Free AI Cover Letter Generator — Tailored to Your CV & Job Description
Generate a tailored, ATS-friendly cover letter in seconds. Upload your CV (PDF or Word, up to 50 MB), paste the job description, and receive a professional cover letter ready for your next application.
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Tailored to Your CV & the Job Description
Writing a standout cover letter for every job application is exhausting — and most generic templates get ignored by both recruiters and applicant tracking systems. Plainscan's AI Cover Letter Generator solves this instantly.
Upload your CV or resume (PDF or Word, up to 50 MB), paste the job description, select your preferred tone, and receive a fully tailored, professional cover letter in under 30 seconds. No templates. No copy-paste filler. Just a letter that reads like you wrote it — only better. Our AI reads both your uploaded CV and the job description simultaneously to connect your specific experience to the exact requirements of the role.
How It Works
- 1 Sign up for a free account (no credit card needed).
- 2 Upload your CV (PDF or Word) or paste your resume text.
- 3 Paste the job description and select your tone & format.
- 4 Generate and download your ATS-friendly cover letter.
Why It's Better
Generic templates fail because they don't address the specific requirements of the role. Our AI analyzes the job description for key skills, company values, and role responsibilities, cross-referencing them against your achievements to highlight why you are the perfect fit.
Pass the First Filter with ATS-Friendly Letters
Most large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen applications. Our AI structures your cover letter to pass these automated filters by naturally integrating job-specific keywords and using clean, readable formatting.
- Naturally integrated job keywords
- Clean formatting (no complex tables or boxes)
- Proper section structure (Hook, Skills, achievements)
- Role-matched professional vocabulary
Four Professional Tones for Every Role
Formal
Ideal for legal, finance, and corporate roles. Precise and authoritative.
Professional
The versatile default. Perfect for most office and B2B positions.
Persuasive
Built for sales and marketing. Moving the reader toward a response.
Conversational
Perfect for startups and creative industries. Sounds human.
Pro users unlock Academic and Empathetic tones for specialized applications.
UK and US Formats — The Differences Matter
A cover letter for a US employer feels 'off' to a UK recruiter. Our AI automatically adjusts date formats, greeting conventions (Dear Sir/Madam vs. Dear Name), closings (Yours sincerely vs. Best regards), and vocabulary (CV vs. Resume) based on your target market.
- • Date: DD/MM/YYYY
- • Term: "CV"
- • Close: Yours sincerely
- • Date: Month DD, YYYY
- • Term: "Resume"
- • Close: Sincerely
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Free vs Pro — Choose the Right Plan
Plainscan AI Cover Letter Generator is free with an account. Upgrade for enterprise power.
| Feature | Free ($0/mo) | Pro — $9.99/mo | Teams — $19.99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily generations | 100 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Max file size | 50 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tone options | 4 Basic | All 6 Tones | All 6 Tones |
| UK & US formats | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ATS-friendly output | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Download formats | PDF, Word | PDF, Word | PDF, Word |
| Ads | Yes | No ads | No ads |
| Processing speed | Standard | Priority | Priority |
Why Job Seekers Trust Plainscan
Role-Matched Narratives
Unlike basic generators that just swap 'company name' into a template, Plainscan rewrites the narrative to connect your achievements to the role.
Full Career Toolkit
Once your letter is ready, use our Resume Templates, AI Text Rewriter, and PDF Sign tools to complete your application package.
Privacy-First Policy
We never store your CV permanently or use it to train AI models. Files are encrypted and automatically deleted within 24 hours.
30-Second Generation
Go from sign-up to a polished, download-ready cover letter in under two minutes. No software installation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about AI Cover Letters.
Q: What is the Plainscan AI Cover Letter Generator?
A: The Plainscan AI Cover Letter Generator is a free online tool that uses artificial intelligence to create a fully tailored cover letter by analyzing your uploaded CV and the job description you paste in. It produces a personalized, ATS-friendly letter in under 30 seconds. A free account is required to use the tool.
Q: Do I need to sign up to generate a cover letter?
A: Yes, a free Plainscan account is required. Signing up takes under 60 seconds and requires no credit card. Free plan users can generate up to 100 cover letters per day and upload files up to 50 MB. Pro users ($9.99/month) get unlimited generations, no ads, and advanced AI features.
Q: Can I upload my CV as a PDF file?
A: Yes. Plainscan accepts CV and resume uploads in PDF format (.pdf) and Word format (.docx), up to 50 MB per file on the free plan. This is a major advantage over most competitors, which only accept pasted text or impose a 2 MB file limit.
Q: Does the AI cover letter pass ATS screening?
A: Yes. Plainscan's AI generates cover letters structured for ATS compatibility. The output uses clean formatting without tables or text boxes, integrates keywords directly from the job description, and follows proper sectioning — opening hook, skills alignment, specific evidence, and a confident close. This helps your letter pass automated filters and reach human reviewers.
Q: What tone options are available?
A: Free plan users can choose from four tones: Formal, Professional, Persuasive, and Conversational. Pro users get two additional options: Academic (for research and academic roles) and Empathetic (for healthcare, education, and social care positions).
Q: Does it support both UK and US cover letter formats?
A: Yes. Plainscan supports both UK and US market formats. The AI adjusts date formatting, greeting conventions, closing phrases, vocabulary (CV vs. resume), and structural conventions based on your selected market. This is especially important for international applicants.
Q: How is my CV data kept private?
A: All uploaded files are encrypted during transfer and processed on secure servers. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Plainscan never stores your CV permanently, never shares it with third parties, and never uses it to train AI models. The platform is fully GDPR-compliant.
Q: Can I download the cover letter as a PDF or Word document?
A: Yes. Once generated, you can download your cover letter as a formatted PDF ready for immediate submission, or as a Word (.docx) document if you want to make final personal edits. Both formats are available on the free and Pro plans.
Q: How is Plainscan different from Enhancv or Kickresume?
A: Unlike Enhancv (which limits uploads to 2 MB) and Kickresume (which has no file upload for the cover letter generator), Plainscan accepts CV files up to 50 MB in PDF or Word format. Plainscan is also part of a full document platform — users can OCR scan, compress, sign, and merge PDFs all in the same account, with no need to switch tools.
Q: Is the free plan genuinely free?
A: Yes. The free plan is $0 with no credit card required. You get 100 cover letter generations per day, PDF and Word file uploads up to 50 MB, all four core tones, UK and US formats, and PDF/Word download — all free. Ads are displayed during use. Pro ($9.99/month) removes ads, adds unlimited generations, and unlocks advanced AI features.
Q: What makes a good AI cover letter?
A: A good AI cover letter is one that directly connects your specific experience to the requirements of the job description — not just your name and job title swapped into a template. It should include a compelling opening hook, 2–3 specific achievements relevant to the role, natural integration of keywords from the job posting, and a confident call to action. Plainscan's AI handles all of this automatically.
Q: Can I use Plainscan if I have no experience for a role?
A: Yes. When you have limited direct experience, Plainscan's AI focuses on transferable skills, academic achievements, volunteer work, and relevant projects from your CV — framing them in relation to the job requirements. This is especially useful for career changers, graduates, and those re-entering the workforce after a break.