How to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile into a Resume (2026)

Looking for a LinkedIn resume builder to turn your LinkedIn profile into a resume? In 2010 LinkedIn Labs launched a free Resume Builder that pulled your profile into ready-made templates you could print or share with a link. That experiment closed long ago. In 2026 you can still export your profile in one click, and several resume builders can import it and give you a clean, job-ready resume. Here is how.

Quick answer: On LinkedIn, open your profile, click More (or Resources) and choose Save to PDF. That downloads your profile as a PDF. It is not formatted like a real resume, so use it as a starting point: paste the details into a resume template in Google Docs, Word or Canva, or use a resume builder that imports LinkedIn data.

Method 1: Save your LinkedIn profile as a PDF

1. Sign in to LinkedIn on a computer and open your profile.
2. Click the More button below your name and headline.
3. Select Save to PDF. The file downloads straight away.

The PDF includes your headline, summary, experience, education and skills. It is long and text-heavy, so most recruiters prefer a properly formatted resume.

Method 2: Use the LinkedIn resume builder tools

LinkedIn has offered resume options in different places over the years, such as Build a resume under Resources on your profile and resume uploads in your job application settings. If you see a “Create from profile” option, it copies your experience into a resume you can edit and tailor to a job. You can also upload a finished resume for Easy Apply.

Method 3: Import into a resume builder

• Canva resume templates – free designs you fill in with details from your LinkedIn PDF.
• Google Docs – built-in resume templates under Template gallery; simple and free.
• Microsoft Word – resume templates and, with Microsoft 365, a resume assistant.
• AI assistants such as ChatGPT or Claude can rewrite your LinkedIn text into resume bullet points. Always check every fact they produce. Read our notes on ChatGPT Plus.

Profile vs resume: what to change

Tips for a strong resume from LinkedIn

• Turn duties into results: “Grew newsletter subscribers by 40% in a year” beats “Managed newsletter”.
• Match keywords from the job ad so applicant tracking systems find you.
• Use a simple layout with standard headings; fancy columns can confuse ATS software.
• Save and send as PDF unless the employer asks for Word.
• Keep your LinkedIn profile consistent with your resume; recruiters check both.

Share your resume and profile

Add your custom LinkedIn URL to the top of your resume, and turn on Open to Work if you are job hunting. If you use free online forms for applications, our list of online form builders shows what employers use behind the scenes.

Keep your resume up to date

The easiest time to update a resume is right after something good happens at work. Each time you add a new role, project or certification to LinkedIn, copy the same achievement into your resume file with the numbers that prove it. Keep a master version with everything, then save a shorter copy tailored to each job you apply for. That way you are never rebuilding a resume from scratch under deadline pressure.

FAQ

Can I download my LinkedIn profile as a resume?

Yes. Use More, then Save to PDF on your profile. Reformat it before sending to employers.

Does LinkedIn have a free resume builder?

LinkedIn’s original Resume Builder from LinkedIn Labs was retired. LinkedIn’s current options vary by account, so a free template in Google Docs or Canva is the most reliable route.

Should I attach my LinkedIn PDF to job applications?

Usually not. Send a tailored resume and include your LinkedIn link instead.