Online Tool Store
Certificate Generator
Create a personalized award or completion certificate with live layout, color, signature, and export controls for free in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Certificate details
Edit the fields and watch the preview update.
Live preview
A4 landscape proportions · example ready
Certificate of completion
Presented to
Amelia Fernando
for outstanding achievement in
Frontend Foundations
For successfully completing the course with dedication, creativity, and excellent results.
August 14, 2026
Date awarded
Nadia Perera
Online Tool Store Academy
Example shown — replace the details to create your certificate.
How it works
- Enter the recipient, achievement, recognition message, date, and issuer details.
- Choose a certificate style and accent color, then optionally select an organization logo.
- Review the A4 landscape preview as every field updates in place.
- Select Print / save PDF and use the browser print dialog to create the final document.
The layout method
The design keeps the award name and recipient at the strongest points in the visual hierarchy, with supporting copy, date, and signatory below. A landscape ratio of approximately 1.414:1 follows ISO A-series paper proportions, so the preview scales naturally to A4 or A3 without changing its composition.
FAQ
Can I save the certificate as a PDF?
Yes. Use Print / save PDF, then choose your browser’s Save as PDF destination. The print layout isolates the landscape certificate from the surrounding page.
Is recipient information uploaded or stored?
No. The form and live preview run in your browser. Names, achievement details, dates, signatures, and optional logos are not sent to a server.
What logo formats can I select?
The interface accepts common browser-readable images including PNG, JPG, WebP, and SVG. A wide logo works best when it has clear space around it.
Can I use the certificate for an official qualification?
The generator creates the document layout only. The issuing organization is responsible for authorization, verification, signatures, and any credential or accreditation claims.
Which paper orientation should I use?
The preview uses A4 landscape proportions. In the print dialog, choose landscape orientation, remove browser headers and footers, and enable background graphics for the closest match.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Canva | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|---|
| No account required | Yes | Account used for editing | Account used for editing |
| Live certificate-specific form | Yes | Template editor | Template editor |
| Local handling of entered details | Yes | Cloud design workflow | Cloud design workflow |
| Browser print-to-PDF workflow | Built in | Download options | Download options |
For a fast certificate with a clear form, live print layout, and no account setup, Certificate Generator is the straightforward choice for producing a polished one-off award.