Free online resume builder
CraftMyDocs turns a blank page into a recruiter-ready resume. Pick one of 50+ ATS-tested templates, fill in a guided 12-step wizard, and watch a live preview update as you type. Building, editing and customising are free and need no account — start writing and decide later whether you want an account or a Pro plan.
- 50+ templates, every one tested against real Applicant Tracking Systems
- Switch template any time — your content is never lost or reformatted
- Guided sections for experience, skills, education, projects and awards
- Import an existing PDF or DOCX resume and keep editing where you left off
- Live preview, so what you see is exactly what downloads
- Works offline — your draft is saved in your browser as you type
How to build a resume
- 1Answer three quick questions about your experience level, target role and industry so the builder can recommend templates and phrasing that fit.
- 2Choose a template. Every design is ATS-tested, and you can swap to a different one at any point without retyping anything.
- 3Work through the guided sections — contact details, summary, work experience, education, skills, then the optional ones like projects, certifications and volunteering.
- 4Customise the look: colours, fonts, spacing, section order, and which sections show at all.
- 5Download. Plain text is free with an account; PDF and DOCX export are part of Pro.
What makes a resume ATS-friendly
Applicant Tracking Systems parse your resume into structured fields before a human ever sees it. Layouts that break that parsing — text in images, multi-column tables, headers and footers carrying key details, unusual section names — quietly drop your experience on the floor. Every CraftMyDocs template uses a single readable content flow, standard section headings and system-safe typography, so what you write is what the parser reads. That is a property of the template, not something you have to manage yourself.
How long should your resume be
One page is right for most people with under ten years of experience. Two pages are normal for senior, academic and technical roles where projects and publications matter. What matters far more than page count is density: every bullet should carry a specific action and a result. The builder flags sections that have run long and shows you where the page break falls as you type.
Tailoring beats volume
Sending the same resume to forty listings performs worse than sending eight tailored ones. Read the job description, mirror the exact nouns it uses for skills and tools, and lead each role with the achievement closest to what they are hiring for. Save the tailored version as a separate document from your dashboard so you always have the general one to branch from.
Free, account, and Pro
Building, editing, template switching, customisation and importing an existing resume are free and work without signing in. Creating an account unlocks the AI writing help and plain-text export. A Pro subscription adds PDF and DOCX export, the ATS resume checker, and the full AI generators. You can build a complete resume before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Is CraftMyDocs resume builder really free?
Yes. Building, editing, choosing from all templates, customising colours and fonts, and importing an existing PDF or DOCX resume are free, and you do not need an account to do any of it. Plain-text download needs a free account. PDF and DOCX export, the ATS checker and the AI generators are part of a Pro subscription.
Do I need to create an account to build a resume?
No. You can build and customise a full resume anonymously — your work is saved in your browser as you go. You only need an account when you want to use the AI writing features, export, or save the document to a dashboard you can come back to from another device.
Will my resume pass an ATS scan?
Every template is built to parse cleanly: one readable content flow, standard section headings, no text trapped in images or complex tables. That covers the formatting half. The content half — using the same words the job description uses — is what the ATS checker scores, and it is available with Pro.
Can I change template without losing my work?
Yes, and this is deliberate. Your content and the template are stored separately, so switching design swaps the layout, colours and typography while every word you have written stays exactly as it is. You can try five templates in a minute and lose nothing.
Can I import a resume I already have?
Yes. Upload a PDF or DOCX and it is read into structured, editable sections — no account needed. If your resume lives on LinkedIn, use LinkedIn's own "Save to PDF" option on your profile and upload that file; it goes through the same importer.
What file formats can I download?
Plain text (TXT) with a free account, and PDF or DOCX with Pro. PDF is the right choice for almost every application — it preserves your layout on every device. Use DOCX when a recruiter or job portal explicitly asks for an editable Word file.
Explore more
Browse templates, check your resume against an ATS, or read the guides.