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PDF to Booklet Saddle-Stitch Print Order

Rearrange pages into booklet (saddle-stitch) order. Print double-sided, fold in half, and staple to create a booklet.

Tip:For best results, use a PDF with a page count that's a multiple of 4. Pages will be padded with blanks if needed.

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Pages reordered for folded booklet printing on A4

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How to Create a PDF Booklet — Step by Step

PDF booklet layout (also called saddle-stitch or signature layout) reorders pages so that when printed double-sided and folded, they read in the correct order. Doclair handles all the reordering automatically.

Drop your PDF into the upload area. No account needed.
Choose paper size. Select A4 or Letter and your preferred orientation.
Click Convert to Booklet. The PDF is reordered for booklet printing.
Print double-sided and fold. Flip on short edge and fold in the middle to create your booklet.

What is booklet printing?

Booklet printing reorders pages so that 4 document pages fit on a single sheet of paper. For example, a 12-page document becomes 3 sheets — pages 12, 1, 2, 11 on sheet one; pages 10, 3, 4, 9 on sheet two; and so on. Fold and staple the result to create a professional booklet.

PDF Booklet on iPhone and Android

Doclair works in mobile Safari and Chrome. Upload your PDF from the Files app and download the booklet-ready PDF to print from a nearby printer or send to a print shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pages are rearranged so that when you print double-sided, fold, and saddle-stitch, the page order reads correctly like a small book.

Doclair pads with blank pages if needed so imposition always works. For best results, start with a page count that is a multiple of 4.

No. Your PDF is processed with pdf-lib and PDF.js entirely in your browser.

Yes. There is no watermark added to the downloaded booklet PDF.

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How to Create a PDF Booklet — Step by Step

Drop your PDF into the upload area. No account needed.

Choose paper size. Select A4 or Letter and your preferred orientation.

Click Convert to Booklet. The PDF is reordered for booklet printing.

Print double-sided and fold. Flip on short edge and fold in the middle to create your booklet.