Below you will find some templates that can be used in your Document Layout software. These templates are meant to be used as general guides for standard equipment and paper stock. *please always check with your printer*

Did you know…

…that a standard 8.5 x 11 tri-fold brochure isn’t divided equally? It can’t be. The panel that folds into the brochure on the final fold must be shorter than the other panels. That means you can’t always design your brochure in three equal sections or columns. In lots of cases this might not matter, but if there is artwork that must align with the folds in the brochure then this needs to be accounted for in the design process.

Here are a couple of PDFs that might make this easier for lots of folks:

The above file can be used for the outside of an 8.5 x 11 tri-fold brochure.

Inside-Trifold The above file can be used for the inside page of an 8.5 x 11 tri-fold brochure.

Standard 9x12 Pocket Folder with 4 inch pockets

| Standard 9×12 Pocket Folder with 4 inch pockets |

Most printers will have dies on hand for pocket folders that work most efficiently for their particular equipment. This template will work for most designs, but some printers prefer to have the glue tabs on the body of the folder based on the finishing and/or diecutting equipment they’re using. There may also be times when a larger or smaller pocket, or slits for business cards is desired. Please, always check with your printer—they may have a file that they’ve created specifically for their equipment.

*please always check with your printer*

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