About MakeFreeCV
We build a CV maker that is genuinely free: no sign up, no paywall at the download step and no watermark. Since 2021, job seekers in more than 130 countries have used it to create their CVs.
Why we built it
Many "free" resume builders ask you to create an account, spend half an hour entering your details, and only then reveal that downloading your CV costs money. We thought that was unfair to people who are looking for work — often the people who can least afford another subscription.
MakeFreeCV.com was launched in 2021 with a simple promise: choose a template, write your CV and download it as a PDF, completely free. That promise has not changed.
Who we are
We are a small, independent team of developers and designers. We design the templates, build the editor and write the guides on this site ourselves. The site is funded by a small number of ads, which is how we keep every feature free.
How MakeFreeCV works
- No account needed. You never give us an email address or password.
- Private by design. The CV editor runs in your web browser. The details you type are not uploaded to or stored on our servers.
- Real PDFs. Downloads are PDF files in A4 or US Letter size that you can email or upload to any job portal.
- Templates for real job markets. We design for the countries our users apply in — including photo CVs for the Gulf and Asia and photo-free, ATS-friendly resumes for the UK, USA and Canada.
Our editorial standards
Our guides on CV formats, ATS-friendly resumes and CV writing are written to be practical and accurate. We base advice on common recruiter practice in the countries our readers apply in, give real examples instead of generic tips, and review articles regularly — each one shows the date it was last updated. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback or ideas for a new template? Email us at contact@makefreecv.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Trustpilot.
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