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Your story
deserves a great CV.
Thoughtfully designed templates. An effortless editor. A CV that feels like you — ready to download, completely free.
- No sign-up
- No watermarks
- PDF & DOCX import
Just you and your next chapter. Your details stay on your device.
All yours. Always free.No watermark. No compromises.
24
thoughtfully crafted templates
100%
free, from start to finish
PDF
ready for your next opportunity
Just you.
no account or sign-up needed
A first impression.
Entirely your own.
Twenty-four distinct designs. The same great story. Find your fit, then make it yours.
About Academic
Initials tile · optional photo
Soft header · crisp dividing lines
Full-width ribbons · warm colour
Framed header · outlined sections
Oversized serif · chapter headings
There’s a little something for every story.
A little less effort.
A lot more possibility.
From a blank page to your next opportunity, in three simple steps.
1Start with your story
Create a blank CV or import your existing PDF or DOCX. Review the extracted details and fill in what matters.
2Make it your own
Choose a template and an accent colour, then see every change in a live preview. Reorder entries and keep only the sections you need.
3Send with confidence
Review every page, then download a clean PDF. Longer CVs flow onto more pages. Save a draft if you want to refine it later.
Your story stays
your business.
Your CV holds a lot about you. That’s why file imports, editing, previews, and PDF generation all happen right in your browser.
- No account or server upload required
- Save a draft only when you choose to
- No CV data sent to advertising or analytics
- Delete your saved browser draft anytime
Your filePDF or DOCX
Your browserReads, edits & typesets
Your PDFSaved on your device
No upload serverYour CV never leaves the tab
A little guidance.
For what comes next.
Practical advice to help your experience shine through.
Write a CV profile that sounds like you
Write a clear, honest CV profile with practical tips on structure, relevant strengths, and tailoring your summary to the role.
Show the work that matters
Present work experience clearly with relevant responsibilities, honest achievements, action-led bullet points, and consistent job details.
Build your first CV, even without work experience
Create your first CV using education, projects, skills, volunteering, and part-time work. Practical guidance for students and graduates.
Find the right first impression
Compare traditional, modern, minimal, creative, and student CV layouts. Choose a template that makes your experience clear and easy to follow.
A few things worth knowing.
Everything you need to feel comfortable getting started.
Your privacy, explainedIs this CV maker really free?
Yes. All 24 templates, every accent colour, photo layouts, file imports, editing tools, browser drafts, and PDF downloads are free. No account or payment is required, and exported CVs never include a watermark.
Can I upload a CV I already have?
Yes. Choose a text-based PDF or DOCX up to 15 MB. Folio extracts recognized details into an editable form on your device. Review every field before downloading; unusual layouts can need corrections. Scanned or unreadable files have a manual-entry option.
Is my personal information uploaded?
Your CV is read, edited, previewed, and exported in your browser. The app does not send CV contents to a server, advertising service, or analytics provider. No AI service processes your document.
Can I save my CV and come back later?
Choose Save draft in the editor to keep a copy in this browser on this device. You can also download a portable JSON draft and restore it later. Saving is your choice; details are not saved automatically. Delete saved draft removes the browser copy.
Can I add a photo to my CV?
Yes, if you want one. Add a photo under Personal details; it is cropped to a circle on your device and never uploaded. It appears in the templates marked Photo: Sidebar, Executive, Atlas, Duo, Elegant, Portrait, Monogram, Horizon. Follow the conventions of your industry and the employer’s application instructions.
Will a longer CV fit into the PDF?
Yes. Your information flows across as many A4 pages as it needs. The live preview renders the generated PDF, so you can review the same page breaks that appear in the download.
Which CV template should I choose?
Start with the layout that makes your information easiest to follow. Classic, Professional, Executive, Academic, and Elegant are formal and traditional. Compare Monogram and Horizon for a modern introduction, Outline for a restrained frame, or Ribbon and Editorial for expressive headings. Every template takes any of ten accent colours, and 8 can show an optional photo. Follow any formatting instructions from the employer.
Your next chapter
starts right here.
You bring the story. We’ll help you tell it.
No sign-up. No payment. Just possibilities.