About Markdown Resume Builder

Write a resume in Markdown and export to styled HTML, print-ready for PDF. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Text / String collection.

Use Cases

• Building a clean developer resume with version-controlled Markdown
• Quickly updating a CV before a job application deadline
• Creating consistent resumes for a consulting team's bios
• Exporting a styled PDF resume from plain text for recruiters

Tips

• Use heading levels to separate sections like Experience and Skills
• Preview the styled output before exporting to PDF
• Keep each role description to 3-5 bullet points for readability

Fun Facts

• The word 'resume' comes from the French word 'resumer' meaning 'to summarize,' and the document format became standard in the 1950s.
• Leonardo da Vinci is often credited with writing the first known resume in 1482, a letter to the Duke of Milan listing his engineering abilities.
• Applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse resumes using keyword matching — Markdown's clean structure often parses better than heavily formatted PDFs.

FAQ

Why build a resume in Markdown?

Plain-text source, easy version control in git, trivial export to PDF/HTML, and forces structure over decoration. Recruiters see a clean document; you keep a single source of truth.

Can I pick a style?

Yes — three themes: clean (minimal, lots of whitespace), compact (dense single-page), and creative (sidebar with accent color). All export to the same PDF.

Does it support custom CSS?

Advanced mode lets you paste your own CSS. Use to match a personal brand or match a company's style guide if that's a requirement.

How does the PDF compare to Word?

PDF from HTML is more reliable across systems than Word. Fonts embed, layout stays exact. Some ATS (applicant tracking systems) prefer Word — check the job posting's format requirements.