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Standard Reference Letter Templates

Drafting a reference letter no longer needs to be complicated with our range of free standard reference letter templates. From banking to character references, we’ve got you covered. All that’s left to do is download, customize, and e-sign.

Downloadable Standard Reference Letter Templates for Word

Our standard reference letter templates can be downloaded as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to allow you to fully customize the contents of the template and make the reference letter your own.

Quick and simple to download—all you need to do is find the template that best fits your requirements and situation, then hit the download button. Once open in MS Word, you can make all the alterations you need.

Free Templates For Everyone

At Smallpdf, we want to make document work quick and simple for everyone, which is why our standard reference letter templates are completely free for anyone to download and use as they want and need.

Our tools are also free to use, so you can e-sign your standard reference letter at no cost. You’re not required to sign up for a Smallpdf account—just download your chosen template and you’re good to go.

Signing Your Standard Reference Letter

To ensure you provide a professional standard reference letter, you’ll need to seal it with your signature. You can take the traditional approach of printing a physical copy in order to sign with a physical pen and paper.

Alternatively, you can upload your customized standard reference letter to Smallpdf’s eSign tool to create and place an electronic signature. Perfect for if you don’t have access to a printer or plan to share the reference letter electronically.

Standard Reference Letter FAQs

  • Can the standard reference letters be printed?

    Of course. We understand that physical copies are still needed in some situations. After you’ve downloaded the template and made your edits, you can print a copy, either from within Word or directly from our eSign tool.


  • Can I change the format of my standard reference letter?

    One of our most popular document solutions is our Convert tool, which allows you to convert to and from PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JPG. From our tools you can also save files to your Google Drive. So, in short—yes!


  • Is it possible to reduce the size of the templates?

    You can reduce the size of heavy documents by up to 99% with the Smallpdf Compress tool. Upload your completed standard reference letter to compress and you’ll have no problem sharing or storing multiple documents.


  • Are Smallpdf’s templates and tools safe to use?

    Your data is in safe hands when you use our tools and templates. We use advanced, state-of-the-art TLS encryption for all file uploads and transfers, we’re ISO/IEC 27001 certified, and GDPR and CCPA compliant.


  • Can I get Smallpdf accounts for my team?

    We offer a variety of different plans depending on the size of your team and what document solutions you need. With these plans, you can get unlimited use of our tools and additional features. Test them out with a 7 day free trial!


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