Certificate Generator
The certificate exports as a landscape A4 PDF or a high-resolution PNG, ready to print or email.
Whether you run a course, a workshop, a competition, or a staff recognition programme, a clean certificate makes the moment feel official. This generator builds a professional landscape certificate from your details, with a live preview, and exports a print-ready PDF or a high-resolution PNG. Choose the title, recipient, reason, issuing organisation, date, and signature, upload your logo, set an accent colour to match your brand, and download. Everything happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
How to use this tool
- 1Choose or type a certificate title, such as Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Achievement.
- 2Enter the recipient's name and the reason it is being awarded.
- 3Add your organisation name, the date, and a signature name and title.
- 4Upload your logo to sit at the top of the certificate, and set an accent colour to match your brand; the preview updates instantly.
- 5Click Download PDF for a print-ready A4 landscape file, or Download PNG for an image.
Example
Title: Certificate of Completion. Recipient: Jordan Lee. For: successfully completing the Advanced Spreadsheets course. Issued by Sunset Academy, signed by the Course Director. Download as PDF and email it to the learner or print it for a graduation pack.
Title: Certificate of Appreciation. Recipient: a team member. For: outstanding contribution in the second quarter. Set the accent to your brand colour, add a manager signature, and print copies for a team meeting.
Common use cases
- Course and workshop providers issuing completion certificates
- Schools and clubs recognising achievement or participation
- Employers running staff appreciation and recognition awards
- Competition and event organisers awarding winners and finalists
- Trainers and coaches giving clients a record of completed programmes
Common mistakes
- Leaving the reason vague - a specific reason (the exact course or achievement) makes the certificate meaningful.
- Using a colour with poor contrast - very light accent colours can look washed out when printed.
- Forgetting the date - an undated certificate is harder to verify later; always set it.
- Printing the PNG at low resolution - use the PDF for printing, as it is sized for A4 landscape.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the certificate?
The PDF exports as A4 landscape, the standard certificate size, so it prints cleanly on most printers. The PNG is a high-resolution image of the same design, useful for emailing or embedding online.
Can I use my brand colour?
Yes. Use the accent colour picker to set the border, title, and divider colour. The live preview updates instantly so you can match your logo or website before downloading.
Can I add a logo or signature image?
You can upload a logo, which appears at the top of the certificate; like everything else it is processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server. The signature is a typed name and title rather than an image, which keeps it fast and private. For a handwritten signature, print the certificate and sign it, or add a signature in a PDF app afterwards.
How many certificates can I make?
As many as you like, free. Change the recipient name and download again for each person. Because it runs in your browser, there is no limit and no account needed.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. The certificate is built and exported entirely in your browser. The names and details you enter are never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Will the certificate look the same when printed?
Yes. The PDF is a faithful copy of the preview at print resolution. For best results print the PDF rather than the PNG, and use the landscape orientation your printer offers.
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