Instant ATS CV checker
Upload an existing PDF or Word CV and get a private, transparent readability score with practical fixes.
New · One-click ATS setup
Build an ATS-ready CV in one click.
Start with an ATS-friendly structure, then make it unmistakably yours. Customize 74 professional designs, preview every change live, and export as PDF or Word.
No sign-up requiredOne-click ATS modeText-based ATS PDF
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Curriculum vitaeEmily Carter
Contact
Skills
Languages
Professional profile
Emily Carter
Senior Product Marketing Strategist
Professional experience
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Customize everythingWithout touching a design file
ATS Safe ModeText-first structure active
74Professional designs
12Career categories
5Header styles
2Export formats
Everything in one studio
Designed for the work you want next
A focused set of professional tools that keeps the process simple without limiting your creative control.
One-click ATS setup
Switch to a clean, single-column structure with standard headings and text-first export.
Live A4 preview
See every edit, color, spacing change, and section update immediately.
74 distinct designs
Explore 12 career-focused categories built on 10 professional layout systems.
Deep customization
Control typography, spacing, headers, columns, photo treatment, and more.
Photo & custom logo
Upload a professional portrait and add your own personal brand mark.
PDF & Word export
Download a clean A4 PDF or an editable Word document when you are ready.
Private by design
Your draft stays in your active browser session while you build it.
One click. Six formatting checks.
Readable by recruiters. Structured for ATS.
One-Click ATS Mode removes decorative elements, selects a single-column layout, uses standard section names, and switches PDF export to selectable text. You keep control of the content and can return to a creative design whenever you want.
Compatibility varies between recruitment systems and employers. ATS-friendly formatting improves machine readability but cannot guarantee ranking, interviews, or hiring outcomes.
ATS formatting check
Clean. Searchable. Ready.
Single-column flowStandard section headingsReadable system fontNo photo or decorative iconsSimple bullet structureSelectable PDF text
74 curated directions
One career. More than one way to present it.
Choose from 12 career-focused categories. Every preset combines layout, hierarchy, typography, headers, spacing, and color—not only a palette swap.
Executive
Executive Classic
Modern
Modern Slate
Creative
Studio
Technology
Codebase
Finance
Capital
Healthcare
Clinical
Legal
Counsel
Graduate
Launchpad
Classic
Editorial Signature
Sales
Bold Impact
Academic
Scholar
Compact
Compact Pro
One click starts it
One focused flow. One polished CV.
Start with ATS-safe formatting, add your story, and export without separate design software or manual alignment.
Click ATS Setup
Apply a clean, single-column, text-first structure instantly—or choose any creative design.
Add your story
Replace the fictional sample with your profile, experience, education, and measurable achievements.
Export confidently
Download a text-based ATS PDF, a visual PDF, or an editable Word document.
Control without complexity
Your content stays central. The design adapts around it.
Adjust only what matters and see the result instantly. Every control uses clear language and works across all 74 designs.
5 header stylesCustom logo uploadPhoto shape & sizeFont and spacing controlsSection visibilityThree bullet treatments
Design controls
Make it unmistakably yours
Text size100%
Section spacing100%
Photo size100%
Regional CV resources
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Free CV writing guides
Explore all guides Build better content—not only a better layout
Use clear, practical guidance to write stronger achievements, improve ATS readability, and choose the right application document.
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How to write a professional CV
Create a focused profile, achievement-led experience, and a clear structure recruiters can scan.
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Build an ATS-friendly CV
Use readable formatting, standard headings, relevant keywords, and evidence that supports them.
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CV vs resume explained
Understand how the terms differ by country, industry, and type of application.
Read guideQuestions, answered
Everything you need to start
Open the builder and begin with fictional sample content—no setup required.
Is Free CV Makers really free?+
Yes. You can open the builder, customize your CV, and use the available PDF and Word export options without paying or creating an account.
Do I need design experience?+
No. Start with any professional design, then use simple controls for colors, type, spacing, headers, and visibility.
Can I upload my own photo and logo?+
Yes. You can upload a profile photo and a custom header logo directly inside the builder.
Can I download an editable file?+
Yes. Free CV Makers supports both polished PDF export and editable Microsoft Word export.
Is the CV ATS-friendly?+
Yes. One-Click ATS Mode applies a single-column layout, standard section headings, readable typography, no decorative photo or icons, and a text-based PDF export. ATS behavior still varies by employer, so no builder can guarantee ranking or selection.
Can I check a CV I already created?+
Yes. Upload a PDF, Word, or text CV to the free ATS checker. The file is analyzed in your browser and receives an instant readability score with clear improvement tips.
Are all 74 designs customizable?+
Yes. Every design works with the same content editor and customization controls.
Does the builder use my personal CV data?+
No. The starting content is fictional sample data. Replace it only with the information you choose to enter.
Do I need to sign in?+
No. The CV builder is available without sign-in. Your current draft stays in the active browser session, so download a copy before closing the page.
One click between you and a cleaner first impression.
Scan an existing CV or build a new ATS-ready version from scratch.