Preserve the source content
Create a new formatted version while keeping the candidate’s original CV available for comparison.
Free CV and Resume Formatting Tool
Format a CV or resume into a clear recruiter-ready layout. Keep the original, review the formatted version and download the approved document.
Keep candidate work organised
Create a free workspace to manage CV versions, attach candidates to roles and prepare client-ready packs.
Create a consistent recruiter-ready layout
Format a CV or resume into a clear client-ready document
Use the free CV formatter to turn an uploaded candidate CV into a consistent layout without rebuilding it by hand. Review the formatted version, keep the original on file and download the approved document for recruiter or client use.
Make evidence easier to scan
Apply consistent headings, spacing and chronology so recruiters can find experience, skills and qualifications quickly.
Review before sharing
Check page breaks, dates, links and every content change before the formatted CV reaches a client.
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Before and after: a recruiter-ready CV layout
This fictional example uses the same structured candidate data and document renderer as SmallRecruiter’s PDF workflow. Formatting changes the presentation, not the candidate evidence.
Before · pasted source
PRIYA SHAH | Platform Engineering Lead | Amsterdam priya.shah@example.com | +31 20 555 0184 PROFILE Platform engineering leader with 12 years of experience building reliable developer platforms and scaling cloud operations. EXPERIENCE Head of Platform Engineering, Harbor Cloud, Amsterdam, 2022–Present. Leads a 16-person platform group responsible for Kubernetes, developer tooling, observability and cloud governance. Introduced a paved-road platform that reduced service setup from days to under one hour and improved deployment success across 70 product teams. Engineering Manager, Developer Experience, Kiteworks, Berlin, 2019–2022. Built and managed two multidisciplinary teams covering CI/CD, internal tooling and runtime reliability. SKILLS Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, developer portals, CI/CD, SRE, observability, incident management
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Priya Shah
Platform Engineering Lead
Amsterdam, Netherlands • priya.shah@example.com • +31 20 555 0184
Profile
Platform engineering leader with 12 years of experience building reliable developer platforms and scaling cloud operations. Combines hands-on architecture with pragmatic team leadership and clear service ownership.
Experience
Head of Platform Engineering2022–Present
Harbor Cloud · Amsterdam
Leads a 16-person platform group across Kubernetes, developer tooling, observability and cloud governance. Reduced service setup from days to under one hour across 70 product teams.
Engineering Manager, Developer Experience2019–2022
Kiteworks · Berlin
Built and managed two teams covering CI/CD, internal tooling and runtime reliability.
Core expertise
KubernetesAWSTerraformDeveloper portalsCI/CDSREObservabilityIncident management
What the formatter preserved
- Candidate name, contact details and profile wording
- Employers, job titles, locations and dates
- Reported team size, outcomes and technical skills
- The original CV as a separate source for review
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Frequently asked questions
What does the free CV formatter do?
It converts the information in an uploaded CV into a cleaner, more consistent recruiter-ready layout while preserving the original document.
Can it format a resume as well as a CV?
Yes. CV and resume are regional names for closely related candidate documents, and the formatter can prepare either for review.
Can recruitment agencies format several CVs?
Yes. The free tool is useful for one document; the bulk agency workflow applies a saved brand and layout across a shortlist.