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Instantly generate, customize, and download professional resumes. No sign-up, no paywalls, no watermarks. Just create and apply.

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How It Works

Build Your Resume in 4 Simple Steps

No experience needed. Our intuitive builder guides you through every step.

1

Choose a Template

Start with 390+ professional templates. Pick your preferred color scheme, layout style, and sidebar position.

2

Fill in Your Details

Add your contact info, work experience, education, skills, and more. Our step-by-step editor makes it easy.

3

Polish & Customize

Fine-tune your layout, adjust colors and fonts, rearrange sections, and preview everything in real time.

4

Download & Apply

Export your resume as a high-quality PDF. Print it, email it, or upload it directly to job applications.

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Everything You Need For a Winning Application

Powerful tools designed to help you create a resume that lands interviews.

Flexible Section Editor

Add, remove, and reorder sections with ease. Customize each section's heading style, layout, and spacing to match your needs.

Flexible Layout Control

Take full control over spacing, padding, section ordering, and colors. Drag-and-drop sections, adjust margins, and customize every detail.

Instant PDF Downloads

Generate crisp, professional PDF documents with custom fonts and margins. Optimized for printing, emailing, and ATS submission portals.

Designed for ATS & Maximum Impact

Traditional resume builders complicate layouts with unnecessary decorations that ATS parsers can't read. Our templates use clean, semantic HTML that gets parsed perfectly every time.

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Custom Photo Cropping

Drag-and-drop crop overlay, round or square shapes, instant local saving.

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Professional Font Pairings

Select from Space Grotesk, Outfit, Playfair, and many more.

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100% Free, Forever

No trials, paywalls, or watermarks. Just create, export, and apply.

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Browse 170+ Resume Examples by Profession

See real resume samples organized by profession and experience level. Each guide includes Entry, Mid, and Senior-level versions with expert writing tips.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating resumes with Resume Builder HQ.

Is Resume Builder HQ really free?
Yes, 100% free. No trials, no paywalls, no watermarks. All templates and PDF exports are available at no cost. We never require a credit card.
Do I need to create an account?
No sign-up is required. Start building immediately — your work saves locally in your browser. Creating a free account lets you save and manage multiple resumes online.
Are the resumes ATS-friendly?
Yes. All our templates use clean HTML and standard fonts that applicant tracking systems parse easily. We avoid complex tables and graphics that confuse automated screeners.
Can I download my resume as PDF?
Absolutely. Download a high-fidelity PDF with one click. Multi-page resumes are handled automatically, and output is optimized for both printing and digital submission.
How many templates are available?
Over 390 template combinations across 5 color schemes, 13 design styles, and multiple layouts including left sidebar, right sidebar, and full-width designs.
Can I upload my own photo?
Yes. Upload, crop, and adjust your professional photo with our drag-and-drop editor. Choose round or square shapes, adjust border colors, and position perfectly.
Is my data safe?
Your data is stored locally by default. With an account, it's stored with encryption. We never share your personal data or resume content without your consent.

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