Magazine Examples, Samples and Templates
Looking at good magazine examples is the fastest way to learn how a magazine is put together: the cover, the contents page, the features and the back page. Below are 40 magazine examples and samples across business, fashion and lifestyle, travel, sport, interior, food and photography. Each one is an editable InDesign template, so you can study it as a sample magazine or use it for your own issue.
Every magazine on this page:
- A4 size, portrait or landscape, 12 to 20 pages including front and back cover
- Made in Adobe InDesign (INDD); most also include an IDML, which opens free in DesignCraft (check the text after opening)
- Set up with bleed, ready for a print shop or a PDF export
- Free Google Fonts, except where an item notes a font that is not included. Preview photos are not included in the download.
Contents
- Parts of a magazine, page by page
- Magazine format examples and sizes
- Business magazine examples and templates
- Fashion and lifestyle magazine examples
- Travel magazine examples and templates
- Sport and hobby magazine examples
- Interior design and home magazine layouts
- Food magazine examples
- Photography and culture magazine examples
- Magazine layout ideas and design tips
- How to choose the right template
- FAQ
Parts of a magazine, page by page
Almost every magazine follows the same structure, so the same magazine page examples come back in every issue. Use this list to read the examples below, or as a plan for your own magazine content:
- Front cover: masthead (the magazine’s name), cover photo, cover lines teasing the main stories, issue number and date, and a barcode for retail copies. The first image of each template below is a magazine cover example.
- Contents page: a list of articles with page numbers, often with small photos.
- Editor’s letter: a short welcome from the editor introducing the issue’s theme.
- Front section: short news, trends and product picks, one or two per page.
- Feature articles: the long stories, each opening on a spread with a large photo, a headline, a standfirst and pull quotes.
- Columns and regular sections: interviews, reviews, recipes or tips that appear every issue.
- Back section: events, directory or contributors page.
- Back cover: usually a full-page ad, or the magazine’s own promotion and contact details. See our magazine back cover ideas.
Magazine format examples and sizes
| Format | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| A4 portrait | 210 x 297 mm | Most magazines outside the US; all the portrait templates below |
| US Letter | 8.5 x 11 in | US magazines and newsletters |
| A4 landscape | 297 x 210 mm | Photography, travel and interior titles that need wide spreads |
| Digital (PDF) | Same as print, exported for screens | Digital magazines sent by email or published on websites and online platforms |
Printed magazines are stapled (saddle-stitched) when they are thin, which needs a page count that is a multiple of 4, or glued (perfect-bound) when they are thicker, which gives a flat spine you can print on. For a digital magazine, export the same layout from InDesign as a PDF: every example below works in print and on screen.
Business magazine examples and templates
Company news, entrepreneur stories and economic features. These business magazine layouts are what companies use for in-house magazines, investor publications and industry titles.
1. Business Magazine, Company News
A black “Business” cover with a portrait and pull quotes, then a contents page, an editor’s letter and feature spreads with orange headlines. Made for a company newsletter, a corporate annual magazine or a business publication.
A4 portrait · 20 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
2. Business Man, Entrepreneur’s Journal
An entrepreneur’s journal in dusty teal, lime and black: interviews with large portraits, numbered lists, black pull-quote boxes and features on management and branding. For founders, business clubs and co-working spaces.
A4 portrait · 20 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
3. Werk, Venture Management
Blue and yellow with a “35+” cover number, a “Business Management” feature, an interview and a “7 Key Elements” page. Bright and readable for startup and management titles.
A4 portrait · 20 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
4. Magazine, Business Current News
Deep teal and amber, with a portrait cover listing current news, the new project and the week. Inside: a black contents page, “Power” and “Balance” features, an editor’s letter and a zebra-crossing back cover.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
5. Balance Magazine
Black and orange with a moody portrait under a bold “Balance” masthead. The contents, editor’s letter, “The New Project” and city business pages keep the same dark, premium look.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
6. Qeerja Business Magazine
White and purple with “25 business things” on the cover, an editor’s letter, profile and tips pages and a “Rich Business, Better Life” feature. Friendly and modern for a company magazine.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
7. Economic Magazine
A royal blue “Economic” masthead over a piggy bank and flying dollar notes, then contents, an editorial, interviews and photo-led features. A classic news-magazine layout for finance newsletters and business schools.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
8. Franchises Magazine (Landscape)
A horizontal business magazine with teal and pink angles over a city skyline, and pages such as “Intro About Us” and “The Effort”. The wide spreads suit annual reviews and franchise catalogues.
A4 landscape · 16 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Fashion and lifestyle magazine examples
Fashion and lifestyle magazines live on photography, so these editorial layouts give portraits whole pages and keep the text short and stylish. For more, see our fashion magazine layouts.
