Why Pretty Canva Templates Fail ATS (and What to Use Instead)

Graphic-heavy resumes often break parsing. Use ATS-first layouts that still look professional.

Why Pretty Canva Templates Fail ATS (and What to Use Instead)

TL;DR

Images, icons, and two-column sections hurt parsing. Switch to a single-column, text-first layout with standard headings. Vitae exports clean, ATS-safe files and still looks professional. $1/$3 pricing, free for first 20 users.

Table of Contents

  • What breaks
  • Safer alternative
  • Checklist

Checklist

Item Done
Single column
Standard headings
Text bullets
Minimal styling

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FAQ

  1. Can I keep icons? Avoid—use text.
  2. Will it still look good? Yes, clean and professional.

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Why Pretty Canva Templates Fail ATS (and What to Use Instead)