Free CV templates
Completely free CV templates: every design is available with no account and no watermark. Download as many as you like in PDF or Word, all ATS-compatible.
Structure shared by the free templates
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
Here vs paid platforms
A table of the steps usually held back until payment — all available here from the start.
| Criteria | PDF format | Word format |
|---|---|---|
| Template access | All open | Limited sample then payment |
| PDF export | Free | Often paid |
| Watermark | None | Removed for a fee |
| Account required | No | Yes on most |
| CV limit | Unlimited | Capped before payment |
Get the most from every free template
- 1Set your content priority: experience, education or skills — then choose the template that leads with your strongest asset.
- 2Fill in your details, with a two-line summary at the top.
- 3Build a second version with a different design if you are applying in two different fields.
- 4Check your latest version with the free ATS scanner before sending.
- 5Download the PDF to send and the Word file for the editable version.
Free tools, ready to use now
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 free templates
Are all templates free, or are some paid?▼
Every template is free without exception. No “premium” design is locked behind payment and there is no reduced-feature trial. All options are open in every template.
Is there a watermark on the files?▼
No, the exported files contain no watermark and no site logo. No payment or extra step is needed to remove one, because there is none.
Can I download more than one template?▼
Yes, without limit. We suggest downloading two or three: a professional single-column one for portals, a clearer design for direct applications, and a short one for a single-page CV.
Does free also cover the Word format?▼
Yes, export is available free in both PDF and Word (DOCX) for every template, and you can get both versions from the same entry with one click.
Are these free templates suitable for professional use?▼
Absolutely. They are built with real text, standard section headings and a layout applicant tracking systems can read, so they suit applications to companies, institutions and the public sector alike.
Every template is free without exception — this is not a free sample hiding the rest behind a paywall. Pick what fits your field, edit freely and download in PDF or Word with no watermark on the file.
How do you tell a genuinely free site from a last-step paywall?
Check three points: does it ask for an email before showing the template? Does an “upgrade” prompt appear at the export step? Does the site logo appear inside the final file? If the answer is yes to any of them, you are on a deferred paid path. None of those three exist here: you arrive, you choose, you fill, you download.
Does the number of free templates make a real difference?
Yes, but not in the way it is usually sold. The value is not in browsing twenty attractive designs, but in finding a template that matches how your information actually presents. Someone whose skills outstrip their experience needs a template that leads with skills; someone whose education is the strongest asset needs one that foregrounds it. Volume serves that match, not visual display.
Are free designs limited in features?
No — every feature is open in every template: adding or removing sections, export in all formats, colours and fonts from the advanced editor. The one thing you do not need is watermark removal, because there is no watermark.
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.