Drop in a PDF. Get back a CV you can edit.
Resubuild reads your existing CV into structured fields, lets you edit it as the page it prints on, and exports a clean PDF. Tailor a copy for each job in the same place.
Free during the public beta. No watermark. Your data exports as JSON Resume.
From the CV you have to a PDF in three steps
Import the CV you have
Drop in a PDF, Word file, or image, or paste a link. The AI reads it into structured JSON Resume fields that you review before saving.
Edit it on the page
Every section looks like the printed CV while you edit it. Fix a date, rewrite a bullet, reorder skills, and see the result as you type.
Export a clean PDF
Pick a template, choose which sections and fields to show, and download the PDF. No watermark. JSON Resume export is one click away.
An editor that looks like the page
No form full of boxes. You write into the CV itself, and the text you type is the text that prints.
- Bullets are plain text
- Each highlight is one line of text. Enter starts the next bullet, Backspace at the start joins two, Alt and an arrow key moves one.
- Paste from your old CV
- Paste several lines into a bullet and each line becomes its own bullet, without the dashes and dots it came with.
- Markdown when you want it
- Type **bold** or a [link](https://…) and it shows formatted as soon as you leave the bullet, and in the PDF.
- Fields where they print
- Company and dates on the first line, the role in italics below. The editor uses the same layout and typeface as the export.
Your CV stays yours.
- Private to your account
- Your CVs, applications, and uploads are visible only to you. Delete a CV and it is gone.
- An open format
- Everything is stored as JSON Resume. Export it at any time and take it to any tool that reads the standard.
- Your AI provider, your key
- Connect your own Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or OpenRouter key, or use the included AI where it is offered. Keys are stored encrypted.
- Agents can work on it too
- Create an API key and connect Resubuild to any MCP client, so an assistant can read and update your CV.
Tailor a copy for each job
Paste the job post. Resubuild makes a copy of your CV that leads with what the role asks for, drops the bullets that do not matter for it, and drafts a cover letter to match.
Your original CV is never changed. Edit the tailored copy like any other CV, or promote it to a CV of its own in your library.
Questions
Writing a CV, choosing a template, and how Resubuild handles your data.
What is a resume summary?
A resume summary is a short paragraph at the top of your resume — usually two to four sentences — that highlights your experience, core skills, and the value you bring to a role. It replaces an objective on modern resumes and helps recruiters scan your profile quickly. Resubuild lets you edit your summary alongside every other section in a clean MIT-format layout.
What are the best resume templates?
The best resume templates use clear hierarchy, readable typography, and consistent spacing so recruiters can scan experience, skills, and education in seconds. Avoid cluttered designs with heavy graphics that break applicant tracking systems. Resubuild uses a proven MIT-format template optimized for clarity and one-click PDF export.
Which resume skills should I include?
List resume skills that match the job description: a mix of hard skills (tools, languages, certifications) and soft skills (communication, leadership) backed by evidence in your experience bullets. Group related skills and prioritize what the role asks for. Resubuild imports skills from your existing PDF and keeps them editable in structured JSON Resume format.
How do I write the best resume?
Start with a strong summary, quantify achievements in each role, tailor keywords to the job posting, and keep formatting consistent. Lead with impact, not duties. Upload your current PDF to Resubuild to extract structured data, refine the content in the editor, and export a polished professional resume.
How can AI help build my resume?
An AI resume workflow can extract text and structure from an existing PDF, suggest clearer phrasing, and speed up tailoring for each application. Resubuild uses AI for PDF import and job-specific tailoring while you stay in control of every field before export — no black-box rewrites.
How do I make a resume stand out?
Use measurable results in bullet points, mirror keywords from the job listing, keep the layout scannable, and put your strongest credentials above the fold. A concise summary and well-grouped resume skills help you stand out without flashy design. Resubuild makes iteration fast so you can tailor and export for each opportunity.
How do I write a resume from scratch?
Outline contact info, summary, experience, education, and skills; then expand each role with action verbs and outcomes. If you already have an old CV, import it instead of starting blank — Resubuild parses PDF, Word, Markdown, or JSON into editable sections you can refine and export.
What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
In the U.S., a resume is typically one to two pages and tailored per job; a CV (curriculum vitae) is longer and used in academia or research. In many countries "CV" and "resume" mean the same thing. Resubuild exports a concise, job-ready document in standard PDF format regardless of what you call it.
What is the best resume builder?
The best resume builder combines reliable import from existing files, structured editing, print-faithful preview, and export without watermarks. Resubuild focuses on PDF-in to PDF-out with JSON Resume under the hood, so your data stays portable and private in your account.
Is the data private?
Yes. Your CVs are stored under your account and every request is scoped to it; only you can read or write them. Resubuild does not sell, share, or train models on your data.
What format is the export?
PDF, HTML, and JSON Resume. The PDF is generated from a print-faithful MIT-format template — what you see in the preview is what you get in the download.
Do I need an account?
To save and manage multiple CVs, yes. You can try the live demo anonymously and only sign up when you want to keep your work.
Can I import a non-PDF CV?
Yes. Import from file accepts JSON, PDF, Markdown, Word (.docx), and image formats (PNG/JPEG/WebP). JSON parses locally; the other formats use the configured import LLM.
Is there a free tier?
Resubuild is free during the public beta. We will announce pricing before any paid plan is introduced.