Use the live preview to check long names before export. Each non-empty line in the recipient field becomes one PDF page, while repeated names are removed to prevent accidental duplicates. The finished file uses landscape pages with selectable text, so it prints more cleanly than a screenshot.
Private browser utility / PDF
Free Certificate Generator
Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no sign-up.
How does this certificate generator work?
This certificate generator turns one design and a list of recipient names into a printable, multi-page PDF. Add the award details, choose a Letter or A4 template, preview each recipient, then create up to 30 personalized certificates without uploading names or signing up.
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How to use
- 01Add the certificate wording
Enter a title, presentation line, achievement and optional recognition note.
- 02Paste recipient names
Put one recipient on each line. The generator creates up to 30 unique certificate pages.
- 03Choose the design
Select a classic, modern or academic template, paper size and accent color.
- 04Check every recipient
Use the preview arrows to inspect names, footer details and numbering before export.
- 05Download the PDF
Create the file locally, then download the multi-page PDF for printing or sharing.
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Who it's for
- Course instructors creating completion certificates for a small cohort.
- Workshop hosts recognizing attendees with one consistent, numbered design.
- Team leads preparing appreciation or achievement awards without sharing employee names.
- Community organizers making printable certificates for volunteers, speakers or contest winners.
- Teachers producing classroom awards on US Letter or A4 paper.
FAQ
Can I generate more than one certificate at once?
Yes. Paste one recipient name per line and the generator creates one PDF page for each unique name, up to 30 certificates in a batch.
Does the certificate generator add a watermark?
No. The downloaded PDF has no CanDoYa watermark, account mark or promotional footer.
Are recipient names uploaded?
No. The certificate details and PDF generation stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server by this tool.
Should I choose A4 or US Letter?
Choose the size that matches your printer paper. Both options use landscape orientation, but A4 is slightly narrower and taller than US Letter.
Can I make completion, appreciation or achievement certificates?
Yes. The certificate title and achievement text are editable, so the same templates work for completion, recognition, participation, appreciation and award certificates.
Can I add certificate numbers?
Yes. Add an optional prefix such as COURSE-2026 and each page receives a sequential number such as COURSE-2026-01.
What happens if a recipient name is very long?
The preview and PDF reduce the recipient font size to fit within the certificate layout. Review each name with the preview arrows before downloading.