Free builder, 10 layouts, live A4 preview

Design a sharp CV without fighting the layout.

Folio CV is now a dark, modern resume studio: guided writing on one side, live template preview on the other, and enough layouts to match different roles.

Folio CV is a free resume and CV builder with live preview, CV templates, design customization, and PDF export without signing up.

  • 10 layouts
  • A4 preview
  • 0 signup

Template library

More layouts, different personalities.

Pick a conservative CV, a compact one-page layout, a sidebar profile, an editorial timeline, or a modular portfolio-style grid. The same content can be tested across all formats.

Modern

Clean and distinctive

Classic

Timeless and elegant

Creative

With sidebar layout

Minimal

Reduced and airy

Executive

Polished business look

Mono

Technical and precise

Atlas

Timeline editorial

Studio

Bold sidebar profile

Compact

Dense one-page layout

Grid

Modular portfolio blocks

Free CV builder features

Focused writing flow

Six guided steps keep content, hierarchy, and export decisions organized.

10 CV layouts

Switch between classic, editorial, sidebar, compact, grid, and technical resume structures.

Design controls

Tune fonts, accents, sidebar colors, dividers, and page colors with live feedback.

A4 PDF export

Export the finished document for applications, portfolios, and LinkedIn workflows.

Editor

Build, compare, export.

Work through the guided steps, then switch between 10 layouts in the design step without re-entering your content.

How it works

One workflow, many final directions.

Add the content once, then use templates and design controls to test how the same profile reads in different contexts.

  1. Fill in personal details, work experience, education, skills, and languages in just a few guided steps.
  2. Compare templates, colors, and fonts live until your resume feels polished and professional.
  3. Export the final CV as a PDF and use it directly for applications.

FAQ

Questions before you export.

These answers help users understand exactly what Folio CV is for and how it fits into their application workflow.

Is Folio CV completely free?

Yes. Folio CV is free to use. You can create your resume, switch templates, customize colors, and export the final CV as a PDF.

Can I customize my resume design?

Yes. You can adjust templates, fonts, and colors for headings, body text, accent areas, sidebars, and backgrounds directly in the live preview.

Is the CV suitable for job applications and ATS systems?

The templates are clearly structured, optimized for A4 export, and built with a readable information hierarchy. That helps both recruiters and many ATS systems.

Do I need an account to create a CV?

No. You can start immediately, build your resume online, and download it as a PDF without creating an account.

Who is Folio CV for?

Folio CV works well for students, early-career professionals, freelancers, creatives, and experienced candidates who want a modern resume or CV.