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Cover Letter Builder — Write a Professional Cover Letter Online
Write a tailored cover letter in the editor above with 8 professional templates and a live preview that shows the finished page as you type. Start from a blank template or open a role-specific example and make it yours.
Your draft autosaves to your browser while you write, accent colors let the letter match your resume, and you can download the result as a PDF for free — DOCX export is included with a Pro pass.
8 professional templates
Clean, recruiter-friendly designs — basic, modern sidebar, photo, gradient and more — that pair with our resume templates.
Live preview as you type
See the finished letter update in real time, exactly as it will look on the page when the hiring manager opens it.
Accent colors & template switching
Every template has a set of accent colors, and you can swap templates mid-draft without losing a single paragraph.
Start from a real example
Open any role-specific example letter straight into the editor and replace the details with your own story.
Drafts saved in your browser
Your letter autosaves to your browser while you write, so an accidental tab close never costs you your draft.
PDF & DOCX export
Download a polished PDF on the free plan; DOCX export for recruiters who want an editable file comes with a Pro pass.
How the cover letter builder works
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Pick a template
Choose from 8 professional designs, or open a role-specific example pre-filled in the editor.
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Add your details
Fill in your info, the company, and the role — then shape each paragraph in the editor with the live preview beside you.
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Customize & download
Switch accent colors or templates until it matches your resume, then download your letter as a PDF (or DOCX with Pro).
Frequently asked questions
Pair it with an ATS-friendly resume
A great cover letter opens the door — an ATS-ready resume gets you through it. Build both in one place.
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