9. Paesyeon, New Trend
Dark green and cream with a condensed “Paesyeon” masthead and street-style photos. Inside: contents, an editor’s letter, “The Latest Trends and Styles”, “Fashion Street” and latest news pages.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
10. Magazine Fashion, Black
All black with a serif “Fashion” masthead and dramatic studio portraits in rounded frames. An editorial magazine example for a luxury or evening-wear issue, with style tips and outfit pages.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
11. Monstra Magazine
Dark green and white with a script “Monstra” masthead and a full-length portrait. Calm, minimal pages for fashion and beauty stories such as “Woman Action” and “Inspiration Spring”. One font, Pink Script, is not included.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
12. Pandora Lady Stuffs Lookbook
Black and white photography with a large “10.” issue number, graphic X patterns and pages like “Never Goes Out of Style”. A bold lookbook-magazine hybrid for fashion labels.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
13. Y. Millennials, Glamour Bags
Rose brown and navy with a single “Y.” masthead and handbag product pages: “Glamour”, “Luxury”, “Black Series” and “Wild Brown”. Made for accessory brands and product magazines.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
14. Brook, Fashion and Style
Soft pink and white with a straw hat cover and light, airy pages such as “Winter Vibes Style” and “Design Idea”. Good for young fashion, beauty and lifestyle stories.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
15. Glamouré, Pink Lifestyle Magazine
A black-and-white cover portrait with a blush pink issue badge, then a table of contents, “A Letter from Editor” and features with pink pull-quote boxes and numbered tips. A lifestyle magazine example for fashion and beauty brands.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Travel magazine examples and templates
Big landscape photos, destination guides and tips. These travel magazine templates are made for travel agencies, tourism boards and travel bloggers.
16. TipTap! World Traveler
A yellow “TipTap!” masthead over a jungle cover, with tips like “How to save expenses when traveling” and a “Sand Dunes During Sunset” story. Fun, colorful pages with circular photo frames.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
17. Travelicios
A blue script masthead over Big Ben at sunset, then “Best Travel Choice”, “Natural Beauty” and a “City of Rome” guide. A classic destination magazine example for city travel.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
18. My Trip Travel
Navy panels and teal script headings around a desert dunes cover, with a traveller interview, “Travel inspiration at minimal cost” and a “Starter Pack” packing page. Clean pages for itineraries and tips.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
19. Vacation Magazine
A serif “Vacation” masthead over a mountain view with a teal banner, then “Happy Days”, a “Beach” spread and pages on villages and nature trips. Calm and classic for nature travel.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
20. Holiday Magazine
A big ochre “Holiday” masthead and a traveller riding a suitcase over the globe, with “Special Tour This Year”, tips and adventure pages. Bright, energetic pages for package holidays and family travel.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
21. Sphere Magazine (Landscape)
A horizontal travel magazine with an aerial beach cover and quote-led spreads. The wide format and its twelve photo frames show landscapes at their best.
A4 landscape · 16 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
22. Outdoors, Travel Magazine
A minimal white travel magazine with a round cover photo and mint accents: a table of contents, “Intro of Outdoors”, “The Photographer”, “Milky Way” and “Beautiful Skies” stories.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Sport and hobby magazine examples
Action photos, player profiles and match previews, laid out with energy, plus hobby magazines for golfers, riders and gamers.
23. Soccer Magazine
Night-stadium photos in deep blue with white bold type: a “Top Player” cover, “Global Game Focus”, “New Event” news and “College Player of the Year”. For clubs, academies and match-day programmes.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
24. Sport Basketball Magazine
Black and orange with basketball action photos, a “Tips & Trick” feature, match and event news and an athlete profile. Dark, high-contrast pages for team and league magazines.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
25. Tennis Magazine
Navy and court green with a player serving on the cover, then pages that explain the game, a “College Player of the Year” profile and event news. For tennis clubs and tournaments.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
26. Weekly Sport
Forest green, navy and a yellow accent: a tennis player under stadium lights on the cover, contents, an editor’s letter, then American football and football features. A classic weekly sports magazine layout.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
27. Golfys, Golf Magazine
Fairway green and white with tall condensed headlines: a golfer mid-swing on the cover, “Best Player of the Year”, “More Tips About Golf”, an interview spread and a green “Thank You” back cover.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
28. Bike Magazine
Black, deep red and bold yellow with a rider on a café racer, then “Newest Bike Model”, “Free Style Sport” with stunt riders and “Top Speed”. For riding clubs, custom shops and dealers.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
29. Gaming Trend Magazine
A neon, cinematic gaming magazine in black, yellow and white: a cyber soldier cover, “Top Games” with fantasy battle art and “Weapon Options”. The masthead font A4 Speed is not included (Russo One is a free look-alike).
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Interior design and home magazine layouts
Room photos and design stories: interior design magazine layouts for designers, furniture brands and home magazines.
30. The Decor
Grey and black with a lamp and armchair cover, then “New Living Room Design”, “Meet Designer” and “The Future Design” pages. A clean interior design magazine layout for studios and decorators.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
31. Interior Trend
A large serif “Interior” masthead over a single armchair, with an editor’s letter, inspiration, creative plan and “Unique Design” pages. Quiet, minimal layouts for trend reports and design studios.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
32. Alcove Magazine
A green serif “Alcove” masthead and a deep green living room, with welcome, contents, inspiration and “Unique Design” pages. Rich, colorful layouts for furniture and home brands.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
33. Modern Design Magazine
Crimson red and deep navy around bright white interiors: a contents page, interior and architecture features with drop caps and pull quotes, and a crimson back cover. The headline and script fonts are free downloads, not included.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
34. Decorate Magazine (Landscape)
A horizontal interior magazine with a bright home office cover and pages like “Always Comfy” and “It’s a style!”. The wide spreads show whole rooms without cropping.
