15 free resume templates to download as PDF

All of them fill themselves in from your LinkedIn PDF (or by hand), take your colour and font, and download as PDF or Word without watermark or sign-up. The green shield marks the ones ATS filters read well; the camera, the ones that take a photo.

How to choose a template

If you're sending the resume through a job board or to a large company, pick a template with the green shield: applicant tracking systems will read it without trouble. Minimal and Clásica are the safest; Horizonte, Prisma and Atlas add design without losing readability.

If a person will read it (a speculative application, a referral, a small company), you can afford more character: Aurora, Editorial or Noir stand out without shouting.

If it doesn't fit on one page, try the “Compact” text size before cutting content; if you have room to spare, “Roomy” reads better. Sending it to the US, Mexico or Canada? Switch the paper to Letter.

Questions about the templates

What does “ATS-friendly” mean?

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) are the programs many companies and job boards use to read and filter resumes automatically. A friendly template uses real text (no images), no complex tables and sections in a natural order, so the program extracts name, experience, education and skills correctly.

Can I switch templates after filling in the resume?

Yes, at any time and without losing anything: content and design are independent. Change template, colour, font, text size or paper and the PDF regenerates instantly in your browser.

Are the templates really free?

All of them. No “premium” templates, no watermark, no download limit. No sign-up either.

Should I add a photo?

In Spain and much of Europe it's common; in the UK, US or Canada it's discouraged. Pick a template with the camera icon if you want a photo and one without it if you'd rather not.

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