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For artists, not designers

Create a gallery-ready artist PDF in one sitting.

MyArtPDF is a upcoming local-first tool to help you build a professional portfolio, CV, biography and artist statement in a clean, institution-friendly PDF – without design software or subscriptions.

Upcoming MyArtPDF studio interface

Why PDF portfolios are exhausting

If you’ve ever tried to build an artist portfolio PDF for a residency, gallery or school, you probably recognise this:

  • Juggling InDesign, Canva, Google Docs or templates that never quite fit.
  • Rebuilding the same portfolio over and over for each application.
  • Fighting with layout when you just want to focus on your work.

MyArtPDF is being built from the perspective of an artist, with one goal: make it as simple as possible to create a serious, gallery-ready PDF.

Sample PDF layout concept

How MyArtPDF will work

The core experience stays simple: one studio, one portfolio, everything you need for a professional PDF in one place.

  1. Enter your artist details and contact information.
  2. Add your CV, biography and artist statement with guidance on length.
  3. Add up to 15 artworks with title, medium, year and dimensions.
  4. MyArtPDF lays everything out in a clean, gallery-ready PDF.
  5. Export and keep your project as a .myartpdf file for later use.

Everything runs locally in your browser or desktop app. No cloud uploads, no account creation.

Planned MyArtPDF sections

Who MyArtPDF is for

MyArtPDF is being designed for artists who need serious, readable PDFs that follow institutional expectations – without becoming graphic designers in the process.

Residencies

Send a focused PDF portfolio and CV that selection committees can read quickly.

Galleries

Share a clean PDF that presents your work and metadata clearly and professionally.

Art schools & MFA

Apply with a consistent portfolio that matches what admissions teams expect.

Case study: why MyArtPDF is being built

Based on Alexandre’s own experience as an artist.

I never enjoyed building my own PDF portfolios. I got lost in Canva, I broke layouts in InDesign, and I spent hours tweaking documents when I just wanted to send my work.

I wanted a tool that kept everything in one place – CV, biography, statement, images – and produced a clean, professional PDF without me needing to think about typography or layout details.

MyArtPDF started as a tool for my own practice. The more I worked on it, the more it felt wrong to keep it private. We already pay for studios, materials and submission fees. Creating a basic, serious portfolio PDF shouldn’t be another barrier.

The goal of MyArtPDF is simple: every artist should be able to create a gallery-ready PDF portfolio, CV, biography and statement for free, without friction.

FAQ

Is MyArtPDF available right now?

Not yet. The tool is currently being developed and tested. This page is live early so that artists and institutions can discover the project – and so search engines can begin indexing it.

Will the core features be free?

Yes. The core experience – one full portfolio with CV, biography, statement and up to 15 artworks – is planned to stay free so that any artist can create a gallery-ready PDF without cost.

Do I need an account?

No. MyArtPDF is designed as a local-first tool. Your data lives in your browser or desktop app. You can export everything as a .myartpdf file if you want to keep an archive.

Will there be a paid version later?

Probably. The idea is to add optional features later (like multiple portfolios, deeper versioning or additional export options) while keeping the core portfolio builder free.