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Free ATS-friendly resume builder — live preview, no sign-up

Build a resume that actually gets read — by the applicant tracking systems (ATS) that screen most applications, and by recruiters. This free resume builder gives you clean, ATS-friendly templates, a live preview and a real-time ATS score that tells you what to fix, then exports a selectable-text PDF. There is no sign-up, and because it runs in your browser your details never leave your device.

How to build your resume

Go from blank page to a polished PDF in a few minutes:

  1. Enter your details — add your experience, skills and education; the preview updates live as you type.
  2. Pick a template — switch between clean, recruiter-friendly designs without re-entering anything.
  3. Raise your ATS score — follow the live tips to strengthen headings, keywords and measurable achievements.
  4. Export — download a selectable-text PDF that both an ATS and a hiring manager can read. No account required.

Why build your resume here

  • ATS-friendly by default. Clean structure and real, selectable text mean applicant tracking systems parse your resume correctly instead of dropping it.
  • Live ATS score. See a score as you edit, with specific, plain-English fixes — no guessing whether your resume will pass the first screen.
  • Private and free. No sign-up and no upload: your work history stays on your device, and the PDF export is clean with no watermark.
  • Real-time preview. What you see is exactly what exports, so there are no layout surprises in the final PDF.

Who it is for

  • First job & graduates. Start from a solid, ATS-safe structure instead of a blank document.
  • Career switchers. Reframe experience around keywords the target role’s ATS looks for.
  • Quick updates. Refresh one role or metric and re-export a clean PDF in seconds.
  • Privacy-conscious applicants. Keep salary history and contact details off third-party servers entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Is the resume builder free?

Yes. Building your resume, seeing your ATS score and exporting a PDF are all free — no account, no trial and no watermark on the exported file.

Do I need to sign up or upload anything?

No. There is no sign-up. You type your details into the builder and everything stays in your browser on your own device — nothing is uploaded to a server.

What does "ATS-friendly" mean?

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System — the software many companies use to scan resumes before a human sees them. An ATS-friendly resume uses a clean, single-column-friendly layout and real, selectable text (not an image) so the system can read it correctly.

How does the ATS score work?

As you edit, the builder checks your resume against common ATS best practices — clear sections, standard headings, contact details, measurable achievements and keyword coverage — and gives you a live score with tips to improve it.

Is the exported PDF real text or an image?

Real, selectable text. The PDF export is machine-readable, which is exactly what an ATS needs — so your resume is parsed correctly rather than skipped.

Can I choose different templates?

Yes. Switch between clean, recruiter-friendly templates and see the change instantly in the live preview, without re-entering any of your information.

Will my personal information be safe?

Yes. Because the builder runs entirely in your browser, your name, contact details and work history are never sent anywhere. Close the tab and nothing is left on a server.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser; a larger screen is more comfortable for editing, but it is fully responsive.

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