Certificate Maker — Free Online Certificate Generator
Design and download professional certificates in seconds. Choose a template, fill in the details, upload your logo, and save as PNG or PDF. No signup, runs entirely in your browser.
Preview updates instantly. Download will be high resolution.
How the Certificate Maker Works
- 1Choose a template — Completion, Achievement, Appreciation, or Participation — to set the color scheme and wording.
- 2Enter the recipient name, course or achievement title, your organization, and the award date.
- 3Optionally add a logo or seal image (PNG or JPG) and a signature line name. The live preview updates instantly.
- 4Click Download PNG for a 1600×1120 high-resolution image, or Download PDF to open the print dialog and save a print-ready PDF.
When to Use Each Certificate Type
Certificate of Completion — best for courses, training programs, workshops, and online classes where the recipient has finished a defined curriculum. Certificate of Achievement — for competitions, academic distinctions, or when someone has excelled beyond standard expectations. Certificate of Appreciation — for volunteers, staff, speakers, and contributors. Certificate of Participation — for events, conferences, and programs where attendance or involvement is being recognized.
Tips for Professional-Looking Certificates
Use a transparent-background logo
A PNG with a transparent background blends cleanly onto the certificate instead of showing a white box. Export from your design tool as PNG-24 with transparency enabled.
Keep names concise
Names under 18 characters use the largest 42px font. Longer names automatically scale down. If a full name runs long, consider using first name and last initial for an elegant look.
Print at A4 landscape for best results
The certificate is designed at an 800×560 ratio that matches A4 landscape precisely. In the PDF print dialog, set paper to A4, orientation to landscape, and margins to None.
Batch issue with PNG filenames
Each PNG download is named after the recipient (e.g. certificate-jane-smith.png), making it easy to batch-issue certificates to a whole class without files overwriting each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the certificate maker free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no watermark, no hidden fees. Fill in the details and download your certificate instantly.
What certificate templates are available?
Four templates: Completion (blue), Achievement (gold), Appreciation (green), and Participation (purple). Each has a distinct color scheme and phrasing suited to its context.
Can I add my organization's logo?
Yes. Use the logo upload button to add a PNG or JPG image. It appears in the top-right area of the certificate. Remove it at any time by clicking Remove.
What formats can I download?
PNG (1600×1120 px, high resolution, ideal for sharing digitally or printing) and PDF (via the browser print dialog, landscape format, full quality).
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Recipient names, course details, and uploaded logos are never sent to a server.
Can I print the certificate?
Yes. Download as PDF — the print dialog will open automatically. Select "Save as PDF" to get a print-ready file, or send directly to a printer. Set margins to None for a full-bleed output.
How do I make the certificate look its best?
Keep the recipient name under 20 characters for the largest font size. Use a transparent-background PNG for the logo. Enter the full organization name in the Signature Text field if you want it on the signature line rather than just above it.
Can I create multiple certificates for a class?
Yes — change the recipient name and click Download PNG or Download PDF for each person. The filename includes the recipient's name so files are easy to identify.