PDF vs Word — Which Format to Download
PDF Format
Best for the vast majority of job applications. Looks identical on every device and OS.
- Preserves formatting perfectly
- Works on Mac, Windows, mobile
- Preferred by most employers
- ATS-readable (text layer)
- Can't be accidentally edited
Word (.docx) Format
Use when an employer specifically requests Word, or when you need to make frequent manual edits.
- Editable in Microsoft Word
- Some older ATS systems prefer it
- Required by some recruiters
- Formatting may shift between devices
- Best combined with PDF backup
Our recommendation: download both. Submit the PDF by default. Only submit Word if the employer explicitly requests it or if you're sending to a recruiter who needs to reformat it for their client.
Download Without Limits
CVcraft places no restrictions on downloads. Download your CV as many times as you want — each time you make changes, download a fresh copy. Maintain five different CV versions for five different job targets and download them all. There is no download limit, no daily cap, and no "downloads used" counter. Every download is free, instant, and watermark-free. This unlimited download policy applies to every user, on every plan, forever.
How to Prepare Your CV for Download
Before downloading, complete these final checks: proofread for spelling errors (read backwards to catch typos your brain autocorrects), check all dates are consistent and accurate, confirm your email address and phone number are correct, ensure your LinkedIn URL works, and preview the full document once more in the real-time preview. CVcraft's preview shows exactly what your PDF will look like — what you see is what you get. Once you're satisfied, click Download and your PDF or Word file appears in your downloads folder instantly.
Download on Any Device
CVcraft's download works on every device. On desktop, your CV saves to your Downloads folder. On mobile (iOS), it opens in the Files app or can be saved directly to iCloud Drive. On Android, it saves to your Downloads folder and can be shared directly via Gmail, WhatsApp, or any other app. This means you can build and download your CV on your phone and apply to a job immediately — no desktop required. Your next opportunity shouldn't wait for the right device.
PDF & Word Download
Download as a pixel-perfect PDF or editable Word document — both formats free, both instant.
Unlimited Downloads
No download limits, no daily caps. Download as many times as you update your CV.
Zero Watermarks
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