ATS-friendly resume templates
Pick a template, type or import your details, and see a live preview. Nine of the ten templates use a single column so software reads them in the right order.
What makes a template ATS-friendly
Simple structure matters more than decoration.
- One column, so text is extracted top to bottom.
- Standard section headings such as Work Experience, Education and Skills.
- Real text, not images, and no tables or text boxes for content.
- Readable fonts at 10 to 12 points and clear dates.
The ten templates
Minimal, Executive, Technical, Compact, Harmony, Scandinavian, High Impact, Editorial and Creative are single-column. Sidebar uses two columns; it looks striking, but some parsers read columns out of order, so it is marked and better for people than for software.
Choosing a template for your role
Minimal, Compact and Harmony suit most industries. Executive and Editorial use serif type and read as traditional, which fits law, finance, academia and senior roles. Technical suits engineering and data roles, and Creative and High Impact work when a little personality is welcome. If you apply through online portals, prefer a single-column template and keep decoration light.
Fonts and sizes that stay readable
Body text between 10 and 12 points, generous line spacing and margins of at least half an inch keep a resume easy to scan on screen and on paper. The editor warns you when text is too small or the resume runs past two pages.
Customise without breaking the layout
Change the font, text size, line spacing, margins, accent colour and page size (US Letter or A4). Reorder or hide sections without deleting them.
Download the way you need it
Export a PDF with real selectable text in one click, print to PDF for an exact copy of the preview, or download Word and plain text versions for application forms.
Frequently asked questions
Are the templates free?
Yes. All templates and exports are free and there is no watermark.
Which template is safest for ATS?
Minimal is the safest all-rounder. Any single-column template with standard headings is a good choice.
Can I switch templates later?
Yes. Your content is separate from the design, so you can change template at any time and compare them side by side.
Do the templates work with photos?
You can add an optional photo, but many recruiters and ATS prefer resumes without one, so leave it out unless your country or industry expects it.
Will my resume look the same in Word and PDF?
The PDF and print versions follow your template closely. The Word export is a clean, editable single-column document rather than a pixel copy of the design.
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