Create a modern CV for 2026
Build a clear, professional résumé in a guided CV maker. Add your details, choose a template, preview the result free and download a clean PDF when you are ready.
Three steps to a finished résumé
No formatting, no worrying about layout. Just fill in and download.
Fill in your details
Work through the sections one by one — contact info, experience, education, skills. We guide you on what to write where.
Pick a template
Choose from modern templates. Your content flows in automatically — you don't need to worry about the layout.
Download your CV as a PDF
Check the preview, pay once for your clean PDF and keep your private edit link safe.
Choose from modern templates
From understated classics to bolder designs. Every template is built to keep your résumé clear and professional. Switch templates any time — your content stays.
Why people choose IQResume.com
Done in minutes
No fiddling with margins and fonts. Fill in the text, we take care of the rest.
Clear, readable templates
Consistent section order, readable typography and a PDF that keeps its layout when you send it.
Works on mobile
Build your résumé from your phone, even on the way to an interview.
Private edit link
After creating the preview, we email a private link so you can return and update your CV.
No lengthy sign-up
Get started right away. No tedious account setup before the first line.
Ready as a PDF
Download a PDF that preserves your layout. Follow the employer's requested format and check the exported text.
Built around practical CV fundamentals
The builder prioritizes readable sections, recent-first experience and job-relevant detail. Our guidance links to primary public sources and is reviewed when those sources change.
How we research and review guidanceStart with your situation
Get practical writing guidance, then create your own CV. Examples are fictional and never inserted automatically.
Use genuine projects, education and volunteering.
A new career direction →Connect your real experience to a different role.
Returning to work →Explain a break briefly and show relevant skills.
Inspect an actual PDF before you start
These free samples were generated by our PDF engine using fictional details. Your paid PDF will contain your own content; longer CVs may need more pages.
Resume template 2026 — create your CV online
You no longer need to download a document and repair its formatting by hand. IQResume lets you build and preview a CV with a modern 2026 template, then export the finished version as a PDF. Start with our CV 2026 guide or compare the available résumé templates.
For applications that use automated screening, begin with the ATS-friendly résumé checklist. For structure and wording, see the complete résumé example, CV vs résumé guide and cover-letter guide.
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FAQ
Is creating a résumé free? +
Creating and previewing your résumé is free, with no registration. Downloading the clean PDF costs a one-time $4.99 fee — no subscription or auto-renewal.
Do I need to register? +
No. You start filling it in right away — you don't need to set up an account first.
What format will my résumé be in? +
You download a PDF that preserves the layout. Check the exported document and follow the employer's requested format; IQResume does not provide a DOCX export or guarantee compatibility with every hiring system.
How long does it take to create? +
Most people are done within ten minutes. Just have your experience and education details handy.
Can I edit my résumé later? +
Keep the private edit link sent to your email so you can return to the saved CV. Before downloading an updated version, check the current download entitlement and any price shown.
How do I know which template to choose? +
For most fields, clear classic templates work best. Bolder templates suit creative professions. You can switch templates any time — your content stays.
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