PDF Export: Get Your Resume Ready

Ready to share your resume? Here's how to export it as a professional PDF.

How to Export

1. Open your resume - Go to your dashboard and select the resume you want to export
2. Click Export - Open the export page
3. Choose a template - Select from 7 professional templates
4. Customize settings - Adjust spacing, margins, text size, and section order
5. Preview - See your resume in real-time as you make changes
6. Download - Click download to get your PDF

Your resume downloads with a professional filename including the date.

File Naming

Name your PDF professionally:

Good names:

• FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf
• FirstName_LastName_Resume_2024.pdf
• FirstName_LastName_Marketing_Resume.pdf

Bad names:

• Resume.pdf
• My_Resume_Final_FINAL_v3.pdf
• Resume_Updated_Again.pdf

Before You Export

Check these things:

• All text is correct and spelled properly
• Dates are accurate
• Links work (test them)
• Formatting looks good
• No weird spacing or alignment issues
• Contact information is current

After You Export

• Test the PDF - Open it and make sure it looks right
• Check on different devices - View on phone, tablet, and computer
• Verify links - Click any links to make sure they work
• Check file size - Most systems accept files under 5MB

Pro Tips

• Export multiple versions - Create versions for different job types
• Use consistent naming - Makes it easy to track versions
• Export before applying - Don't wait until the last minute
• Keep a backup - Save your PDF in multiple places
• Update regularly - Export a fresh copy when you make changes

Troubleshooting

"PDF looks different than preview" - This is normal. PDFs sometimes render differently. Check the actual PDF file.

"Links don't work in PDF" - Make sure your links are properly formatted. Test them before exporting.

"File is too large" - Remove images or try a simpler design. Most resumes should be under 1MB.

"Formatting is broken" - Try exporting again. If it persists, contact support.

Available Templates

We offer 7 professional, ATS-friendly templates:

1. Standard - Clean, professional, safe default
2. Modern - Two-column with skills sidebar
3. Compact - Dense layout for extensive experience
4. Executive - Traditional, formal style
5. Minimal - Ultra-clean with white space
6. Creative - Bold header with accent colors
7. Bold - Large typography, high contrast

All templates are ATS-friendly and professionally designed.

Using shipresume

Our resume builder creates ATS-friendly PDFs that look great. Export your resume now.

Next Steps

• Create your resume
• Learn about design customization
• Get AI feedback
• Try AI chat editing
• Contact support if you need help