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Editorial Templates
for Affinity Publisher

Professional magazine layouts built natively in Affinity Publisher. No converted InDesign leftovers. No generic stock layouts. Crafted for designers who care about craft.

Native .afpub format
Master pages & paragraph styles
Print-ready (CMYK, 3mm bleed)
Free Google Fonts only

The Collection

Five editorial layout systems that share a design DNA. Mix pages across variants — everything stays cohesive.

Free

Verso Classic

Editorial magazine · 12+ pages

Pro

Verso Bold

High-contrast editorial · 16 pages

Pro

Verso Minimal

Whitespace-forward · 12 pages

Pro

Verso Visual

Photo-heavy spreads · 16 pages

Pro

Verso Structured

Data-driven layout · 14 pages

Free Download

Verso Classic

A complete magazine template for Affinity Publisher. Master pages, paragraph styles, character styles — everything set up so you focus on content, not configuration.

  • 12+ page layout with 8 master page designs
  • Native .afpub format (no conversion needed)
  • Named paragraph & character styles
  • CMYK colour palette with named swatches
  • Customization guide (PDF)
  • Free Google Fonts (Fraunces + Lora)
  • Print-ready: 3mm bleed, trim marks, PDF/X-4
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VERSO
Issue 01 · Spring 2026
The Quiet Revolution
in Japanese Pottery
100% Free

The Pro Bundle

Five layout systems, one design DNA. Everything you need for magazines, portfolios, brand books, and editorial work.

Everything included:

  • Verso Classic — 12+ pages, editorial magazine
  • Verso Bold — 16 pages, high-contrast typography
  • Verso Minimal — 12 pages, whitespace-forward
  • Verso Visual — 16 pages, photo-heavy spreads
  • Verso Structured — 14 pages, data-driven layout
  • All templates in native .afpub format
  • Customization guide for each variant
  • Free Google Fonts only — no extra purchases
  • Print-ready output (CMYK, bleed, trim marks)
  • Free updates for 12 months

One-time purchase · Instant download

Buy Pro Bundle —
Secure checkout via Polar Instant delivery · PDF receipt VAT handled automatically

Why Verso?

Built Natively

Created in Affinity Publisher from scratch. Not an InDesign port, not a Canva export. Every feature works as Affinity intended.

Not AI Slop

Every layout decision is intentional. Real placeholder content, proper typography hierarchy, editorial-grade whitespace. Reviewed by a human creative director.

Properly Structured

Named layers, named colour swatches, master pages, paragraph styles. Change your brand colours in seconds, not hours.

Questions & Answers

What software do I need?

Affinity Publisher 2 (now free as part of Affinity Studio). The templates are native .afpub files — no import step, no conversion. Just open and edit.

Are the fonts really free?

Yes. Every template uses Fraunces and Lora from Google Fonts — free for personal and commercial use. Font download links are in the customization guide.

Can I use these for client work?

Absolutely. The license covers personal and commercial use. Customize for clients, your business, your side project — whatever you need. The only restriction: don't resell the template files themselves.

What if I just want the free template?

Take it. Enter your email at checkout (Polar requires it for delivery), and you'll get the full production-quality template. It's not a crippled demo — it's the real thing.

How is payment handled?

Payments are processed securely by Polar, which acts as Merchant of Record. They handle VAT/tax collection and remittance in all jurisdictions. You'll get a compliant receipt immediately.

What's included in the free template vs the Pro Bundle?

The free template is Verso Classic — a complete 12+ page editorial magazine layout with master pages, styles, and print-ready setup. The Pro Bundle includes Classic plus four additional layout variants (Bold, Minimal, Visual, Structured), giving you 70+ unique page layouts that all share a consistent design system.