How to Generate a Cover Letter with AI
AceCV's cover letter writer uses your resume and the job description to generate a targeted, personalized cover letter in seconds.
The AI Cover Letter Generator reads your resume and the target job description, then writes a cover letter that highlights relevant experience and matches the role requirements. Choose from 4 tone presets (Professional, Friendly, Excited, Formal), review AI suggestion history, and fine-tune typography settings.
Step-by-step guide
Create a new cover letter
From the dashboard, navigate to Cover Letters and click "Create new cover letter". Link it to one of your existing resumes so the AI has context about your experience.
Paste the job description
Paste the job posting into the job description field. The AI uses this to identify key requirements and tailor your cover letter accordingly.
Choose a tone preset
Select from Professional, Friendly, Excited, or Formal tone. Each preset adjusts the writing style while keeping the content relevant.
Generate and review
Click Generate to create your cover letter. Review the output, browse suggestion history to compare variants, and edit any section manually.
Adjust typography and download
Fine-tune font size, line spacing, and zoom level. Then download as PDF — the cover letter uses a clean, professional layout.
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Get Started FreeFrequently asked questions
Does the cover letter use my actual experience?
Yes. It reads your linked resume and pulls relevant experience, skills, and achievements to personalize the letter.
Can I edit the generated cover letter?
Yes. The editor is fully editable. You can modify any part of the generated text before downloading.
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