InDesignSkills’ new Graphic Design Portfolio Template includes two pro-designed Adobe InDesign templates for presenting your work beautifully for pitch presentations or job applications.

Created with graphic designers, design students and creative professionals in mind, the Portfolio Template allows you to present your design projects in a polished and professional way. Included in the download are two clean and minimal templates for Adobe InDesign, including:

• Portfolio Template (Tabloid – Landscape)
• Portfolio Template (A3 – Landscape)

Each portfolio template includes 34 unique page layouts, including front and back cover, contents page, bio page and 30+ project pages. Each spread can be adapted with your own text and image content, duplicated to create additional spreads or deleted to create a more concise portfolio template.

Complete with minimal and pro-designed layouts, professional typography (featuring FREE fonts chosen for their versatility and style) and easy-to-edit color swatches and photos, the Graphic Design Portfolio Template has been created for graphic designers looking to make a great first impression.

Proposal template sizes (USA and Europe/UK/Australia):

The portfolio templates are simple to edit using Adobe InDesign, allowing you to incorporate your own choice of images*. These templates use FREE commercially-licensed fonts, instructions for downloading these are included in your kit.

*Please note, images featured in the demo images are not included in your download. A full image list is provided with the download.

Read on to preview the Graphic Design Portfolio Template and purchase this premium template for just $30.

Download the Portfolio Template

Download this Portfolio Template (your download will include INDD file versions for InDesign CC and IDML versions for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

All templates can be exported as printable PDFs or interactive PDF documents for sharing online or over email.

If you require a different size for any of your templates, it’s super easy to resize pages—see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates.

Please note fonts and photos shown in the preview images are not included in this download. If you’d like to use the same font used in the templates, the links to the free fonts used are provided with your download. A full image list is also provided if you would like to use the current images in your designs.

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more fantastic InDesign templates, including book covers, magazine templates and more, right this way.

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InDesignSkills’ new Architecture Portfolio Bundle contains a range of Adobe InDesign templates for architects, practices and architecture students. It can also be easily adapted for other design portfolios, including interior design portfolios, product design portfolios, graphic designer portfolios and photography portfolios. A streamlined version of the more comprehensive Architecture Template Kit, these stylish and professional portfolio templates are simple to edit and adapt with your own project images and text content.

Created by our team of in-house designers in consultation with architectural practices, this portfolio template bundle has been created with common practice presentation requirements in mind. Included in the Architecture Portfolio Bundle are a full landscape portfolio with 40 pro-designed pages in two standard sizes, a shorter introductory portfolio template with 12 pages in two standard sizes, and a portrait report with 15+ pages for the presentation of written reports, essays or pitches.

Architecture Portfolio template sizes (USA and Europe/UK/Australia):

The portfolio templates are simple to edit using Adobe InDesign, allowing you to incorporate your own choice of images*. These templates use FREE commercially-licensed fonts, instructions for downloading these are included in your kit.

*Please note, images featured in the demo images are not included in your download. A full image list is provided with the download.

Available for a limited time at the introductory price of $75.00 $35.00, this is your opportunity to own a comprehensive range of professionally-designed templates that help architects to present your projects beautifully and easily.

Download the Portfolio Bundle

Download this Architecture Portfolio Bundle (your download will include INDD file versions for InDesign CC and IDML versions for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

All templates can be exported as printable PDFs or interactive PDF documents for sharing online or over email.

Included in the kit is a full range of print-ready templates in both US and UK/Europe/Australia standard sizes, making your designs easy to print locally or upload online. If you require a different size for any of your templates, it’s super easy to resize pages—see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates.

Please note fonts and photos shown in the preview images are not included in this download. If you’d like to use the same font used in the templates, the links to the free fonts used are provided with your download. A full image list is also provided if you would like to use the current images in your designs.

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more fantastic InDesign templates, including book covers, magazine templates and more, right this way.

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InDesignSkills’ new Architecture Template Kit contains a complete range of InDesign templates for architects, practices and architecture students.

Created by our team of in-house designers in consultation with architectural practices, the kit has been created with common practice presentation and branding requirements in mind. Included in the Architecture Template Kit are 4 presentation boards, full portfolio with 40 pro-designed pages, introductory portfolio template, report template, 5 business card templates and 4 letterhead options for Adobe InDesign, sized to a wide range of US, European, UK and Australian standard sizes.

