Free CV Maker for UK, Australia, and global job markets.
Build a complete CV and download it as PDF — free. ATS-tested templates that meet UK, AU, and EU hiring standards. No watermark, no subscription, no credit card.
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CV or resume? You're in the right place.
In the UK, Australia, India, and most of Europe, employers ask for a CV — not a resume. A CV covers your full professional and academic history. Resumap templates handle both formats, and every one exports free.
UK & Ireland
Standard 2-page CV. No photo required. Reverse-chronological order. References on request.
Australia & New Zealand
Same conventions as the UK. Clean, minimal format. Hiring managers expect a full work history.
India & South Asia
Often includes photo, date of birth, and languages. Our templates support all of these fields.
15 free CV templates — every one exports to PDF without watermark
Every template is ATS-compatible and formatted to UK and global hiring standards.
Modern Minimalist
Clean, contemporary. Generous whitespace.
Best for: Tech, startups, modern companies
Classic Professional
Traditional formatting. Maximum content density.
Best for: Corporate, finance, legal, government
Compact Engineer
Two-column layout. Sidebar for skills + languages.
Best for: Senior engineers, dense CVs
Sidebar Mono
Two-column monochrome. Details + skills rail.
Best for: Generalists, editorial taste, no-colour preference
Gazette
Single-column editorial. Serif, ROLE-in-CAPS titles.
Best for: Senior generalists, density-favoured CVs
Beacon
Navy sidebar with picker-driven text accents. Tech-leaning two-column.
Best for: Engineering, data, cloud, technical roles
Bulletin
Single-column editorial. Humanist sans, ROLE-in-CAPS titles.
Best for: Generalists who want editorial structure without serif voice
Herald
Centred editorial serif. Wide-tracked CAPS, flanked section rules.
Best for: Senior generalists, formal industries, memoir-style CVs
Slate
Centred modernist sans. Tinted contact strip, under-rule sections.
Best for: Operations, consulting, corporate — modernist minimalist taste
Sovereign
Navy banner with gold serif name. Two-column body, gold contact icons.
Best for: Executive, senior corporate, leadership roles
Atrium
Cream paper, left-aligned Source Serif name, hairline gold accents.
Best for: Generalists, editorial taste, premium-look without the photo
Studio
Single-column with photo top-right. Inter throughout, grey hairline.
Best for: Marketing, creative, EU market — photo expected in free tier
Cobalt
Inspired by the LinkedIn PDF export aesthetic — clean Helvetica, navy sidebar, neutral corporate look.
Best for: Anyone who wants a calm, neutral, professional-network export style
Folio
Centered bordered-box header + uppercase tracked section labels with hairline underline. Lato throughout. Letterhead aesthetic.
Best for: Senior + executive — retail, ops, business, consulting
Aurora
Vivid gradient sidebar with avatar + chip skills, card-based right column with timeline experience and hex certifications. Designed-modern.
Best for: Software engineering, design, product — mid to senior
Templates marked PHOTO support professional headshots — standard in EU, India, and parts of the Middle East.
+ 7 Pro templates for those who want more. See all templates →
Create your CV in three steps.
Choose your template
Pick from 15 free designs — each tested for ATS compatibility in UK and global hiring systems.
Add your details
Personal info, education, work history, skills, languages, certifications. Auto-saves as you type.
Download your PDF — free
Clean PDF, no watermark, ready to attach to any application. No payment required, ever.
What to include in a CV (and what to leave out).
A CV isn't just a longer resume. Here's what hiring managers in the UK and globally expect to see.
Include
- Full name and professional contact details
- Personal statement / professional profile (3–4 lines)
- Work experience (reverse chronological)
- Education (degrees, institutions, years)
- Skills and certifications
- Languages (especially for EU and international roles)
- Publications or research (academic CVs)
- “References available on request”
Leave out (UK / AU standard)
- Photo (unless applying in EU, India, or Middle East)
- Date of birth
- Marital status
- Nationality (unless visa status is relevant)
- US-style objective statement
- Salary expectations
Requirements vary by country. The fields above reflect the conventions Resumap templates default to — every section is optional, so adapt freely for Germany, France, India, or wherever you're applying.
Frequently asked questions about CV makers
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
A resume is typically 1–2 pages, tailored to a specific job, and is the standard in the US and Canada. A CV (curriculum vitae) is a comprehensive record of your academic and professional history — the standard in the UK, Australia, India, Europe, and academia worldwide. Resumap supports both formats.
Is this CV maker free to use?
Yes. Build a complete CV and download it as PDF for free — no credit card, no watermark, no subscription. Optional paid credits unlock AI tools like ATS scanning, but the core CV builder and PDF export are always free.
Are the templates suitable for UK job applications?
Yes. All templates follow UK CV conventions — reverse-chronological work history, clean section structure, no US-style "objective" statement. Photo-supporting templates are also available for EU and international applications where a headshot is expected.
Will my CV pass ATS systems used by UK and global employers?
Yes. Every Resumap template uses ATS-friendly DOM order (main column → sidebar) with standard section labels and no text-in-image content — the parsing patterns major Applicant Tracking Systems rely on. No tables that confuse parsers, no headers/footers with hidden content.
Can I download my CV as a Word document?
Yes. Resumap supports DOCX export in addition to PDF — useful when employers specifically request an editable file.
Is there a two-page CV template?
Yes. Templates flow content across pages automatically — add more experience and the layout extends without manual formatting. UK and AU norms accept 2-page CVs as standard.
Your CV, done. Free.
Auto-saves as you type. Download PDF when ready. Works for UK, Australia, India, and anywhere else.
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