Resumes that get read, by software and by people
ResumeX turns your experience into a polished, professional PDF in minutes — with a live preview, beautiful templates and no paywalls.
The journey
The problem
Formatting a resume is tedious, and the good tools are expensive or lock the PDF behind a paywall. Job seekers deserve a fast, honest alternative.
The architecture
A MongoDB, Express and Node.js API with JWT authentication, and a React front end — now on Next.js so every public page is fast and search-friendly.
The hard part: PDFs
Browser printing made layouts break across pages. Version 2 renders real PDFs with a dedicated layout engine, so the preview and the download are identical.
Version 2.0
Fifty templates in seven categories, custom colours and fonts, live PDF preview, share links and a builder that works without an account.
Who's behind it
Built with Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Ant Design, react-pdf, Node.js, Express, MongoDB and Google Gemini.
Frequently asked questions
Is ResumeX really free?+
Yes. Building, downloading and sharing resumes is free, with no watermarks. Optional paid plans add extras such as more templates and AI credits, but you never need one to get your PDF.
Do I need an account?+
No. You can build and download a resume straight away — your draft is kept in your browser. Create an account when you want to save several resumes, sync them across devices or share a public link.
Will my resume get through applicant tracking systems (ATS)?+
Every template exports a text-based PDF, so ATS software can read it. For online applications, the single-column templates (Compact ATS, Classic and Basic Stylish) are the safest choice.
Why does my PDF look exactly like the preview?+
Because the preview is the PDF. We render the real file as you type and show you its pages, instead of printing a web page.
Is my data private?+
Your resumes are stored in a database protected by your account and are private unless you turn on sharing. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt and we never sell your data.