Arc resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Arc is best for: Approachable roles in education, healthcare, hospitality and customer service.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Arc layout looks like
A soft curved, lightly tinted header with an optional round photo, centred name and contacts. The body is straight and predictable, with skills as tinted chips.
The photo only appears if you upload one. In the builder, the Show these details? panel lets you show or hide the photo, date of birth, nationality, marital status and visa status — and that single setting applies to the preview, the PDF, the Word file and printing.
Who the Arc template suits
Think twice for: Formal legal and finance applications.
Is Arc ATS-friendly?
Single-column body; the curve is decoration and never clips text.
Whatever design you choose, the builder's Application view shows the same content as a simple one-column page, and the Text PDF and .docx downloads keep selectable text in a clear reading order. No tool can guarantee how a particular employer's system reads a file, so follow the job advert's instructions. More in our ATS-friendly resume guide.
Tips for a stronger Arc resume
- Pinks, teals and soft blues work well.
- Centre-aligned headers look best with short titles.
- Keep the photo friendly and professional.
How to make a Arc resume in 5 steps
- Open Arc in the free builder — no account needed.
- Enter your details in the form, or import a JSON backup from another device.
- Click any text on the page to edit it in place; press Enter to finish or Esc to cancel.
- Check page flow with the page markers, then look at Application view for portals.
- Download a Text PDF, a Word .docx, a Design PDF or print.
Arc template FAQ
Will the curved header print correctly?
Yes, in the design PDF and Print. The Text PDF and .docx are plain.
Can I use Arc without a photo?
Yes, the header centres your name instead.
Is the Arc template free?
Yes. Arc is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Arc to another template without losing my content?
Yes. Your details are stored once and every template reads the same content, so switching designs never deletes anything. You can also undo a change.
Which file should I send to an online application portal?
Use the Text PDF or the Word (.docx) download. Both keep your content in a simple reading order with selectable text. Use the Design PDF when you email the resume directly to a person.