Free · No signup · Private
The resume builder that doesn't trap you at the download.
No paywall. No watermark. No account. Build an ATS-friendly resume and download a clean PDF — with every keystroke kept on your own device.
No email required · works for every profession
The catch with “free” builders
Most builders make you pay at the worst possible moment.
You spend an hour perfecting your resume — then hit a paywall to download it. CleanCV simply doesn't do that.
Other “free” builders
- ✕ Free to build — then $2–30 to download it
- ✕ The “free” file is plain-text or watermarked
- ✕ Force you to sign up before you can start
- ✕ Upload your personal details to their servers
- ✕ Quietly enrol you in auto-renewing subscriptions
CleanCV
- ✓ Free to build and download — always
- ✓ A clean PDF with real text, no watermark
- ✓ No account, no email, just start typing
- ✓ Your data never leaves your browser
- ✓ Nothing to cancel — there is no bill
How it works
Three steps. No account. About ten minutes.
01
Fill in your details
Type your experience, education and skills. The preview updates live as you go.
02
Make it yours
Switch templates, rename any heading, add sections, and drag them into the order you want.
03
Download the PDF
One click gives you a clean, ATS-friendly file — no watermark, no signup, no catch.
Questions
Good to know
Is it really free?
Yes. No paywall, no watermark, no signup. Unlike many “free” builders, you are never asked to pay to download your finished resume — build and download as often as you like.
Does it work for my profession?
Yes — any field. The sections are fully editable: rename headings, add or remove sections, and reorder them. Whether you are a nurse, teacher, engineer, salesperson, student or tradesperson, you can shape it to fit.
Where is my data stored?
Only in your own browser, on your device. Your resume is never uploaded to us or anyone else — we genuinely can't see it. Use the Clear button to wipe it any time.
Will it pass ATS (applicant tracking systems)?
Our templates are single-column, text-based and use standard headings — the format ATS software parses most reliably. The downloaded PDF keeps real, selectable text rather than an image.
How do I download my resume?
Click “Download PDF”, then choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. The file is generated on your device — nothing is uploaded.
Your resume. Free, private, yours.
Build it in minutes, download as many times as you like, and keep your data on your own device.
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