A4 landscape · 16 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
For catalogues and brochures in the same style, see our interior design catalogue and brochure templates.
Food magazine examples
Recipe pages, restaurant features and food photography.
35. Food and Beverage Magazine
Lime green tabs and script accents around a breakfast-plate cover, with “Make your own cheese burger”, vegetarian meals and a fruit and vegetable feature. Dense, colorful recipe pages; editing needs InDesign.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD only, no IDML)
36. Lezzetli, Turkish Cuisine
A clean black and white layout around a hummus cover, with recipe pages for chickpea pita, köfte meatballs and grilled dishes. A traditional cuisine magazine for restaurants and food writers.
A4 portrait · 14 pages · InDesign (INDD + EPS, no IDML)
37. Looks, Homemade Cake
Beige and white with arch-shaped photo frames, a “Sponge Cake Homemade” recipe with ingredients and a “Create a Comfortable Atmosphere” page. Soft and modern for bakeries and home baking.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Photography and culture magazine examples
For photographers, musicians and creative studios who want a portfolio that reads like a magazine.
38. Photograp Magazine
A black-and-white portrait cover with orange labels, then contents, an editor’s letter, “Work Passion” and “The New Project” spreads where large portraits lead. For a photographer’s portfolio or a photo club issue.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
39. Uomo Mag
Burgundy, black and bright orange with a bold “Uomo” masthead and a portrait cover, then “Adventure”, “Special” and hobby stories. For a men’s lifestyle or photography title.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
40. Music Magazine
Stage-lit black, navy and teal with a bold slab serif: a guitarist cover with “20+ News”, then “The Week”, an editor’s letter, a full-page photo story and “The New Project”. For band zines and festival programmes.
A4 portrait · 12 pages · InDesign (INDD + IDML)
Magazine layout ideas and design tips
- Keep the masthead the same every issue. Readers find the magazine by its name and color. Change the cover photo and cover lines, not the logo.
- One strong cover image. A face looking at the camera, with space around it for the cover lines.
- Use a grid. Two or three columns on every page, with the same margins and gutters, keep the issue consistent.
- Open features on a spread. A full-page photo on one side and the headline and first paragraph on the other.
- Vary the pace. Alternate busy news pages with calm feature spreads, so the reader never gets tired.
- Limit the fonts. One font for headlines, one for body text, and use weights and sizes for everything else.
- Plan the page count early. Decide the number of pages (a multiple of 4 for stapled issues) before you start laying out.
For more on spreads, grids and typography, see our magazine layout design guide.
How to choose the right template
| If you are publishing… | Choose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| a company or industry magazine | Business magazine | Business Company News, Werk, Economic |
| a fashion, beauty or lifestyle title | Fashion and lifestyle magazine | Paesyeon, Monstra, Glamouré |
| a travel guide or tourism magazine | Travel magazine | Travelicios, TipTap!, Outdoors, Sphere (landscape) |
| a club, league or hobby magazine | Sport and hobby magazine | Soccer, Weekly Sport, Golfys, Bike |
| an interior or furniture lookbook | Interior magazine | The Decor, Alcove, Modern Design, Decorate (landscape) |
| a recipe or restaurant magazine | Food magazine | Food and Beverage, Lezzetli, Looks |
| a photography, music or men’s lifestyle title | Photography and culture magazine | Photograp, Uomo, Music |
Publishing something shorter and more frequent? See our newsletter design examples.
Frequently asked questions
What is an example of a magazine?
Well-known examples include Vogue and Elle (fashion), National Geographic Traveler (travel), Forbes and The Economist (business) and Sports Illustrated (sport). The templates on this page follow the same structure and can be edited for your own magazine.
A magazine is an example of what?
A magazine is an example of a periodical and of print media, alongside newspapers and journals. Digital magazines published online are also an example of digital media.
What pages does a magazine have?
A front cover, contents page, editor’s letter, short news pages, feature articles, regular columns and a back cover. See the page-by-page list above.
What size is a magazine?
Most magazines are A4 (210 x 297 mm) or US Letter (8.5 x 11 in). Some photography and travel magazines use a landscape format. The templates here are A4, portrait or landscape.
How many pages should a magazine have?
Small in-house magazines often have 12 to 24 pages; consumer magazines usually have 50 to 150. Stapled magazines need a page count that is a multiple of 4. The templates here have 12 to 20 pages, and you can duplicate spreads to add more.
Can I edit these magazine templates in Word or Canva?
Not in Word or Canva: they are Adobe InDesign files. Most also include an IDML, which opens free in DesignCraft, a free open-source layout app (check the text after opening), and Photopea handles quick text edits. Preview photos are not included; use your own or licensed stock photos.
Need more choice?
Browse the full magazine collection, including portfolio, wedding and lookbook magazines.