Free CV Templates — ATS-Friendly, 2026
Choose from 6 professionally designed CV templates. All ATS-optimized, fully customizable, with live preview and free PDF export.
Why choose Smart CV Engine?
6 Professional Designs
Classic, Modern, Sidebar, Elegant, Compact, Executive — one for every career stage.
ATS-Optimized
All templates pass ATS scanners with DOM-linear layouts and standard heading structures.
Live Preview
See your CV update in real-time as you edit. What you see is what you export.
Fully Customizable
Accent colors (8 presets + custom), font families, and layout options.
Apply to Existing CV
Upload your current CV and apply any template to your existing content instantly.
Free PDF Export
Export pixel-perfect PDFs. No watermark, no payment, no sign-up required.
About our cv templates
Finding the perfect CV template can make the difference between landing an interview and being filtered out by an ATS. Smart CV Engine offers 6 free CV templates designed for 2026: Classic — a clean, traditional single-column layout ideal for any industry; Modern — a contemporary design with subtle brand colors; Sidebar — a two-column layout with a dedicated skills sidebar; Elegant — refined serif typography for finance, law, and consulting; Compact — space-efficient design for entry-level candidates; Executive — a premium layout for C-suite and senior leadership positions. All templates are ATS-friendly with DOM-linear content order, standard web fonts, and proper section headings. Customize accent colors, choose from 4 font families, and export to PDF without signing up.