# SmartCV > SmartCV is an AI resume builder for editing resumes, importing PDF or Word files, exporting PDF or DOCX, and tracking job applications. Canonical website: https://smartcv.cc Product facts reviewed: 2026-11-07. Author: SmartCV (https://smartcv.cc/about). Scope: public product overview and homepage FAQ in English (en). This guide is not a complete copy of the website or private account data. Available website languages: zh-cn, en, ja, ko, fr, de, es, pt-br, it, nl, ru, ar, hi, id. Each language has its own product index and detailed guide under its public locale prefix; English has no prefix. ## Public pages - [Product overview](https://smartcv.cc) - [Resume editor](https://smartcv.cc/resume-builder) - [AI writing suggestions](https://smartcv.cc/ai-resume-builder) - [Resume text checks](https://smartcv.cc/ats-resume-checker) - [Resume templates](https://smartcv.cc/templates) - [Application records](https://smartcv.cc/job-application-tracker) - [Browser extension](https://smartcv.cc/extension) - [Current plans, allowances and prices](https://smartcv.cc/pricing) - [Product documentation](https://smartcv.cc/docs) - [Privacy and AI processing](https://smartcv.cc/privacy-policy) - [Terms of service](https://smartcv.cc/terms) - [Support](https://smartcv.cc/contact) ## Plans and credits New free accounts: 1 saved resume, Clean Code template, 30 signup credits after email verification and 5 exports in a rolling 30 days. Existing accounts keep their original free allowance: 3 saved resumes, basic templates and 10 AI actions per 30-day period. Existing resumes remain editable after a subscription ends. Credit packs: 100 for $2.90, 300 for $6.90 or 600 for $12.90, before tax. Unlock a template for 60 credits or add a permanent resume slot for 100. Included AI actions are used first. After that: writing or themes cost 10 credits; ATS analysis or AI import costs 20. The oldest expiring gifts are used before purchased credits. Failed actions are released. AI import remains unmetered for existing accounts: it uses no AI actions or credits. When a new friend verifies their email, you earn 40 credits and they receive 20 extra. Maximum 5 rewarded friends per UTC calendar month and 20 in total. Each friend receives their one-time reward even after your limit. Full refunds are available within 30 days. Refunded credits and permanent benefits funded by that order are removed. Your resumes are retained; completed AI work creates no credit debt. ## Product boundaries - What does the free resume check tell me? Paste your resume text to check common sections, contact details, length, and formatting signals. The score is a SmartCV guide, not a hiring platform’s ATS result. - Do I need an existing resume? No. Start from a blank resume or a template, or upload a text-based PDF or Word file. If you import a file, review and correct the extracted details before saving. - Which files can I import and download? Import PDF, DOC, or DOCX files up to 10 MB. Scanned images are not supported. Download a saved resume as PDF or DOCX; the layouts can differ between formats, so check the exported file. - What is included in the free plan? New free accounts: 1 saved resume, Clean Code template, 30 signup credits after email verification and 5 exports in a rolling 30 days. Existing accounts keep their original free allowance: 3 saved resumes, basic templates and 10 AI actions per 30-day period. Existing resumes remain editable after a subscription ends. Credit packs: 100 for $2.90, 300 for $6.90 or 600 for $12.90, before tax. Unlock a template for 60 credits or add a permanent resume slot for 100. - How is my information used? Your account stores resumes and job records. AI features send relevant content for processing. Review the Privacy Policy and enter only the information you want to use for your applications. - Can I keep resumes for different roles? Yes. Save separate resumes and edit each one for its target role, within your plan’s resume limit. You can also record jobs, statuses, and notes in the application tracker; it does not submit applications for you. ## Machine-readable resources - [Product index](https://smartcv.cc/llms.txt) - [Detailed product guide](https://smartcv.cc/llms-full.txt) - [All published URLs](https://smartcv.cc/sitemap.xml) ## Language entry points - [简体中文](https://smartcv.cc/zh-cn/llms-full.txt) - [English](https://smartcv.cc/llms-full.txt) - [日本語](https://smartcv.cc/ja/llms-full.txt) - [한국어](https://smartcv.cc/ko/llms-full.txt) - [Français](https://smartcv.cc/fr/llms-full.txt) - [Deutsch](https://smartcv.cc/de/llms-full.txt) - [Español](https://smartcv.cc/es/llms-full.txt) - [Português (Brasil)](https://smartcv.cc/pt-br/llms-full.txt) - [Italiano](https://smartcv.cc/it/llms-full.txt) - [Nederlands](https://smartcv.cc/nl/llms-full.txt) - [Русский](https://smartcv.cc/ru/llms-full.txt) - [العربية](https://smartcv.cc/ar/llms-full.txt) - [हिन्दी](https://smartcv.cc/hi/llms-full.txt) - [Bahasa Indonesia](https://smartcv.cc/id/llms-full.txt) ## How SmartCV Works ### 1. Choose your starting point Open a blank resume, choose a template, or upload an existing PDF or Word file and review the imported details. ### 2. Edit content and layout Add your experience, arrange sections, and adjust the design. Use AI writing or job-description suggestions when you need them. ### 3. Save, export, or share Save your resume, download PDF or DOCX, or enable an online sharing link. Review the final version before applying. ## Features ### Import an existing resume Upload a text-based PDF or Word resume, review the extracted information, and correct it before saving. ### Job-description analysis Compare your current resume in the editor with a job description for keyword and content suggestions. ### PDF, DOCX, and sharing Save your resume, download it as PDF or DOCX, or create a sharing link. Export limits depend on your plan. ### AI writing suggestions Get draft summaries, experience descriptions, or skill suggestions in the editor. Review the content before using it. ### Choose a starting point Begin with a blank resume, a template, or an existing file, then edit at your own pace. ### Editable resume templates Browse templates by category and choose a layout for your resume. ## Questions and answers ### What does the free resume check tell me? Paste your resume text to check common sections, contact details, length, and formatting signals. The score is a SmartCV guide, not a hiring platform’s ATS result. ### What can AI help me write? In the editor, you can request a personal summary, work-experience wording, and skill suggestions. You can also run job-description analysis. AI actions share your plan’s allowance, and you should review every result. ### Do I need an existing resume? No. Start from a blank resume or a template, or upload a text-based PDF or Word file. If you import a file, review and correct the extracted details before saving. ### Which files can I import and download? Import PDF, DOC, or DOCX files up to 10 MB. Scanned images are not supported. Download a saved resume as PDF or DOCX; the layouts can differ between formats, so check the exported file. ### What is included in the free plan? New free accounts: 1 saved resume, Clean Code template, 30 signup credits after email verification and 5 exports in a rolling 30 days. Existing accounts keep their original free allowance: 3 saved resumes, basic templates and 10 AI actions per 30-day period. Existing resumes remain editable after a subscription ends. Credit packs: 100 for $2.90, 300 for $6.90 or 600 for $12.90, before tax. Unlock a template for 60 credits or add a permanent resume slot for 100. ### How is my information used? Your account stores resumes and job records. AI features send relevant content for processing. Review the Privacy Policy and enter only the information you want to use for your applications. ### How do I tailor a resume to a job? Open your resume in the editor, add the target job description for analysis, and review the suggestions. Edit the sections you need and use only keywords and claims that accurately describe your experience. ### Can I keep resumes for different roles? Yes. Save separate resumes and edit each one for its target role, within your plan’s resume limit. You can also record jobs, statuses, and notes in the application tracker; it does not submit applications for you. ## Resume-writing reference [Harvard Mignone Center for Career Success](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/create-a-strong-resume/): "Specific rather than general". This is independent resume-writing guidance, not an endorsement of SmartCV.