Free CV template
A completely free CV template: no signup, no credit card and no watermark. Download it as PDF or Word, with a layout that stays ATS-compatible.
Sections in the free template
These are the sections you will fill in, in the exact order a recruiter will see them.
Personal details
- Full name
- Job title
- Phone
- City
- LinkedIn URL
Professional summary
- Professional summary
Work experience
- Role
- Company
- Period
- Achievements
Education
- Degree
- University / Institute
- Graduation year
Skills
- Technical skills
- Soft skills
Free here vs paid elsewhere
The comparison shows the steps usually held back until payment — all of them free here.
| Criteria | PDF format | Word format |
|---|---|---|
| PDF export | Free | Often after payment |
| Watermark removal | Not applicable | Usually paid |
| Number of CVs | Unlimited | Often capped before payment |
| Signup | Not required | Required on most platforms |
| ATS compatibility | Guaranteed | Inconsistent |
How to get your free CV
- 1Pick the free template that fits your field.
- 2Start with personal details, then the summary, then experience.
- 3Copy the skills from the job ad word for word.
- 4Review the bullets and make sure every achievement carries a figure.
- 5Export as PDF free of charge with no watermark, and keep a Word version for edits.
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No sign-up, no credit card — pick a tool and start right away.
Scan my resume for free (ATS Scanner)
Paste your CV text and get a score out of 100 plus the issues that get it rejected.
Open the tool→ATS-compatible CV templates
Single-column templates with machine-readable text, built to pass recruitment filters.
Open the tool→Ready-to-fill resume templates
Start from a structured template, fill in your details, and export as PDF or Word in under 5 minutes.
Open the tool→Frequently asked questions about the free template
Is the download genuinely free with no hidden conditions?▼
Yes, the download is 100% free in every format: no signup, no credit card and no payment step to remove a watermark. The final file carries no logo and no watermark.
How many CVs can I create?▼
An unlimited number. We recommend building a dedicated version for each application, adjusting the summary and the order of your skills to match the ad.
Are the free templates ATS-friendly?▼
Yes, they are built with real text, standard section headings and a one or two-column layout without complex tables. You can verify it with our free ATS scanner.
Do I need to create an account to use a template?▼
No, you can open the editor, fill the model and download the file without any signup. Creating an account is optional and only useful for finding your versions later.
Does the final file carry the site name or logo?▼
No, the exported file contains only your CV, with no logo and no link back to the site. You can send it straight to employers.
Free in the complete sense: no account, no email, no credit card and no watermark on the final file. You fill the model, export the file, and use it for as many applications as you like.
What does “free” actually mean for a CV template?
Many sites make the download free and then charge for removing the watermark, for PDF export, or for access to “premium” templates. The result is that you reach the final step only to discover your CV will not download until you pay. There is no paid step here: the export itself is free in every format, and the final file carries no logo and no watermark.
Are free templates lower quality than paid ones?
What usually distinguishes paid templates is not design quality but the number of variants and human support. The fundamentals — clear layout, readable fonts, ATS compatibility, clean export — are all present here. What matters most is choosing a single-column layout with standard section headings, because that determines machine readability far more than any visual flourish.
How do you get value from having several free templates?
By building a dedicated version for each type of role. Keep one consistent design for roles in your specialty and create a second version with a different design if you move into another field — from a technical role to an administrative one, for example. The visual difference helps you tell your versions apart, and more importantly the summary and keywords are tailored to each ad.
100% Free
No registration or watermark
Multi-Format Export
PDF, Word, PNG, JPG
ATS Compatible
Templates specifically designed to pass ATS systems and increase your chances.