Newsletter Design Examples and Templates
A newsletter keeps customers, staff or members in touch with what you are doing, once a week or once a month. Below are 34 editable newsletter design examples: 12-page print and PDF newsletters for companies, schools and communities, and email newsletters for business and retail. We also cover the types of newsletter, how to lay one out, and which fonts to use.
Every template on this page:
- Print newsletters: A4, 12 pages, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word files, CMYK and print-ready, also exports to PDF
- Email newsletters: 800 px wide, layered PSD (and Adobe XD) files in RGB, editable in Photoshop or free in Photopea, ready to build in your email tool
- Free fonts. Preview photos are not included in the download.
Contents
- Types of newsletter
- How to design a newsletter: layout and sections
- Company and business newsletters (print and PDF)
- School, community and lifestyle newsletters (print and PDF)
- Email newsletters for business and agencies
- Email newsletters for shops, promotions and services
- Best fonts for newsletters
- Newsletter design ideas and tips
- How to choose the right template
- FAQ
Types of newsletter
A newsletter is a short, regular publication sent to a defined group of readers: customers, employees, members, parents or subscribers. It mixes news, updates and useful content, and it comes out on a schedule, usually weekly, monthly or quarterly.
The three common types:
- Print newsletter: a stapled A4 booklet, usually 4 to 12 pages, handed out or posted. Schools, churches, clinics and large companies still use them because they get read without a screen.
- PDF newsletter: the same design exported as a PDF and sent by email or shared on an intranet. Cheaper than print, and the templates below work for both.
- Email newsletter: a single-column design built for inboxes, about 600 to 800 px wide, sent from a tool like Mailchimp, Brevo or Klaviyo. Best for promotions and quick updates.
By audience, the most common are company and internal newsletters, customer newsletters, school and community newsletters, and sales or promotional emails. The templates below are grouped the same way.
How to design a newsletter: layout and sections
Most newsletters follow the same structure. Here is how it maps onto a 12-page print template:
- Front page: masthead with the name, issue number and date, one lead story with a large photo, and an “in this issue” list.
- Welcome or editor’s note: a few lines from the head, CEO or editor.
- Main stories: two or three articles, one per page or spread, each with a headline, a photo and a short standfirst.
- News in brief: short items in a two- or three-column grid.
- Spotlight: a staff member, student, customer or project, with a portrait.
- Gallery: a page of photos from recent events.
- Calendar or events: dates for the coming month.
- Back page: contact details, social links, how to subscribe or contribute.
For an email newsletter, keep the same order but cut it to one column: header, one lead story, two or three short items with buttons, then a footer with contact and unsubscribe links.
Company and business newsletters (print and PDF)
Twelve-page newsletters for internal updates, customer news and investor letters. Each comes as InDesign and Word files, so anyone in the office can update the next issue.
1. Modern Red Newsletter
White with a red title block, an office photo and an “inside the issue” list on the cover. Clean inside pages with red headings, photo galleries and a staff spotlight.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
2. Modern Orange Newsletter
The same clean layout with an orange title band and orange page accents. Good for companies with a warm brand color.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
3. Elegant Monthly Newsletter
A serif “Newsletter” masthead over a portrait photo, with thin rules and lots of white space. Reads like a quality newspaper, for professional firms.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
4. Economic Monthly Newsletter
Serif masthead with a round issue badge and navy accents. Page summaries sit next to a large portrait, so the cover works as a contents page.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
5. Modern Weekly Newsletter
A bold “Weekly Newsletter” masthead with teal and black blocks and a large landscape photo. Sections for gallery, news and updates, spotlight and events.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
6. Digital Marketing Company Newsletter
“News letter” in black with an orange highlight, a team photo and orange feature pages. Made for agencies and marketing teams.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
7. Finance Monthly Newsletter
A navy vertical bar, blue headings and a corridor photo. Calm and corporate, for banks, accountants and finance teams.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
8. Customer Monthly Newsletter
Serif title, a teal issue block and a customer service photo. Pages for a word from the team, product news and customer stories.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
9. Real Estate Update Newsletter
A minimal cover with a skyscraper photo, “Real Estate Update” and a numbered page list. For property agencies and developers.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
10. Business Daily Update Newsletter
Teal and black with a “Business” masthead and full-page quote spreads. A magazine feel for company-wide updates.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
11. Trading Update Newsletter
Yellow and black with a “Trading” masthead and bold pull quotes. Bright enough for a sales or trading floor update.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
12. News Update Newsletter
A newspaper-style “News Update” cover with black and white photos and blue headings. Suits associations, unions and public bodies.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
School, community and lifestyle newsletters (print and PDF)
For schools, clubs, clinics and neighbourhood groups. Same 12-page format, with friendlier colors and room for photos of people.
