# Free resume builder — live preview & PDF export, no upload

> Free resume builder with live preview and instant PDF export: pick a template, reorder sections, and tune colors. No account and no upload — your data stays in your browser.

Build a polished, ATS-friendly resume with a live preview and one-click PDF export. Choose from multiple templates and accent colors, reorder sections, and refine the wording — everything is saved only in your browser, never on a server or behind a login.

Most online resume builders hold your work hostage: you fill everything in, then hit a paywall or an account wall to download. This one exports a real PDF for free, and because it runs in your browser, your employment history and contact details never sit on someone else's server.

The templates are designed to be parsed cleanly by applicant tracking systems while still looking good to a human — no risky multi-column layouts that scramble in an ATS. You control section order, so you can lead with experience or education depending on where you are in your career.

Match it to a role with the ATS Checker, add a matching Cover Letter, and back up your data with Import & Export.

## How to

1. **Add your details.** Fill in contact info, experience, education, and skills.
2. **Pick a template.** Choose a layout and accent color that fits your field.
3. **Arrange sections.** Reorder and show/hide sections to prioritize your strengths.
4. **Export PDF.** Download a clean, print-ready PDF instantly.

## FAQ

### Is this resume builder really free?

Yes — no account, no trial, no watermark, and no paywall on export. You fill it in and download the PDF without signing up.

### Will the resume pass applicant tracking systems (ATS)?

The templates use clean, parseable structure rather than columns and graphics that confuse parsers. Run the result through the ATS Checker to tailor it to a specific job.

### Where is my resume data saved?

Only in this browser. Your entries persist locally so you can return and keep editing, but nothing is sent to a server — clear your browser data and it's gone.

### Can I edit it again later?

Yes. Because the data is stored in your browser, you can reopen the builder and update the resume, then re-export. Use Import & Export to back it up as JSON.


## Related tools

- [ATS Checker](https://www.safepaper.app/resume/ats-resume-checker)
- [Cover Letter](https://www.safepaper.app/resume/cover-letter-generator)
- [Import & Export](https://www.safepaper.app/resume/import-export)
- [Markdown→PDF](https://www.safepaper.app/docs/markdown-to-pdf)

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