Folio resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Folio is best for: Designers, developers, researchers and anyone with case studies to show.
Use Folio — freeAll 46 templates
Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Folio layout looks like
A “Portfolio résumé” label above your name, then numbered case-study panels (CASE 01, CASE 02…) in a two-column grid, each with a plain, readable URL. Experience, education and skills follow.
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 Folio template suits
Think twice for: Applications without projects — the case-study area simply does not appear.
Is Folio ATS-friendly?
Panels are a grid in Design view; the Text PDF and .docx list projects one by one with their links.
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 Folio resume
- Write URLs in full so they can be typed if the PDF is printed.
- Keep each case description to two lines.
- Use four or six projects for an even grid.
How to make a Folio resume in 5 steps
- Open Folio 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.
Folio template FAQ
Does Folio add a QR code?
No. URLs are always printed as plain, readable text.
How is Folio different from Runway?
Folio shows projects as numbered case-study panels in a grid; Runway shows them as stacked cards.
Is the Folio template free?
Yes. Folio is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Folio 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.