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Download a clean, selectable-text PDF whenever your resume is ready.
Free resume builder for clear, professional resumes.
Build and export a polished resume directly in your browser. No account, no payment screen, and no complicated form.
Everything You Need in One Simple Editor
LeanCV keeps the workflow short and the document under your control.
Private by default
Your resume stays in your browser. LeanCV has no backend storing personal data.
Edit the page directly
Click any field and type. No crowded side panel and no hidden formatting controls.
Focused templates
Choose a restrained layout designed to keep attention on your experience.
Readable everywhere
Exported resumes use real text, making them easier to select, search, and parse.
No account required
Start immediately and save a local JSON copy whenever you want a portable backup.
How It Works Step-by-Step Guide
Open the editor, make the resume yours, and export a finished PDF.
Open the editor
Begin with a complete sample resume instead of an empty page.
Make it yours
Replace the sample content, rearrange sections, and choose a template.
Export your PDF
Download a crisp, selectable PDF that is ready to send.
What you see is what you get
Edit the resume itself, not a maze of fields.
Click the content you want to change and work in the same layout that will appear in the exported document.
- Direct text editing
- Reorder and move sections
- Adjust line and paragraph spacing
- Switch templates without retyping
Your next resume can start here
Clear document. Focused story. No setup.
FAQ
A few useful answers before you begin.
LeanCV is intentionally small, so the important details are simple.
Is LeanCV really free?
Yes. You can build, edit, and export your resume without paying or creating an account.
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
In the United States and Canada, a resume is usually a concise document tailored to a role, while an academic CV can be much longer. In many other countries, CV is simply the everyday term for a job resume.
Read the CV vs resume guideWhat should I write in a resume summary?
Use two to four concise lines that connect your experience, strongest skills, and target role. Specific outcomes are more useful than broad adjectives.
Read the resume summary guideCan I save an unfinished resume?
LeanCV saves progress in the same browser automatically. You can also save a JSON file and open it later in another browser or on another device.
Does LeanCV upload my personal information?
No. LeanCV has no backend server for resume data. Your content stays in your browser unless you choose to download a file.
Can I change templates after I start?
Yes. Switch templates from the editor toolbar while keeping the resume content you already entered.
Will the exported PDF contain selectable text?
Yes. LeanCV exports a real text PDF, so recruiters can select and search its contents.