Generate Certificate PDF - Free Online Browser Tool

Generate customizable completion certificate PDFs with rich borders.

Completion certificates look simple but have to look official, with a border, a heading, the recipient’s name, the course and a signature line. This tool generates that structure so a batch of certificates takes minutes rather than an afternoon.

This generate certificate pdf utility runs completely inside your web browser. Your document is opened locally and processed on your own device using JavaScript and WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many documents you can handle.

  • 100% client-side - files never leave your device
  • Instant processing, no upload wait
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Free forever, no account required

Common next steps: Generate QR Code PDF, Add Page Numbers, Create Numbered Tickets.

How to Use the Generate Certificate PDF Tool

Four steps, and the whole thing runs locally on your own device.

  1. Set up the certificate heading

    Choose the title wording — "Certificate of Completion", "Certificate of Achievement" — and the subtitle.

  2. Enter the recipient details

    The recipient’s name, the course or achievement, the date and the issuing organisation.

  3. Style the document

    Border style and weight are adjustable so the certificate reads as formal rather than as a plain sheet of text.

  4. Generate and download

    A finished certificate PDF is produced. Add a signature with a signature tool before issuing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to add a signature?

Yes, for it to read as a genuine certificate. Use Draw & Place Signature over the signature line after generating.

Can I change the border style?

Yes. Border options range from a thin rule to a heavier formal frame, which does most of the work of making a certificate look official.

What orientation should I use?

Landscape, which is the standard certificate format and leaves room for the border plus the recipient’s name at a readable size.

Can I generate certificates for a whole class?

Yes — generate one per recipient. For large batches, producing individual PDFs and zipping them is more manageable than one long document.

Will the recipient’s name stay sharp when printed?

Yes. It is placed as real vector text, so it prints cleanly at any size and can also be selected and edited afterwards.