Free tool
Free cover letter generator
Fill in the role, the company and two or three things you've actually done, then pick a formal or plain tone. You get a short cover letter, under 250 words, that you can edit on the page and copy. It uses templates, not AI, so it only says what you tell it.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded, stored or sent to an AI. Free, with no sign-up.
How it works
- Enter the basics: your name, the role, the company and, if you know it, the hiring manager's name.
- Add two or three achievements, each as a short phrase starting with a verb, such as "cut onboarding time by 30% by rebuilding the setup flow". Numbers help.
- Finish the sentence "I want to work at this company because…" with something specific to them.
- Pick a tone. Formal uses a traditional structure and sign-off. Plain reads like a direct, friendly email. Then edit the letter in the box and copy it.
Everything happens on this page. There is no server call, no AI model and no database: close the tab and your text is gone.
What makes a short cover letter work
Most recruiters skim. A cover letter earns its place by doing three things quickly: saying which role you want, giving one or two pieces of evidence that you can do it, and showing you know who you're writing to. Everything else is optional.
- One specific reason for this company. If the sentence would work for any employer, rewrite it.
- Evidence, not adjectives. "Reduced support tickets by a third" does more than "highly motivated".
- Short. Three to four short paragraphs. If a form gives you a text box, the same letter works there.
Our guide to cover letters on application forms covers when they're read and when they're optional.
Frequently asked questions
Is this cover letter generator AI?
No. It fills your details into a small set of hand-written templates. That means it never invents experience, and the result is predictable. It also runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How long should a cover letter be?
Under 250 words is plenty for most roles, and many recruiters prefer shorter. The generator keeps to that and shows the word count as you edit.
Formal or plain: which tone should I choose?
Formal suits law, finance, the public sector and traditional employers. Plain suits startups, tech and most companies whose job ads are written conversationally. If unsure, match the tone of the job ad.
Do I need a cover letter if it's optional?
Often not, but a short, specific one rarely hurts and can help when your résumé doesn't obviously fit the role, such as a career change. See cover letters on application forms.
Can I use the same letter for every job?
Change at least the company reason and the achievements you lead with. A letter that could have gone to anyone reads that way.
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