After finishing a SquidType test, enter your name and download a free certificate as PDF or PNG. It includes WPM, accuracy, Focus score, language, duration, date and a result ID. The certificate is an informal browser-based record, not accredited proof of identity or supervised testing.
Key takeaways
- PDF works well for printing and applications.
- PNG is convenient for profiles and social sharing.
- A credible certificate states the test duration and accuracy.
- Confirm employer requirements before presenting informal evidence.
What the SquidType certificate includes
The certificate displays the name you enter after completing a test, words per minute, accuracy, Focus score, prompt language, test mode, duration, date and a result ID. The design uses a high-resolution landscape layout suitable for a screen or an A4-style print.
The certificate also includes a qualification statement: it records a browser-based result and is not an accredited employment credential. That sentence prevents the document from implying identity verification or supervision that did not happen.
How to create your certificate
- Choose a language and test duration on the SquidType homepage.
- Complete the test so the result chart appears.
- Enter the exact name you want printed.
- Select Download PDF for a document or Download PNG for an image.
- Open the file and confirm the name and score before sharing it.
Privacy: the certificate is created in your browser. SquidType does not require an account or ask you to submit the name by email.
Choose the right file format
PDF for documents and printing
PDF preserves the full certificate on one page and is easy to attach to an application or learning record. It is the better choice when the recipient is likely to print the certificate.
PNG for profiles and social media
PNG is an image, so it can be uploaded where PDF is not accepted. Review the privacy of the platform before posting your full name and result publicly.
When including a result in a résumé, state the test conditions in text as well: for example, “62 WPM, 98% accuracy, 60-second English transcription test.” Context makes the number more useful.
When informal evidence is not enough
A self-service browser test cannot verify who completed it, whether assistance was used, or whether the conditions matched an employer’s assessment. It should not be described as accredited, proctored or official unless a qualified provider actually supplies those controls.
If a job post asks for a specific certificate, use the named testing service. If it simply asks for typing speed, ask the recruiter whether a self-reported SquidType result is acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
How can I get a free typing certificate?
Complete a SquidType test, enter your name in the certificate panel, then download the result as PDF or PNG. No account or email is required.
Is the SquidType certificate accredited?
No. It records a browser-based result but does not verify identity or supervision. Check an employer’s requirements before using any online certificate as formal evidence.
What should a typing certificate show?
A useful certificate shows the participant name, WPM, accuracy, test language, duration, date, issuer and a clear statement about verification or accreditation.
Sources and methodology
SquidType links to these sources for definitions or context. Recommendations and explanations on this page are original editorial content.
TypingTest.com certificateExample of a public typing certification test and its stated scoring format.SquidType privacy policyHow names, test text and local result data are handled.Take a free online typing test, view your chart, and download a named result certificate.
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