13. University Newsletter
A serif “University Newsletter” masthead with navy rules and campus photos. Pages for the spotlight, gallery and news and updates.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
14. School News Update Newsletter
Green and white with a “News Update” masthead and photos of pupils. Sections for events, achievements and a message from the head.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
15. School News Newsletter, Navy
Navy and white with a “School News” masthead and a campus photo. A more formal look for colleges and secondary schools.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
16. Childhood Colorful Newsletter
Pink, blue and yellow shapes around photos of children. Made for nurseries, kindergartens and parent groups.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
17. Green Plants Newsletter
Cream and dark green with plant photos and a “News letter weekly” masthead. For garden centres, nurseries and environmental groups.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
18. Healthy Living Newsletter
Green and white with a doctor on the cover and “Love your healthy” headline. For clinics, pharmacies and wellness programs.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
19. Sports Update Newsletter
A red serif masthead over a cycling photo, with a special edition tag. For sports clubs, gyms and race organisers.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
20. Elegance Redefined Newsletter
Black and white fashion photos under a serif “News letter” masthead, with teal inside pages. For boutiques, salons and lifestyle brands.
A4 · 12 pages · InDesign + Word
Email newsletters for business and agencies
Email designs 800 px wide, delivered as layered PSD and Adobe XD files. The PSD opens in Adobe Photoshop or free in Photopea (photopea.com, runs in your browser). Build them in your email tool or hand them to a developer to code.
21. Modern Business Email Newsletter
Blue header, service icons, a row of company numbers and flat illustrations. A clean all-purpose business email.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
22. Creative Company Email Newsletter
Navy and orange blocks with a skyline photo and “We are creative company”. Sections for services, projects and latest news.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
23. Digital Advertising Email Newsletter
Red and black with service icons, a company overview and two pricing cards. For ad agencies and marketing services.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
24. IT Business Consultant Email Newsletter
Orange and black with team photos, a blog section and a pricing table. For IT consultancies and software services.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
25. Creative Digital Studio Email Newsletter
A portrait photo under “Find your self”, with blue buttons, a popular posts list and recent news. For studios, photographers and creators.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
26. Digital Protection Email Newsletter
Purple gradient with “A better way”, feature icons and a how-it-works section. For software, security and SaaS companies.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
Email newsletters for shops, promotions and services
Sales emails and customer updates with product cards, prices and discount badges built in.
27. Fashion Promotional Email Newsletter
Black with pink and magenta blocks, product photos and a 25% discount badge. A ready-made sale email for fashion stores.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
28. Black Friday Sale Email Newsletter
Black with neon product photos, a 50% off banner and a hand-picked products grid. For electronics and gadget stores.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
29. Modern Fashion Email Newsletter
White with orange buttons, “Make over your style now”, product cards with prices and a blog section. For clothing brands.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
30. Authentic Fashion Email Newsletter
Dark teal and coral with “Feel trendy, feel authentic”, a new collection grid and a 50% off block. For streetwear and casual brands.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
31. Furniture Store Email Newsletter
Yellow and navy with sofa and chair photos, “Furniture inspired” and a catalog section. For furniture and home decor shops.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
32. Restaurant Email Newsletter
Black and orange with dish photos, meet-the-chef cards and a reservation button. For restaurants and cafes.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
33. Gym and Fitness Email Newsletter
Black with lime green panels and “Exercise your mind and body”. For gyms, trainers and fitness classes.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
34. Travel Agency Email Newsletter
Teal and coral with “Adventure is out there”, destination cards with prices and a recent news block. For travel agencies and tour operators.
