How to Create PDF Letterhead
A professional letterhead elevates every piece of correspondence your business sends — from proposals and contracts to official letters and memos. Creating a reusable letterhead PDF template means consistent branding across all documents, whether printed or emailed digitally. SublimePDF lets you design a letterhead with your logo, contact details, brand colors, and layout, then save it as a template for repeated use.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below, then use the free tool directly — no registration or download required.
Open Tool →How to Create PDF Letterhead — Step by Step
Set up the page layout
Create a new document with your preferred paper size (A4 or Letter). Set margins to at least 1 inch on all sides to leave room for content below the header.
Design the header area
Place your company logo in the top-left or center. Add your company name in a prominent font, followed by your tagline or registration number. Use your brand colors for accents.
Add contact information
Include your business address, phone number, email, and website URL. Position these below the logo or in a secondary line. Keep the information current and complete.
Create a footer
Add a footer with legal information — company registration number, tax ID, registered address (if different from operational), and any required regulatory disclosures.
Add subtle design elements
Use a thin colored line under the header to separate it from the body area. Add your brand color as a sidebar accent or border. Keep it understated — the letterhead should frame content, not compete with it.
Save as a reusable template
Download the letterhead as a PDF. Use it as a background template — when you need to write a letter, open it in SublimePDF and add your letter content on top.
Pro Tips
- 💡 Keep the header height under 2 inches so there's ample space for letter content below it.
- 💡 Include a thin horizontal rule under the header to visually separate the branding from the document body.
- 💡 Save both a color version (for digital use) and a grayscale version (for cost-effective printing) of your letterhead.
- 💡 Test your letterhead by printing it on standard paper before ordering branded stationery — check that margins, colors, and alignment look correct.
Privacy & Security
All processing happens directly in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server — they remain on your device throughout the entire process. SublimePDF uses WebAssembly technology for fast, secure, client-side processing.
Works Everywhere
This tool works on any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge — on desktop, tablet, or mobile. No software to install. PDF is an open ISO standard supported by all major platforms.
How to Create PDF Letterhead — FAQ
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