Craft Resumes & CVs Without The Tracking
The privacy-first resume and academic CV builder. No account required, zero subscriptions, and your data never leaves your device. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals.
How It Works
Three Steps to Your Professional Resume
From a blank canvas to an ATS-ready, recruiter-approved document in minutes.
Pick a Template
Choose from 10 professionally designed templates crafted for resumes and academic CVs. Each template is ATS-tested and print-ready.
Fill Your Details
Use our intuitive form builder to add experience, education, skills, and more. Real-time preview updates as you type.
Export & Apply
Download pixel-perfect PDFs with selectable text or edit-ready DOCX files. Optimized to pass automated ATS filters.
Core Features
Designed for the Privacy-Conscious Professional
ResumeForge combines complete client-side security with production-grade template performance.
Privacy-First Architecture
We track nothing. No databases, no accounts, and no trackers. All resume files reside on your local storage.
ATS-Friendly Layouts
Carefully formatted layouts designed to parse cleanly on automated applicant tracking system readers.
Multi-Format Exports
Download native, vector PDF files with selectable text or edit-ready DOCX formats to match hiring queries.
Open Source & Free
Free forever with zero paywalls. Backed by the open-source community for collaborative development.
Real-Time Preview
See your resume update live as you type. No waiting, no refreshing — instant visual feedback on every change.
Resume & CV Support
Create concise 1-2 page resumes for industry or comprehensive multi-page academic CVs with dedicated sections.
10 Free Templates
Pick Your Template
ATS-optimized, print-ready designs for every industry, career stage, and document type.
Nexus
ModernBalanced 3-column modern layout with a bold accent bar and clean typography. Excellent for tech, engineering, and modern corporate roles.
Scholar
AcademicDesigned specifically for researchers, professors, and graduate students. Structured for extensive publication lists, grants, and teaching portfolios.
Arya
CreativeDistinctive sidebar layout with photo support and visual skill indicators. Great for UI/UX designers, marketers, and creative roles.
Atlas
ProfessionalTwo-column grid with a structured left rail for metadata and expansive right panel for detailed experience narratives.
Cascade
ElegantRefined linear flow with delicate divider accents and spacious line height. Gives a calm, premium executive aesthetic.
Compact
MinimalSpace-optimized, dense single-page layout engineered to pack comprehensive projects and internships into a clean 1-page format.
Built for Everyone
Whether You're Starting Out or Leveling Up
ResumeForge adapts to your career stage with tailored templates and features.
Students & Graduates
Launch your career with confidence
First Resume Templates
Templates designed for limited experience — highlight projects, coursework, and extracurriculars.
Academic CV Support
Formats for publications, research, and academic positions with proper citation structure.
Internship-Optimized
ATS-friendly layouts that hiring managers at top companies actually prefer for entry-level roles.
Zero Cost Barrier
No subscriptions or paywalls. Focus on your future, not your wallet.
Experienced Professionals
Stand out in competitive markets
Executive Templates
Sophisticated layouts for senior professionals with multi-role career histories.
ATS Optimization
Templates engineered to pass automated screening systems used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies.
Career Pivot Ready
Highlight transferable skills and showcase your story when changing industries.
Multi-Format Export
Vector PDF and DOCX exports for recruiter portals, email attachments, and print.
Know the Difference
Resume vs. CV: Which Do You Need?
Understanding the difference helps you apply with the right document every time.
User Stories
Loved by Job Seekers & Academics
From first-year students to senior engineers and PhD researchers — here's how ResumeForge helped them land opportunities.
“ResumeForge helped me land my first Software Engineer role at a top tech company. The Nexus template formatted my technical projects cleanly and passed every ATS screening.”
Sarah Chen
Computer Science Graduate • UC Berkeley
“Finding a free CV builder with dedicated publication, grant, and teaching sections seemed impossible until ResumeForge. The Scholar template is academic perfection.”
Dr. Marcus Vance
Postdoctoral Researcher • Stanford University
“I needed to pivot my corporate resume into an executive 1-page summary. The AI bullet point rewriter combined with the Executive template saved me days of agonizing edits.”
Elena Rostova
Senior Product Marketing Manager • Fintech Leader
“Privacy was my biggest concern. Every other site wanted my phone number or a subscription credit card. ResumeForge let me build, edit, and export in 10 minutes flat.”
Tariq Al-Mansoor
Career Changer & Data Analyst • Healthcare Analytics
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ResumeForge, privacy, templates, and exports.
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It's Free.
No signup required. No credit card. No data collected. Just open the builder and create a professional resume in minutes.