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Quickstart: format your first CV

Upload a candidate CV, choose a template, review the extracted content and download a branded DOCX or PDF — the whole loop takes about five minutes.

Log in to RemakeCV, drag a candidate CV onto the upload area, and pick a template. RemakeCV extracts the content in roughly 10 to 30 seconds. Review the parsed sections in the editor, correct anything that needs it, then download the finished CV as a DOCX or PDF.

  1. Log in

    Go to app.remakecv.com and sign in. If your agency uses two-factor authentication you will be prompted for your code — see two-factor authentication.

  2. Upload a CV

    Drag a file onto the upload area, or click to browse. RemakeCV accepts .pdf, .doc and .docx files.

    You can drop several files at once to format a batch. See bulk formatting.

  3. Choose a template

    Depending on your agency's setup, you pick the template at upload or when you generate the document. Where your agency has one template it is applied automatically; where you have variants for specific clients, choose the right one — see template variants.

  4. Wait for extraction

    RemakeCV reads the document and pulls out contact details, work experience, education, skills and qualifications.

    A text-based PDF or Word file usually finishes in 10 to 30 seconds. A scanned CV runs through OCR first and takes longer.

  5. Review the result

    The editor shows every extracted section next to the original document. This is the step that matters most: the AI is accurate on the vast majority of CVs, but a quick scan of dates, job titles and employer names catches the exceptions.

    Fix anything that needs correcting, and add details the candidate gave you verbally — see adding information that wasn't on the original CV.

  6. Apply any AI tools you need

    Optionally generate a candidate summary, anonymise the CV for a blind submission, or draft a cover message.

  7. Download

    Download as DOCX if you or your client will edit the file, or PDF if it is going out as a final document. See downloading as DOCX or PDF.

What should I check before sending a CV to a client?

A 30-second review catches almost everything:

  • Dates — especially on CVs where the candidate used an unusual format or left a role open-ended.
  • Employer names — check that a division or client name has not been mistaken for the employer.
  • Job titles — confirm the most recent role is correct, since it is the line clients read first.
  • Section completeness — make sure no section from the original is missing.
Warning:

If a formatted CV looks structurally wrong — sections merged, roles attributed to the wrong employer, content in the wrong order — that is usually a source-document problem rather than a settings problem. See the formatted CV looks wrong.

What next?

Set up your team

Invite colleagues and set permissions.

Get your template built

Put your agency's brand on every CV.

Frequently asked questions

How long does one CV take?
Text-based PDFs and Word documents typically finish in 10 to 30 seconds. Scanned or image-only PDFs take longer because they run through OCR first.
Does uploading a CV use a credit?
Yes — one credit per CV processed. Reprocessing a CV you have already formatted does not consume a second credit.
Can I change the template after processing?
Yes. You can switch template and regenerate the document without re-uploading the CV.

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