Is the download really free?
Yes. You can build in guest mode, then create a free account before your first PDF export. The free plan includes 5 PDF exports per day, with unlimited editing.
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Everything you need to know about building, exporting, and tailoring your resume with SimpleCV.
Pricing & Usage
Back to sectionsHow do you make money if it's free?
The core builder stays free to start. Revenue comes from optional one-time AI packs for faster rewrites, tailoring, and drafting.
Will this pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
SimpleCV is designed for ATS compatibility with clean structure and standard sections. Final parsing can still vary by employer system.
Do I have to create an account?
No to start. You can begin in guest mode and keep editing freely. Create a free account only when you want sync or to complete your first PDF export.
Can I really download a PDF for free?
Yes. You can start in guest mode, create a free account before your first export, and use up to 5 free PDF exports per day. There are no watermarks, and unlimited editing stays available.
When do I need to pay?
The core builder, resume editing, and free PDF exports stay available on the free plan. You only pay if you choose optional paid AI help for rewrites, drafting, or faster tailoring.
Templates & Editing
Back to sectionsCan I switch templates after I start writing?
Yes. You can keep working on your content and try different templates before you export, so you do not need to start over just because you changed your mind on design.
Can I keep editing my resume as much as I want?
Yes. Editing is not capped on the free plan. You can keep improving your resume, save changes, and decide when you are ready to export.
Do I need to choose a template before I write?
No. You can start with your content first, then pick the template that fits the role or style you want before you download.
Technical & ATS Compatibility
Back to sectionsWill this resume pass an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
SimpleCV is designed for ATS compatibility with clean structure, readable text layers, and standard resume sections. Final parsing can still vary by employer system, but the templates are built to stay safer than heavily decorative layouts.
What format do the resumes export in?
Currently, all resumes export as high-resolution PDFs. This guarantees that your formatting, fonts, and spacing look exactly the same on a recruiter's screen as they do on yours.
Are there fake ATS scores in the app?
No. We focus on practical guidance instead of vague scores. The AI tools help you spot weak wording, missing keywords, and job-description mismatches you can actually fix.
Data Privacy & Accounts
Back to sectionsDo you sell my data to recruiters?
No. We are a software tool, not a recruiting marketplace. Your resume data belongs to you, and we do not sell or share it with third parties or recruiters.
Do I have to make an account?
No to start. You can begin in guest mode right away. Create a free account when you want cloud sync, AI tools, or to complete your first PDF export.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. You can delete your account and all associated resumes permanently from the settings panel at any time.