Cover Letter & Application Maker — Free Templates
Choose the kind of letter you need — job application, leave application, or a general cover letter — fill in a few details, and download a polished result in seconds.
Your details
The live preview on the right updates as you type.
How it works
Three steps, whichever letter type you need.
Choose a letter type
Job application, leave application, or a general cover letter — the form and preview adjust to match.
Add your details
Fill in the recipient, your key points, and any closing note — the letter text writes itself around them.
Download it
Get a print-ready PDF, or a Word file you can keep editing before you send it.
One tool, three kinds of letters
Most people don't need three separate tools for three similar letters — this one adapts instead.
A job application cover letter, a leave application to a manager, and a general-purpose cover letter share the same underlying structure: a greeting, a clear statement of purpose, supporting detail, and a professional close. Switching templates above changes the fields you fill in and the phrasing of the generated letter, so you're not stuck adapting a template built for the wrong situation.
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Browse all toolsFrequently asked questions
Quick answers about the cover letter maker.
Is this tool really free?
Yes, permanently. All three letter types, unlimited letters, PDF and Word downloads — no account, no watermark, no paywall.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. The letter is built entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is ever sent to a server.
What's the difference between the three templates?
Job application is written to accompany a resume for a specific role. Leave application is phrased as a formal request for time off with specific dates. General letter is a flexible, all-purpose cover letter for other situations.
Can I edit the letter after downloading?
The Word (.doc) download opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or most word processors and can be edited freely. For the PDF, it's easiest to adjust the form here and re-download.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The form and live preview are fully responsive, so you can build and download a letter from a phone or tablet just as easily as from a desktop.