Free Certificate Generator
Generate professional certificates in minutes with our free online certificate maker.
Choose from 100+ templates, customize, and download as PDF — perfect for schools, companies & events.
Last updated: January 25, 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.
Generate certificates without design skills
Our certificate generator is built for everyone. No design experience needed — simply fill in the recipient's name, date, and details, and the generator handles the rest.
Free certificate generator — no limits
Generate 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.
Generate your certificate in seconds
Select a template, fill in the details below, and our certificate generator will create a professional PDF ready to print or share.
Need to Bulk Generate Certificates?
Tired of generating 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 Generator FAQs
Common questions about creating certificates
Is this certificate generator really free?
Yes, our online certificate generator is 100% free to use. You can generate 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 generate a certificate online?
Using our certificate generator is simple: 1) Choose a template from our gallery, 2) Fill in the recipient's name, date, and details, 3) Click 'Generate Certificate', and 4) Download the PDF. The entire process takes less than a minute.
Can I use these certificates for official purposes?
Our certificate generator 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 generate?
You can generate certificates for virtually any occasion: graduation, course completion, employee of the month, training programs, workshop attendance, volunteer recognition, sports achievements, science fairs, and more. Our 100+ templates cover a wide range of styles and purposes.
Can I generate certificates in bulk for my entire class?
With our free certificate generator, you can create certificates one at a time by filling out the form for each recipient. For bulk generation — generating hundreds or thousands of certificates automatically — check out our Certificate Generation API which lets you automate the process via API or no-code tools like Zapier.
What file format are the generated certificates?
Our certificate generator 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.
Can I add my school or company logo to the certificate?
Yes! Some of our certificate templates support logo uploads. You can add your organization's logo to maintain brand consistency across all generated certificates. The logo will be positioned professionally within the template design.
Are the certificate templates suitable for schools and universities?
Absolutely! Our certificate generator 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.
How do I print my generated certificate?
After generating your certificate, download the PDF and open it with any PDF viewer. For best results, print on high-quality cardstock or certificate paper at 100% scale. Our certificates are designed at 300 DPI for crisp text and graphics when printed.
Can I generate certificates on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Our certificate generator works on any device with a modern web browser. The interface is fully responsive, so you can select templates, fill in details, and generate certificates directly from your smartphone or tablet.
What makes a good certificate design?
An effective certificate has a clear visual hierarchy with the recipient's name prominently displayed, consistent branding elements (colors, fonts, logo), appropriate borders or decorative elements, and enough white space to look professional. Our templates are designed by professionals following these principles.
Can I customize the certificate text and details?
Yes, you can fully customize the recipient's name, date, description/details text, and signatory name. Each field is clearly labeled in the form. The certificate generator applies your text to the selected template automatically with proper formatting.
Do I need to create an account to generate certificates?
No account is needed to use the free certificate generator. You can start generating 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.
How is this different from other certificate generators?
Our certificate generator offers professionally designed templates that produce print-ready PDF output at 300 DPI. Unlike many online generators, we don't add watermarks, don't require signups, and offer unlimited free usage. Plus, if you need to scale up, our API lets you automate certificate generation programmatically.
Can I generate certificates for employee recognition?
Yes! Our certificate generator is perfect for corporate recognition programs — employee of the month, years of service, training completion, project milestones, and team achievements. Choose a professional template, add your company details, and generate certificates for your entire team.
What our customers say
People love how great our product works and how we're always there to help
"Great customer service. Templated is a great tool and easy to work with, and their API just makes sense. It's fast, and great for automating visuals. What really stands out is their customer service quick replies, actually helpful, and clearly invested in their users. Smart product, built right."
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