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Build, Score, and Download Your Resume — Free

Upload your existing CV or start from scratch. Get an ATS score in seconds, fix every issue with AI, match against any job description, and download a polished PDF. No credit card. No watermarks.

No credit card required · Clean PDF export · No watermarks

24

Templates

6

ATS categories scored

0

Watermarks on PDF

10 min

Average time to done

Everything on the free plan

No stripped-down free tier. The tools that matter are all free to start.

Upload your existing CV or start from scratch

Paste a job description. CVEdge extracts your content automatically or walks you through a structured form. You're editing within 60 seconds.

Instant ATS score across 6 categories

See exactly where your resume fails ATS screening — contact info, sections, keywords, metrics, bullet quality, and formatting — with specific fixes for each issue.

AI rewrites every weak bullet in one pass

Fix All ATS rewrites your entire resume's bullets and summary to ATS-optimised standards. Review each change, accept what fits, download when done.

Job match score for any role

Paste a job description and see your keyword match score with missing terms highlighted. Know your match rate before you apply — not after.

Clean PDF download — no watermarks, ever

Export your finished resume as a polished, print-ready PDF. No CVEdge branding. The same PDF whether you're on free or Pro.

20 free professional templates

Choose from Classic, Sharp, Minimal, Executive, Aurora, Coastal, and 14 more. Every free template is ATS-tested. Switch templates any time without losing content.

From upload to finished resume in 10 minutes

1

Upload your CV or start fresh

Upload a PDF or Word file — CVEdge parses it into a structured editor in under 60 seconds. Or use the form to enter your experience section by section.

2

Check your ATS score

CVEdge scores your resume across 6 categories instantly. You see specific issues in each category — a keyword gap, a weak bullet, a missing section — with one-click fixes.

3

Fix everything with Fix All ATS

One click rewrites your entire resume's bullets and summary to ATS-optimised standards. Review each change, accept what fits your voice, and move on.

4

Match against the specific job

Paste the job description to see your keyword match score. CVEdge highlights missing terms and skills. Fix them in the editor and watch your match score rise.

5

Download your clean PDF

Export as a polished, print-ready PDF. No watermarks. The file you download is the file you send to employers.

Free vs Pro — what's the difference?

Feature
Free
Pro
Resumes
3
Unlimited
ATS scans per week
10
Unlimited
AI rewrites per week
25
Unlimited
Job matches per week
5
Unlimited
Cover letters per week
5
Unlimited
PDF downloads per week
3
Unlimited
Templates
20 free
24 (incl. 4 Pro)
PDF watermark
None
None
80+ score guarantee
Fix All ATS
3/week
Unlimited
CV Tailor for JD
3/week
Unlimited

Free resume builder questions

Is CVEdge's resume builder really free?+

Yes. The free plan includes: 3 resumes, 10 ATS scans per week, 25 AI bullet rewrites per week, 5 job match analyses per week, 5 cover letters per week, 3 PDF downloads per week, and access to all 20 free templates. No credit card required. Pro (unlimited everything + 4 Pro templates) costs £5/week.

How long does it take to build a resume on CVEdge?+

If you upload an existing CV, CVEdge parses it in under 60 seconds and pre-fills your content automatically. From there, ATS analysis takes 10 seconds, Fix All ATS rewrites every bullet in under 30 seconds, and PDF download is instant. Total time from upload to finished resume: 8–12 minutes for most users.

Does the free resume builder add watermarks to the PDF?+

No. CVEdge's free plan generates clean, professional PDFs with no CVEdge branding or watermarks. The PDF looks identical to a professionally formatted document. There is no 'remove watermark' upgrade — all plans export clean PDFs.

Can I use CVEdge to update an existing resume?+

Yes — upload your existing CV (PDF or Word) and CVEdge parses it into the editor. Your content is preserved in the correct sections. You can then choose a new template, improve your ATS score, update your experience, and download a new version. You're not starting from scratch.

What file formats does CVEdge accept for upload?+

CVEdge accepts PDF (.pdf) and Microsoft Word (.docx) files. PDF parsing works for most standard resumes. Word parsing handles all common layouts. If your upload doesn't parse correctly, you can manually enter your content in the editor — the structured form makes this fast.

What is the difference between free and Pro on CVEdge?+

Free plan: 3 CVs, 10 ATS scans/week, 25 AI rewrites/week, 5 job matches/week, 3 PDF downloads/week, 20 free templates. Pro plan: unlimited everything, 4 additional Pro templates (Executive Pro, Electric Lilac, Executive Sidebar, Wentworth), 80+ ATS score guarantee, and priority support. Pro costs £5/week (or £14/month, £120/year).

Build your resume for free — right now

No sign-up friction, no watermarks, no credit card. Upload your CV or start fresh and be done in under 10 minutes.