Free online resume builder

Build an ATS-friendly resume, section by section

StackShift's free resume builder turns your experience into a clean, structured resume. Pick a layout, watch the live preview update as you type, and export a polished PDF or Word file — ready for any application.

Four ATS-safe layouts, six colour themesPDF and Word (DOCX) exportFree to get started

From blank page to ready-to-send resume

The builder guides you through every section, so nothing important gets left out.

  1. 01
    Add your details

    Fill in guided sections — summary, skills, experience, projects, education and certifications.

  2. 02
    Pick a layout and theme

    Choose from four ATS-safe layouts and six colour themes. The live preview updates as you edit.

  3. 03
    Export and apply

    Download a polished PDF or Word (DOCX) file, or run an ATS check before you send it.

Build from scratch

Create a professional resume from nothing — guided sections keep your content complete and consistent.

ATS-friendly structure

Standard headings and single-column formatting that applicant tracking systems parse cleanly.

Live preview

See exactly how your resume looks while you edit — no switching tabs, no surprises on export.

PDF and Word export

Download a print-ready PDF or an editable Word (DOCX) file, whichever the application asks for.

Save and re-edit

Your resumes are saved to your account. Update them for each application instead of starting over.

Four layouts, six themes

Switch between Original, Classic, Modern Professional, and Executive across six colour themes at any time.

Resume templates

Four professional layouts, one clean structure

Every layout is single-column and ATS-safe, with the same complete content underneath — so switching templates never loses or hides your information.

Original

The classic StackShift look — a straightforward, time-tested resume layout.

Classic

A timeless single-column layout with a coloured name and clear section rules.

Modern Professional

A contemporary look with an accent headline — polished without gimmicks.

Executive

A centred, premium layout for senior roles, still fully ATS-safe.

All layouts are available in six colour themes inside the builder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StackShift's Resume Builder?+

StackShift's Resume Builder is an online resume builder that walks you through structured sections — summary, skills, experience, projects, education and certifications — with a live preview as you type. When you're done, you can export your resume as a PDF or a Word (DOCX) file and re-edit it any time.

Is the resume builder free?+

Yes. Create a free StackShift account and you can build, edit, and download resumes with the Resume Builder — no credit card required to get started.

Are the resumes ATS-friendly?+

Yes. The builder creates a structured resume with standard sections and clean, single-column formatting, which is what applicant tracking systems parse most reliably. All four layouts are single-column and ATS-safe, so switching layouts never breaks how your resume is read.

What layouts and themes can I choose from?+

You get four resume layouts — Original, Classic, Modern Professional, and Executive — each available in six colour themes. You can switch layouts and themes at any time and see the change in the live preview before you export.

Can I download my resume as PDF or Word?+

Yes. Every resume can be exported as a PDF or as a Word (DOCX) file. Your resume is also saved to your StackShift account, so you can come back, update it for a new application, and export again.

Your next resume starts here.

Build it free, export it in minutes, and check it against the job before you apply.