Build a clean, professional resume and download it as a PDF with real selectable text — the kind applicant tracking systems can actually parse. Unlike most "free" resume builders, there is no account to create and no surprise paywall at the download button: this tool is genuinely free, and your resume data never leaves your browser. Drafts autosave locally as you type.
Two templates are included. ATS is a deliberately plain single column with standard headings — no tables, no graphics — because machine-readability is the whole point when your resume is screened by software before a human sees it. Compact moves skills and links into a side rail for a denser, human-first layout. Sections can be reordered, and custom sections (projects, certifications, anything) are a click away. For developers: import and export the open JSON Resume format, so your data stays portable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this resume builder really free?
Yes — genuinely free. There is no account, no sign-up, and no paywall when you hit download: the PDF you see is the PDF you get, with no watermark. The whole tool runs as static code in your browser, which is why it can stay free.
Will my resume pass ATS scanners?
The ATS template is built for exactly that: a single column with the standard section headings ("Experience", "Education", "Skills") that applicant tracking systems look for, no tables, no columns, no graphics, and — critically — the PDF contains real selectable text rather than an image of text, so parsers can read every word. The Compact two-column template is better suited for resumes a human reads first.
Where is my resume data stored?
In your browser’s localStorage, on your device — nothing is ever uploaded to a server. Your draft autosaves as you type and is restored when you come back on the same browser. Use "Export JSON" for a backup file you control, and "Clear" to wipe the saved draft.
What is JSON Resume import/export?
JSON Resume (jsonresume.org) is an open standard for resume data. You can import an existing resume.json from any JSON Resume tool or theme, and export your resume back to the same format — so your data stays portable and is never locked in here.
Can my resume be longer than one page?
Yes. The layout engine flows your content across as many US Letter pages as needed, keeping section headings attached to their content across page breaks.
Why does the PDF replace some characters with "?"
The built-in PDF fonts use WinAnsi encoding, which covers Latin scripts and common typographic characters but not emoji or CJK text. Anything unsupported is swapped for a close ASCII equivalent or "?", and the tool tells you how many characters were affected after export.