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Letterhead Template Builder
Acme & Sons LLC
Custom millwork since 1972
[Date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address line 1]
[Recipient address line 2]
Dear [Recipient name],
[Mektup gövdesi — mektubunuzu yazarken burayı değiştirin.]
Saygılarımla,
[Adınız]
[Unvanınız]
Generate a clean, print-ready letterhead with your business name, tagline, address, phone, email, website, and an accent color stripe. Click Print / save as PDF, save the result, then reuse it as a template for every business letter you send going forward — print at the top of stationery, or load the PDF into Word/Pages as a header image. No signup, no monthly fee, no watermark on the free tier.
Why letterhead still matters in 2026: it signals legitimacy. A business letter on plain paper from a generic Gmail address reads like a phishing attempt; the same content on letterhead with a real address, phone, and matching email domain reads like a real business. Lawyers, accountants, contractors, and consultants all keep letterhead because clients expect it and judges, regulators, and other professionals respond differently to it. The letterhead doesn’t make the letter more legally valid — it just shifts how the recipient processes the contents.
Design conventions: keep the header narrow (under 1.5 inches) so it doesn’t crowd the body. Put the business name in a serif or modest sans-serif at 18-24pt, never in a novelty font. Tagline (optional) at 10-11pt below the name. Address block right-aligned or beneath the name in 9-10pt. The accent color stripe should be a thin (2-4pt) horizontal line in your brand color separating header from body. Avoid logos at the top center for letters; corporate logos belong in the header next to the name, not as a watermark behind the text. The body of the letter starts ~2 inches down to leave room for the date and recipient address block.
Nasıl Kullanılır
- Enter your business details: name (required), tagline or descriptor (optional, e.g. 'Personal Injury Law' or 'Custom Cabinetry Since 1998'), full street address, phone, email, website URL.
- Pick an accent color — match your brand if you have one, or choose a conservative dark blue, burgundy, or forest green. Avoid neons; letterhead should read as professional, not as a flyer.
- Preview the result. Check that the address fits on one line — long addresses may wrap awkwardly. Abbreviate state to two letters and use 'St.' / 'Ave.' / 'Blvd.' if needed for fit.
- Click 'Print / save as PDF'. In your browser's print dialog, set Destination to 'Save as PDF' (Chrome/Edge) or use Cmd+P → Save as PDF (Mac). Margins: Default. Background graphics: ON (otherwise the accent color won't print).
- Save the PDF. Use it as a print-on-demand template — load fresh paper into your printer, print the letterhead, then run that paper back through to print the letter body. Or import the PDF as a header image into Word/Pages/Google Docs to compose letters digitally.
- For matched envelopes: most office stores carry #10 envelopes with windowless or window options. Print return-address labels separately, or use the same letterhead PDF cropped to envelope dimensions.
Ne Zaman Kullanılır
- Starting a new business and needing professional stationery before paying $200-500 for a designer.
- Sending one-off business letters where letterhead matters — demand letters, contract drafts, formal complaints, business proposals.
- Updating existing letterhead with a new address, phone, or email after relocating or rebranding.
- Solo practitioners (lawyers, accountants, consultants) who need letterhead but don't print enough volume to justify a print shop minimum order.
Ne Zaman Kullanılmaz
- High-volume corporate letterhead — for 5000+ printed sheets, a commercial printer ($150-300 for a thousand sheets) gets you better paper, embossing, and color matching than home laser printer output.
- Branded letterhead for a company with established design guidelines — your designer's source files (Illustrator, InDesign) preserve type kerning and color profile that an HTML-to-PDF converter approximates.
- Government or law firm letterhead with strict layout requirements — court rules sometimes specify exact margins, line heights, or seal placements that template builders can't enforce.
- Letterhead with photographs or complex logo treatments — the simple accent-color-stripe design here works best with text-and-line layouts.
Yaygın Kullanım Senaryoları
- Pre-decision sanity-check on inputs and outputs
- Educational use — demonstrating the underlying concept
- Onboarding a colleague who needs the same calculation/conversion
- Verifying a number or output before passing it on
Sık Sorulan Sorular
What paper should I print letterhead on?
24lb or 28lb bright white bond is the business standard ($15-25 per ream of 500 sheets). 20lb (standard copy paper) feels cheap. Linen-finish 24lb adds tactile texture for a small premium. Save resume paper (cotton fiber, watermarked) for resumes and certificates, not standard letterhead — it's overkill for routine correspondence.
Should the accent color match my logo?
Yes if you have a brand. If not, pick a color that prints well on letterhead: navy blue, burgundy, forest green, charcoal gray. Avoid bright reds (reads aggressive), purples (reads odd), and yellows (reads juvenile). Test print one page — screen colors look different from printed colors, especially on standard office printers.
Can I use this for legal letterhead?
Yes for most letter types — demand letters, client correspondence, contract cover letters. Court filings have specific format requirements set by local rules (font, margins, line numbering) that letterhead doesn't address. Check your jurisdiction's local rules before using for filed documents. For settlement demands and pre-litigation correspondence, professional letterhead is standard and helps the matter look serious.
How do I print letters using the letterhead template?
Two approaches. (1) Print-then-print: print 50-100 sheets of letterhead at once, store them, then load a sheet into your printer when you need to print a letter, and print only the body text (configure body margins to start ~2 inches below top to leave room). (2) Digital composite: load the letterhead PDF as a header image in Word, write your letter, print directly. Approach 2 is easier for occasional letters; approach 1 saves toner for high volume.
Do I need matching envelopes?
For business correspondence, yes — mismatched envelope and letter look amateur. Print envelopes from the same accent color and font. #10 envelopes (4.125" × 9.5") are the US business standard. For window envelopes, position the recipient address on the letter at 1"-from-top, 4.25"-from-left so it appears in the window when folded. Most office printers handle #10 envelopes via the manual feed slot.
Is there a free alternative for high-end letterhead?
VistaPrint and Moo offer 100-500 letterhead sheets in the $30-80 range with proper printing. For a one-time setup cost they're usually worth it for a real business. This template builder is best for: solos who print under 50 letters a year, businesses testing branding before committing, or professionals who need letterhead today and don't have time for a print shop's 5-7 day turnaround.