Email · 800 px wide · PSD + XD · Photoshop or Photopea (free)
Best fonts for newsletters
Newsletters are read in small type, so legibility matters more than personality. Use two fonts at most: one for headlines, one for body text.
- Body text: a plain serif such as Georgia, Merriweather or Source Serif for print, or a clean sans serif such as Open Sans, Roboto or Lato for email. Set it at 10 to 11 pt for print and 16 px for email.
- Headlines: a bold sans serif (Montserrat, Poppins, Oswald) for a modern look, or a bold serif (Playfair Display, Lora) for a newspaper feel.
- Masthead: this is the one place to use a distinctive font, but it should still match your logo.
- Email safety: email clients only show the fonts installed on the reader’s device, so set a web-safe fallback (Arial, Georgia, Verdana) behind any Google font.
All the templates on this page use free fonts, and the print templates include paragraph and character styles, so changing the font once updates the whole issue.
Newsletter design ideas and tips
- Keep the masthead the same every issue. Readers recognise the newsletter before they read a word. Change the lead photo, not the header.
- One lead story per issue. Give it the front page and the biggest photo. Everything else gets a smaller slot.
- Use real photos of real people. Staff, pupils and customers get a newsletter read; stock photos do not.
- Short paragraphs and clear headings. Most readers skim. Make every headline tell the story on its own.
- Stick to a grid. Two or three columns, consistent margins and the same spacing between items keep the pages tidy.
- Use color to guide, not decorate. One brand color for headings, rules and boxes, and plenty of white space around it.
- For email, design for the phone first. Single column, large buttons, images with alt text, and a plain-text version.
- Check before sending. Proofread names and dates, test every link, and send a test email to yourself.
How to choose the right template
| If you are… | Choose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| a company sending internal or customer updates | 12-page print or PDF newsletter | Modern Red, Elegant Monthly, Finance Monthly |
| a school, club or community group | Print newsletter with photo pages | University, School News Update, Childhood Colorful |
| an agency or B2B service | Business email newsletter | Modern Business, Creative Company, Digital Advertising |
| a shop running promotions | Sales email with product cards | Fashion Promotional, Black Friday Sale, Furniture Store |
| a restaurant, gym or travel business | Service email newsletter | Restaurant, Gym and Fitness, Travel Agency |
Need a printed piece to go with your newsletter? See our company brochure examples.
Frequently asked questions
What are the types of newsletter?
Print newsletters, PDF newsletters and email newsletters. By audience: company and internal newsletters, customer newsletters, school and community newsletters, and promotional emails. See the section above.
What size is a newsletter?
Print newsletters are usually A4 (210 x 297 mm) or US Letter, folded or stapled, with 4 to 12 pages. Email newsletters are 600 to 800 px wide and as long as they need to be; the templates here are 800 px wide.
What is the best font for a newsletter?
A legible serif or sans serif for body text at 10 to 11 pt in print or 16 px in email, and one bolder font for headlines. Georgia, Merriweather, Open Sans and Lato are safe choices. See the fonts section above.
Can I edit these newsletter templates in Word?
Yes, the print newsletters include Microsoft Word files as well as Adobe InDesign files. The email newsletters are layered PSD and Adobe XD designs, not Word files; you can edit the PSD in Adobe Photoshop or free in Photopea, a browser-based editor at photopea.com.
Are the email newsletters ready to send?
They are layered design files, not coded HTML. Rebuild the design in your email tool’s editor using the exported images, or give the files to a developer to code as an HTML email.
How often should I send a newsletter?
Monthly is the usual rhythm for company, school and community newsletters. Shops and media brands often send weekly. Pick a schedule you can keep; a late newsletter is worse than a less frequent one.
Need a different style?
Browse all print newsletters, or the email newsletter templates for inbox designs.