Resume PDF maker
Need a clean resume PDF? Build or upload your resume in CVMark, pick a template, and download a text-based PDF that keeps its formatting on any device and reads cleanly in applicant tracking systems. No more fighting Word's spacing or worrying about a scanned file. Building and previewing is free with no signup; a PDF download costs $3.99 once, or get unlimited downloads with the 30-day Job Hunt Pass.
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Send a PDF unless the job posting asks for Word. A PDF keeps your fonts, spacing, and layout exactly as you designed them, looks polished on any screen, and is read correctly by most modern applicant tracking systems (as long as it's text-based, not a scan).
Send Word (.docx) when an employer, recruiter, or staffing agency needs an editable file. Keep both versions ready. Full breakdown: resume PDF or Word.
Already have a resume PDF that looks wrong? Upload it, and CVMark puts your content into a clean template.
Downloadable resume template PDFs and sample resume PDFs are useful for inspiration, but PDFs are hard to edit: you'd have to retype everything into another tool anyway. Building online lets you edit any time and export a fresh PDF whenever you update your resume.
Want examples first? Browse resume templates or entry-level resume examples.
Open your PDF, select all the text, and paste it into a plain text editor. If the text comes out in a logical order, an ATS can likely read it. If nothing copies (a scanned image) or the order is jumbled, use a simpler template.
Then run the free ATS resume checker against the job description.
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