Yes. You can build, score and download a CV as a PDF or Word file without paying, registering or giving an email address. There is no watermark and no download limit.
No. Your CV is saved in your own browser storage, not in our database. It reaches our server only to be rendered into a preview or a download, and is discarded in the same request.
Yes, which is the trade-off for not storing it on our servers. Use the back-up button on the dashboard to download a copy as a file, and import it again whenever you need it.
PDF, Word (.docx), LaTeX source for Overleaf, plain text, and a JSON backup you can re-import later.
Fourteen checks run on your own server with no AI involved: opening verbs, quantified achievements, filler phrases, first-person pronouns, missing dates, bullet length, document length and more. Each one names a specific fix rather than just marking you down.
Yes. Selecting Europass switches to the official EU layout and adds the personal information fields that format expects, including date of birth, nationality and driving licence.
Yes. The editor stacks into a single column on small screens, and you can write, score and download a CV entirely from a phone.
No. There is no sign-up step. If you choose to give your name, email and phone number before downloading, those details are stored so we can contact you — and you can decline and still download.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every tool on this site is free to use, with no watermark on your download and no premium tier gating the export button.
Is there a watermark?
No. PDFs, Word files and LaTeX exports are all clean, with no branding or watermark added to your CV.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no registration, no email required and no password. Open a tool and start building.
Is there a download limit?
No. Export as many CVs, in as many formats, as you like.
How is the site funded?
Through advertising, which is why the tools stay free with no paywall on the export button.
Where is my CV stored?
In your own browser, not on our servers. It reaches our server only to render a preview or a download, and is discarded in the same request.
Do you sell my data?
No. There is no account to attach data to, and CV content is never written to a database.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
Your saved CVs are deleted, because they live in your browser rather than on our servers. Use the backup button to export a JSON file before clearing data or switching devices.
Can I move my CV to another device?
Yes. Download a JSON backup from CV Studio and import it on the other device.
Do you store the job adverts I paste?
No. Job advert text used by the optimizer or cover letter generator is analysed and discarded in the same request.
Which formats can I download?
PDF, Word (.docx), LaTeX source, plain text and JSON.
Can I export Word?
Yes, a real editable .docx file, not a PDF renamed.
Does it export real LaTeX?
Yes. Clean LaTeX source that compiles on Overleaf as-is.
Can I import an existing CV?
Yes. Import a .docx, .pdf, .txt file or a JSON Resume export.
PDF or Word for applications?
PDF by default, since it preserves your layout exactly. Send Word only if an advert explicitly asks for it.
How does the ATS score work?
Fourteen deterministic checks run on your CV text — weak verbs, missing numbers, filler phrases and more — each with its own named fix.
What do the fourteen checks look for?
Things like weak opening verbs, achievements with no numbers, filler phrases, missing dates and non-standard section headings. See the ATS CV checker page for the full list.
What does the optimizer compare?
Your CV against one specific job advert, highlighting which of the employer’s terms appear in your CV and which are missing.
Does the AI invent things?
No. The cover letter generator and optimizer work only from facts already in your CV.
How many templates are there?
Ten, including the official Europass layout.
Are they ATS-safe?
Yes. All ten are single column, which is what applicant tracking software parses reliably.
Do you have Europass?
Yes, the official labelled EU format with CEFR language levels.
Can I switch templates after writing?
Yes. Content and design are separate, so switching templates never loses your text.
