browser data removes it, so download a PDF copy.
Use cases
Who uses the CV maker
Students and graduates
A first CV for internships and graduate jobs.
Job seekers
A fresh, well-designed CV for every application.
Developers
Tech-friendly layouts with skills and GitHub links.
Working abroad
Templates with or without a photo for each country's norms.
Career changers
Put transferable skills first.
Freelancers
A portfolio-style CV for clients.
FAQ
CV maker questions, answered
Is this CV maker really free?
Yes. Choose any of the 15 templates and download your CV as a PDF, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Is the PDF ATS-friendly?
Choose Save as PDF when you download to get a PDF with real, selectable text that applicant tracking systems can read. The one-click download also includes a hidden text layer. Single-column templates are the safest for strict ATS portals.
Can I download my CV as Word (DOCX)?
Not at the moment. The CV maker downloads PDF, which is what most employers ask for. To edit a PDF in Word, use PDF to Word.
Can I add a photo?
Yes. Upload a photo and tick Show photo on the CV. Modern, Banner, Professional, Clean Sidebar, Corporate and Creative have a place for it.
What if my CV runs onto a second page?
The preview shows every page, and page breaks never cut through a line of text. Click Fit to 1 page to tighten the spacing and text size, or hide a section you don't need.
Is my CV saved?
Yes, in your own browser, so you can come back and edit it on the same device. Download a PDF copy to keep it safe.
Are my details uploaded?
No. Your CV is built in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
In the US and Canada "resume" usually means a short one or two page summary; in the UK, Europe and Asia "CV" is used for the same document. This tool makes both.
Can I make several versions?
Yes. Switch templates any time, and download a separate PDF for each job you apply to.