Free Online Certificate Generator
Generate free certificates by providing details. No signup is required. Choose from the 8 templates below & export in PDF format. Perfect for professionals, coaches, and online educators.
Last updated: February 15, 2026
Choose from 100+ certificate templates
Browse our gallery and select the certificate template that fits your occasion — graduation, training completion, employee recognition, or course certificates.
Create certificates without design skills
Our certificate maker is built for everyone. No design experience needed — simply fill in the recipient's name, date, and details, and the maker handles the rest.
Free certificate maker — no limits
Create as many certificates as you need, completely free. Bookmark this page and come back anytime. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Download & print in high resolution
Download your generated certificate as a high-resolution PDF ready for printing, or as a PNG image for digital sharing on email, social media, or presentations.
Create your certificate in seconds
Select a template, fill in the details below, and our certificate maker will create a professional PDF ready to print or share.
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Tired of creating certificates one by one?
Automate your certificate generation at scale using Templated's API or No-Code integrations with Zapier, Make & more
Powerful Editor. Dynamic Templates.
Create stunning, professional designs in minutes.
Just drag, drop, resize, and customize.
Real-time Canvas Editor
What you see is what you get.
See your changes instantly as you make them.
Pre-designed Professional Templates
Browse our Template Gallery and customize ready-made designs in minutes.
Design with AI
Use our AI Template Generator to quick-start your own templates.
Import from 
Import your templates from Canva and customize them in our editor.
White Label Editor
Embed our Editor to your site or app and let your users create and customize their own designs directly on your platform.
Certificate Maker FAQs
Common questions about creating certificates
Is this certificate maker really free?
Yes, our online certificate maker is 100% free to use. You can create unlimited certificates without creating an account, with no watermarks added. Simply select a template, fill in the details, and download your certificate as a PDF.
How do I make a certificate online?
Using our certificate maker is simple: 1) Choose a template from our gallery, 2) Fill in the recipient's name, date, and details, 3) Click 'Create Certificate', and 4) Download the PDF. The entire process takes less than a minute.
Can I use these certificates for official purposes?
Our certificate maker creates professionally designed certificates suitable for educational, corporate, and recognition purposes — such as course completion, employee awards, and training certifications. Please note that certificates should not be used to misrepresent official credentials.
What types of certificates can I make?
You can create certificates for virtually any occasion: graduation, course completion, employee of the month, training programs, workshop attendance, volunteer recognition, sports achievements, and more. Our 100+ templates cover a wide range of styles and purposes.
Can I create certificates in bulk for my entire class?
With our free certificate maker, you can create certificates one at a time by filling out the form for each recipient. For bulk generation — creating hundreds or thousands of certificates automatically — check out our PDF Generator API which lets you automate the process via API or no-code tools like Zapier.
What file format are the certificates?
Our certificate maker creates certificates in high-resolution PDF format, perfect for professional printing. PDFs ensure your certificate looks exactly the same on any device or printer. You can also save the certificate as an image for digital sharing.
Are the certificate templates suitable for schools and universities?
Absolutely! Our certificate maker includes templates specifically designed for educational institutions. You'll find options for graduation certificates, academic achievement awards, course completion certificates, honor roll recognitions, and more — all formatted to professional standards.
Do I need to create an account to make certificates?
No account is needed to use the free certificate maker. You can start creating certificates immediately. However, creating a free Templated account gives you access to additional features like saving your designs and using the drag-and-drop editor for deeper customization.
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