FlowCV

FlowCV is a web-based resume builder with a free-forever first resume, over 100 customizable templates, resume import from PDF, DOCX and images, a live editor preview, and unlimited watermark-free PDF exports. AI writing help sits in the paid Pro tier.

FlowCV is an online resume and CV builder built around a generous free tier. One resume is free forever, with no trial countdown, no credit card entry and no automatic upgrade. That free resume comes with unlimited PDF downloads and no branding: no FlowCV logo, no watermark. A wider library of resumes requires the paid Pro plan, which adds AI writing help and likely extra documents, though the homepage only details the free tier in depth. The editor walks through four stages: pick a template, add your experience, adjust layout and design, then download. A live side-by-side preview updates as you type, so formatting changes are visible immediately rather than after an export. Resume templates are treated as starting points rather than fixed designs, so fonts, colors, spacing, section order and page layout can all be changed. Over 100 templates are offered, spanning traditional one-column designs and two-column layouts with sidebars. Importing is a strong point for anyone with an existing document. FlowCV accepts PDF, DOCX, PNG and JPG files, and also takes pasted raw text, then extracts and structures the content so a redesign does not mean retyping. Export is PDF only, with computer-readable text and embedded fonts intended to survive applicant tracking systems. The site notes that modern systems parse one- and two-column layouts, while a one-column design is safer for older parsers. FlowCV suits job seekers at any stage: first-time applicants who need a clean document quickly, career changers redesigning an old file, and professionals maintaining a master resume for tailored applications. It is privacy-first and GDPR-compliant, and user data is not shared and can be deleted at any time. Against paid builders that gate downloads or add watermarks, the pitch is straightforward: a complete, unbranded resume costs nothing.