What is the CV to PDF Converter?
A CV to PDF converter turns your CV or resume file into a PDF that opens identically for every recruiter and can’t be accidentally edited. Drop a .docx, .txt, .md or .html file and AnyShift rebuilds the headings, paragraphs, bold and italic text, bullet lists, tables, links and images as real, selectable text, which applicant tracking systems can read, with automatic page breaks.
Choose A4 (UK, Europe, Australia) or US Letter (US, Canada), plus orientation and margins. Conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your personal details are never uploaded.
How to convert CV to PDF
- Set the Page size (US Letter, A4 or US Legal), Orientation and Margins first.
- Drop your CV as a .docx, .txt, .md or .html file. Conversion starts immediately.
- Click Download PDF, then open the file and check the page breaks before you apply.
Why use AnyShift's CV to PDF Converter
Files stay on your deviceProcessing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Fast, no queueNo upload or download wait. Results are ready as soon as your device finishes.
No signup, no watermarkUse it as often as you like. Output is clean and full quality.
Works everywhereWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook — any modern browser.
Popular use cases
- Sending a CV as a PDF when a job ad asks for one
- Converting a CV on a computer without Microsoft Word
- Switching a CV between A4 and US Letter for international applications
- Turning a Markdown or plain-text resume into a tidy PDF
CV or resume? What each country expects
| Country | Usual name | Typical length | Paper size |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Resume (a “CV” is a long academic or medical record) | 1–2 pages | US Letter |
| Canada | Resume | 1–2 pages | US Letter |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | CV | 2 pages | A4 |
| Australia & New Zealand | CV or resume (used interchangeably) | 2–3 pages | A4 |
Need to convert other documents? Try the Word to PDF converter.
Frequently asked questions
Should I send my CV as a PDF or a Word document?
PDF, unless the job ad or recruiter asks for Word. A PDF keeps your layout on every device, and modern ATS read text-based PDFs without problems.
Will my CV template look exactly the same?
Simple single-column CVs convert closely. The text is laid out again in Liberation Sans, an Arial-compatible font, so designed templates with text boxes, sidebars or columns may be simplified. For those, use Word’s File → Save As → PDF.
Can I convert a .doc or Google Docs CV?
Old .doc files can’t be read in the browser, so re-save them as .docx first. In Google Docs, use File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx), then drop the file here.
Should my CV be A4 or Letter size?
Use A4 for the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and US Letter for the US and Canada. The converter preselects one based on your browser’s language.
Is my CV uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read and laid out in your browser tab, and nothing is sent to AnyShift or anyone else. If a job portal has a file-size limit, shrink the PDF with Compress PDF.
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Last reviewed: Built for: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia Part of Career & Productivity