Free Printable To-Do List Template
Last updated: October 15, 2026 by the Homemade Gifts Calendars Team
Without a printable to-do list, I might actually lose my mind. I like them simple, just a task list with a check box that I can tick off throughout the day. I make them for everything: every page I update on this site, every day's needs, correspondences, and I even have lists for long-term projects for the site that I hope to one day find the time to pull off.
Maybe you need a to-list for your spring cleaning. Perhaps you have an event, party, or vacation coming up and need some help with organizing. Maybe you’re just a busy person and find that a to-do list helps keep your tasks straight. Grab a to-do list template below. You can print them or download and import them to your favorite note-taking app.
To-Do List Downloads
Choose from simple to-do list PDFs that get the job done, family chores, homework assignments, and more. Some people like it simple; others find lots of motivation in cute designs or motivational quotes. Pick whatever works best for you!
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
How to Use a To-Do List
My favorite thing about to-do lists is how flexible they are. You can add extra info, like prioritizing your tasks or arranging them by the time of day, but over-all they remain fairly free-form.
How can I print a to-do list?
Our PDF templates are easy to print. Simply click on the image or the text-link below. You'll see the design pop up, then you'll be able to hit the "Click for PDF" button, and your PDF will open in a separate tab. From there, save the to-do list to your device or send it straight to your printer.
What is the best format for a to-do list?
This is a dfficult question to answer, since it depends on you and the tasks that you need to accomplish.
- Some to-do lists benefit from being split into sections, such as separating out email work tasks from creative work tasks, or separating your grocery list into various supermarket sections.
- Some tasks benefit from simplicity. The less time you spend thinking about how to put it on your to-do list, the more time you can spend accomplishing what you need to do and checking it off.
- Some projects are complex enough that they need nested tasks, which allow you to break down larger things you need to accomplish into smaller, easier tasks. This helps you stay organized and keep your momentum for goals that are more difficult or ongoing.
The task list format that will work best for you is ultimately up to the way you organize yourself and the way you think. Just remember to experiment and take note of what motivates you and keeps you on track.
Where can I find a free downloadable to-do list template?
Have you checked out the ones above? Every year we add more templates according to what's currently motivating us the best. But I'm always curious about how other people find their motivation, so if you aren't seeing the kind of to-do list template that would work best for your process, drop me a line in our contact form, and let me know what you need.
How can I create a homemade to-do list?
To-do lists are easy to create. Open your favorite notes app and make brackets like these: [ ]. Write the task description next to the box. To make another task, press 'enter' to go down a line and add as many tasks as you need. Some apps will convert these into check-boxes for you, but even if they don't, you can fill in the space with an X to check things off, like this: [X].
You can also do this on paper. I draw boxes and write tasks on scrap paper or in the margins of something that I'm writing or editing.
What if you want your to-do list to be cuter than that? Print one of our premade templates above, or take them as an inspiration to design your own to-do lists in a graphic design app with plenty of cute decals and motivational phrases!
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