Architecture Kit template sizes (USA and Europe/UK/Australia):

The templates are simple to edit using Adobe InDesign, allowing you to incorporate your own choice of images*. These templates use FREE commercially-licensed fonts, instructions for downloading these are included in your kit.

*Please note, images featured in the demo images are not included in your download. A full image list is provided with the download.

Available for a limited time at the introductory price of $249.99 $99.99, this is your opportunity to own a comprehensive range of professionally-designed templates that help architects to present and brand beautifully and easily.

Download the Kit

Download this Architecture Template Kit (your download will include INDD file versions for InDesign CC and IDML versions for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

All templates can be exported as printable PDFs or interactive PDF documents for sharing online or over email.

Included in the kit is a full range of print-ready templates in both US and UK/Europe/Australia standard sizes, making your designs easy to print locally or upload online. If you require a different size for any of your templates, it’s super easy to resize pages—see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates.

Please note fonts and photos shown in the preview images are not included in this download. If you’d like to use the same font used in the templates, the links to the free fonts used are provided with your kit. A full image list is also provided if you would like to use the current images in your designs.

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more fantastic InDesign templates, including book covers, magazine templates and more, right this way.

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This free InDesign fashion portfolio template is an easy-to-edit foundation for the presentation of project work and fashion photography. Complete with clean sans serif typography, stylish and simple layouts and a contemporary design style, it’s also easy to adapt with your own unique work by swapping in text and images.

This free fashion portfolio template includes a front and back cover design, contents page, 6 project spreads and easy-to-apply type styles. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find out more, and download the template.

Portfolio template size:

A3 is one of the most popular sizes for portfolios, however other sizes are widely used. There’s no need to panic if you require a different size; see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates .

Below you can preview this fashion portfolio template, download the InDesign file and find a variety of helpful tips on how to edit your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this InDesign fashion portfolio template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CC and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

Download Template (Free)

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more tips for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or discover inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here.

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This free InDesign portfolio template is an easy-to-edit foundation for the presentation of design work and architectural images. Complete with clean sans serif typography, stylish and simple layouts and a contemporary design style, it’s also easy to adapt with your own unique work by swapping in text and images.

This free architecture portfolio template includes a front and back cover design, contents page, 5 project spreads and easy-to-apply type styles. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find out more, and download the template.

Portfolio template size:

A3 is one of the most popular sizes for architecture portfolios, however other sizes are widely used. There’s no need to panic if you require a different size; see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates .

Below you can preview this minimal architecture portfolio template, download the InDesign file and find a variety of helpful tips on how to edit your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this InDesign architecture portfolio template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CC and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

Download Template (Free)

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more tips for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or discover inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here.

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This InDesign template is the ideal starting point for creating a stylish and modern design portfolio. Completely free to download, the InDesign file has four beautifully designed spreads as well as a front and back cover. With a contemporary and stylish design this easy-to-edit template will frame your work in the best light possible.

Included in the template are page numbers, CMYK swatches and a contemporary color scheme and typography. The portfolio template also includes layouts for an introduction page and project pages, as well as space for contact details, and a variety of stylish layouts to display your work.

Portfolio template size:

A3 is a widely approved standard size for your architecture design portfolio. However, there’s no need to panic if you require a different size; see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates .

Below you can preview this minimal architecture portfolio template, download the InDesign file and find a variety of helpful tips on how to edit your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this architecture portfolio template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CS6 and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC):

Download Template (Free)

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more advice for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or why not discover inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here?

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This InDesign template is the ideal starting point for creating a stylish and modern design portfolio. Completely free to download, the InDesign file has ten beautifully designed spreads as well as a front and back cover. With a minimal, clean design this simple template will frame your work in the best light possible.

Included in the template are page numbers, CMYK swatches and a contemporary color scheme and typography. The portfolio template also includes a layout for a biography and profile photo, as well as space for contact details, and a variety of stylish spreads to display your work.

Portfolio template size:

US Letter Size is a widely approved standard size for your portfolio. However, there’s no need to panic if you require a different size; see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates .

Below you can preview this creative photography portfolio template, download the InDesign file and find a variety of helpful tips on how to edit your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this photography portfolio template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CS6 and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC):

Download Template (Free)

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more advice for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or why not discover inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here?

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