Free envelope printer · no Word, no app, no download
Print addresses on envelopes
Type or paste an address, choose a size, and print from any browser — no Word, no Google Docs, and no template to wrestle with.
- No software
- No templates
- USPS-ready formatting
- Free & unlimited
Affiliate link. Use this as a size reference.
Return address
Optional.
Recipient address
Paste, search, or type.
In the print dialog, choose #10 Business Envelope as the paper size and leave orientation on the default. Check the print preview before printing — if it looks upside down, tick Flip orientation above and try again (no need to waste an envelope).
Printing tips
Every envelope this tool prints is laid out to USPS standards: the address sits in the optical-reader (OCR) read area, the barcode strip at the bottom is kept clear, and — with the Uppercase option on — the text prints in high-contrast ALL CAPS. That's what lets postal machines read it cleanly, so your mail moves without delays.
- Load the same envelope size you selected here.
- Use black text on a plain envelope.
- Scannable mail is easy for USPS sorting machines to read. Keep addresses in all caps, use black text, and skip punctuation. See the USPS OCR video in our envelope-addressing guide.
- For faster printing and discounted postage, try Stamps.com. The link includes a special postage offer worth $100, including postage credits.
Check ZIP+4
For ZIP+4, use the USPS ZIP Code Lookup tool.
Printer settings & troubleshooting
Most envelope-printing headaches come down to the paper path and the driver, not the app.
In the print dialog
- Paper size: pick your envelope (e.g. #10, 9.5 × 4.125 in) — not Letter. Choosing the size lays the address out correctly on its own.
- Orientation: the address prints in landscape (along the long edge), but the envelope usually feeds short-edge first (portrait). Don't force landscape by hand — Word's Envelopes tool and the envelope paper size already handle the layout. Only change it if a test print comes out rotated.
- Feed: load one envelope, printing-side up, short-edge first, and match the flap position shown on your tray's feed diagram (it varies by model). Run one blank test before the real thing.
- Scale: 100% / Actual size, never "fit to page".
- Source: manual feed or multipurpose tray, not the main paper cassette.
Driver problems
- Install the manufacturer's driver, not the Windows generic one — the generic driver is usually why envelope sizes and the manual-feed option are missing from the dialog.
- If your envelope size still isn't listed, update or reinstall the driver from the maker's website.
- The manual-feed setting often lives in the driver's printing preferences, not the app's print window.
Brand-specific quirks
HP
Use the rear or single-sheet manual feed, not the main tray. If you print via the HP Smart app, the envelope size and feed options live in the full driver — switch to it if they’re missing.
HP's official envelope guide (with photos) ↗Brother
On many Brother lasers, open the back cover and pull down the two green levers into envelope mode to stop curl and wrinkling, then feed one envelope (printing side up) into the manual feed slot.
Brother's official envelope guide (with photos) ↗Canon
Flatten the envelopes first, then load them face-up in the rear tray with the flap to the left and set the media type to Envelope in the driver.
Canon's official envelope guide (with photos) ↗Epson
Load printable side down with the flap edge to the right; feed one envelope at a time if they misfeed. EcoTank ink can curl envelopes — let them dry flat before mailing.
Epson's official envelope guide (with photos) ↗Printers that handle envelopes well
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Best overall Brother HL-L2405W
A mono laser with a manual-feed slot — crisp, smudge-proof addresses and dependable envelope feeding, without spending much.
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Best all-in-one Brother MFC-L2820DW
The same laser reliability plus scanning, copying and faxing with a touchscreen — a tidy home-office workhorse.
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If you print color too Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Refillable ink tanks keep running costs very low, and the rear feed takes envelopes as well as color pages and photos.
Note: Inkjet can smudge or curl envelopes more than laser — let prints dry before mailing.
Check price on Amazon ↗This page vs Word, Docs, Pages & Canva
| Method | Time | Setup | USPS format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This page | ~10 sec | None | Built in | Free |
| Microsoft Word | 2–5 min | Mailings → Envelopes | Manual | Paid app |
| Google Docs | 5–10 min | Add-on or page setup | Manual | Free |
| Apple Pages / Contacts | 3–6 min | Custom page size | Manual | Mac only |
| Canva | 5–10 min | Template + PDF export | Manual | Free tier |
How to print envelopes in Word, Google Docs, Pages & Canva
Already have software you'd rather use? Here's how in each app — and where each one gets fiddly. If you'd rather skip the setup, the tool at the top of this page does it in about ten seconds.
Print an envelope in Microsoft Word
- Open the Mailings tab, then click Envelopes.
- Type the delivery address and your return address.
- Click Options to choose the envelope size (Size 10 is the standard #10) and the address font.
- Load a blank envelope the way the feed diagram shows.
- Click Print — or Add to Document to tweak the layout first.
Watch out: The feed orientation in the dialog has to match how your printer actually pulls envelopes from the manual tray. Run one blank envelope first to confirm.
↑ Skip the setup — print it herePrint an envelope in Google Docs
- Google Docs has no built-in envelope tool. The no-install way: File → Page setup → set a custom page size to your envelope (9.5 × 4.125 in for a #10) and switch to landscape.
- Add the return and recipient addresses in text boxes (Insert → Drawing, or a one-cell table) and drag them into position.
- File → Print at 100% scale, with the envelope chosen as the paper size.
- Print envelopes often? There are Google Docs envelope add-ons (Extensions → Add-ons), but you don’t need one for a one-off.
Watch out: The page size in inches has to match your envelope exactly, or the addresses print in the wrong spot — this is the fiddliest of the apps, which is why the tool above exists.
↑ Skip the setup — print it herePrint an envelope in Apple Pages / Mac
- Easiest — a dedicated app: EnvelopeMagic is a lightweight Mac app made just for printing on envelopes. Ideal for one-off or occasional printing — no contact to create and no document to set up.
- Built in — Contacts: open Contacts, select a contact, then File → Print → set Style: Envelopes.
- Built in — Pages: create a blank document, open Document setup, set a custom page size to your envelope, and add text boxes for the return and recipient addresses.
- With any method, print with the envelope chosen as the Paper Size.
Watch out: In the macOS print dialog the Paper Size must be set to the envelope, and the paper source set to your manual feed.
↑ Skip the setup — print it herePrint an envelope in Canva
- Open our free #10 envelope design in Canva (button below). It’s built to USPS specs — the address sits in the OCR read area, the barcode strip is kept clear, and the text is all-caps sans-serif for clean machine reading.
- In Canva, choose File → Make a copy to save your own editable version. Edit your copy — the original stays as-is.
- Replace the return and recipient text with yours. Keep it all-caps and don’t put art or color behind the address.
- Download as PDF Print, then print at 100% / Actual size.
Watch out: Skip heavily decorated envelope designs — script fonts or graphics behind the address hurt USPS machine readability, which can slow or misroute delivery.
↑ Skip the setup — print it hereFrequently asked questions
Can I print an envelope without Word?
Yes. The free tool at the top of this page prints addresses on standard envelopes straight from your browser — no Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or downloads required.
Is there a free way to print addresses on envelopes?
Yes — this page is free and unlimited, with no signup and no watermark. Enter or paste an address, choose a size, and print.
How do I print an envelope in Google Docs?
Google Docs has no built-in envelope tool. Either install an envelope add-on (Extensions → Add-ons), or set a custom page size under File → Page setup (9.5 × 4.125 inches for a #10 envelope) and position the addresses with text boxes.
What size envelope do most letters use?
The #10 business envelope (9.5 × 4.125 inches) is the US standard for letters and invoices. Greeting cards commonly use A2, A6 or A7 sizes.