OpenResume

OpenResume is a free, open-source resume builder and resume parser built on Next.js that lets anyone create a modern, ATS-friendly resume entirely in their browser.

What is OpenResume?

OpenResume is a free, open-source web application that combines a resume builder with a resume parser. It takes either your typed resume details or an existing resume PDF as input, and outputs a modern, ATS-friendly PDF resume. The app runs entirely in the browser, built on Next.js and deployed at open-resume.com, and is maintained by xitanggg on GitHub.

Key Features

• Real-time UI update — The resume PDF preview updates instantly as you enter information, so you always see the exact final output.
• Modern professional resume design — Adheres to U.S. best practices and is ATS-friendly to top platforms like Greenhouse and Lever; formatting for fonts, sizes, margins, and bullet points is automated.
• Privacy focus — The app only runs locally in your browser, so no sign-up is required and your data never leaves your device; it still works even when disconnected from the internet.
• Import from existing resume PDF — You can upload an existing resume PDF and have it restyled to OpenResume's modern design in a few seconds.
• Successful track record — Users have landed interviews and offers from companies including Dropbox, Google, and Meta.

OpenResume is built entirely with TypeScript and uses React with Redux Toolkit for state management, Tailwind CSS for styling, Next.js 13 for the web framework, PDF.js to read imported PDFs, and React-pdf to generate downloadable PDFs.

Who is it for?

Everyone who needs a professional resume for job applications: job seekers who want a free, private tool to build or restyle a resume; developers looking to deploy an open-source resume solution or learn from a modern Next.js + TypeScript codebase; and recruiters who want to test the ATS readability of candidate resumes using the built-in parser.

What can you do with OpenResume?

• Job seekers: Create a new ATS-friendly resume from scratch using the builder's real-time preview.
• Career professionals: Import an old resume PDF to instantly update its design to a modern, consistent format.
• Developers: Clone the GitHub repo and run it locally via npm or Docker, or customize it for their own projects.

How does OpenResume work?

OpenResume runs entirely in your web browser. You either fill in a resume form or upload an existing resume PDF, which PDF.js parses to extract the content. As you edit, the PDF preview updates in real time, and when you are satisfied, the builder uses React-pdf to render a downloadable PDF.

Pricing

OpenResume is free and open-source. There are no paid tiers, no sign-up requirements, and no data is transmitted to a server, so you can download your resume at no cost.

FAQ

Is OpenResume free?

Yes, OpenResume is completely free and open-source. You do not need to sign up or pay anything to build and download your resume.

Does OpenResume store my data?

No. The entire app runs in your browser, so your resume details never leave your device. In fact, you can disconnect from the internet and still keep building.

Can I import my existing resume PDF?

Yes, the builder includes a resume import feature that reads your current PDF and applies OpenResume's modern design automatically, saving you the effort of retyping.

Is OpenResume ATS-friendly?

Yes, the generated resume adheres to U.S. best practices and is designed to be readable by top applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse and Lever, with consistent formatting for fonts, bullet points, and margins.

What technologies does OpenResume use?

OpenResume is built with Next.js 13, TypeScript, React, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, PDF.js for parsing, and React-pdf for creating downloadable PDFs.