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What is a4cv?

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Analysis updated 2026-05-18

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In one sentence

A browser-only tool that turns Markdown, text, or Word content into a styled, exportable A4 resume with no install needed.

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  root((a4cv))
    What it does
      Builds A4 resumes
      Runs in browser only
      No install needed
    Tech stack
      HTML
      JavaScript
      CSS
    Use cases
      Import Markdown or DOCX
      Style and layout resume
      Export PDF or Word
    Audience
      Job seekers
      Non-coders

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Turn a plain text or Markdown resume draft into a polished, formatted A4 page.

USE CASE 2

Import an existing Word document and restyle it with drag-and-drop layout controls.

USE CASE 3

Export a finished resume as PDF, PNG, Markdown, or DOCX for job applications.

USE CASE 4

Try out multiple resume styles and layouts without writing any code.

What is it built with?

HTMLJavaScriptCSS

How does it compare?

irenerachel/a4cvchingjh/ghostlocphamnguyen/solar-system-3d
Stars131313
LanguageHTMLHTMLHTML
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/51/51/5
Audiencegeneralgeneralgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Just open the HTML file in a browser, no server or install required.

So what is it?

This is a browser-based resume builder that converts Markdown, plain text, or Word document content into a formatted A4 resume. The entire tool runs as a static web page, meaning you open the HTML file directly in your browser and start working with no installation, no server, and no internet connection required. All dependencies are bundled with the project. The tool is designed to give non-coders full visual control over their resume without touching code. You can paste text directly or import files in Markdown, TXT, or DOCX format. Multiple built-in style presets handle the overall look, and different layout options let you choose how sections are arranged on the page. You can drag and drop sections into the order you prefer and adjust the width of the left and right columns independently. For personal branding details, the tool supports uploading a photo with controls for cropping, sizing, and positioning. You can also fine-tune typography settings such as font size, line spacing, and margins, as well as choose how skill tags and photos appear visually. Any set of adjustments you like can be saved as the default for that particular style, so you do not have to reconfigure it on the next visit. When the resume looks the way you want, you can export it as a PNG image, a PDF, a Markdown file, or a Word document. This range of formats covers most job application requirements, portfolio needs, or sharing scenarios. The project is released under a non-commercial license. Personal use, learning, research, and non-commercial sharing are permitted. Any commercial use, including building a paid service, using it in a business workflow, or delivering it to commercial clients, requires written permission from the author.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through opening this resume builder and importing my existing DOCX resume.
Prompt 2
What layout and style options does this tool offer for arranging resume sections?
Prompt 3
How do I export my finished resume as a PDF using this tool?
Prompt 4
Am I allowed to use this tool if I'm building a paid resume service for clients?

Frequently asked questions

What is a4cv?

A browser-only tool that turns Markdown, text, or Word content into a styled, exportable A4 resume with no install needed.

What language is a4cv written in?

Mainly HTML. The stack also includes HTML, JavaScript, CSS.

How hard is a4cv to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is a4cv for?

Mainly general.

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