Do you have any tips for creating my stapled booklet?

Yes – for a successful print, we recommend following these design tips and upload specifications. - __Format:__ Your file needs to be in PDF format – without password protection. - __Layout:__ Your file should include single pages, each arranged in the correct reading order. Make sure your file includes all of your pages – including 4 cover pages. - __Blank Pages:__ If you want blank inside cover pages, make sure you include blank pages within your PDF file. - __Colors:__ Stapled booklets are printed in CMYK. Images provided in RGB or PANTONE colors will be converted. - __Resolution:__ 300dpi is the required resolution for stapled booklets. Lower resolutions may affect the printing quality. - __Bleeds:__ For an accurate print, include a 1/8" (0.125 in) bleed on every side of every page. If you encounter file upload issues, double-check your bleed – it may exceed the accepted ±0.125 threshold. - __Margins:__ Keep all text at least 1 cm from the margins. Anything closer may be too close to the edge (or the binding) to easily read. For detailed information on how to design your custom booklets, [download our PDF guide.](https://cms.cloudinary.vpsvc.com/image/upload/v1770846381/Site%20Creative%20Media/NPIB-81488-Self-Cover-PDF-Guidelines-size_en-us.pdf)

Saddle-Stitch Booklets

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Create catalogs, manuals and more with a professional stapled binding. Up to 76 customizable pages and 10 size options.

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Engage customers with high-quality stapled booklets.

10 sizes
8-76 pages (including 4 cover pages)
Multiple cover paper options
4 pt standard matte or glossy inside paper
Stapled (saddle-stitched) binding
Vivid, full-color printing

Note: Download this PDF guide for important information on how to create your stapled booklets, and see our FAQ tab for shipping details.

Straightforward & impactful

Custom stapled booklets are a low-cost and reliable choice for professional manuals, magazines or catalogs. Stapled booklets, also card saddle-stitched, are a compact and affordable option. And, with 4-72 internal pages, you have plenty of space to include images, charts and other essential, eye-catching information. Whether you keep them around your business for repeat use or send out a monthly publication, stapled booklets booklets help keep your customers engaged and informed.

Versatile & informative

With multiple sizes available, our saddle-stitch booklets have something to offer various types of businesses. Share your products and services with one of our standard sizes, or get a sophisticated look for photography and fashion publications with our square booklets. Each of our saddle-stitched booklets includes 4 cover pages (2 in the front, 2 in the back), available in standard, premium or premium plus paper, with your choice of a matte or glossy finish.

Intuitive design process

Our uploading experience is designed to make it as easy as possible to print your own booklet. To begin, choose your booklet’s size and number of pages, then upload your PDF using our easy upload system. Next, confirm your cover and inside paper stock before you check out. After that, we’ll take care of the rest and make sure your file is correctly formatted and ready to print. Your professionally printed and stapled booklets will arrive looking great and ready to impress.

Need more than 2,000? Send us a request.

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Responsibly Sourced Materials: Products made from responsibly sourced materials are designed to help reduce environmental impact. They're selected not only for the materials themselves, but also with consideration for the workers who farm and manufacture them, indigenous communities affected by production and the biodiversity in and around production areas.

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An open stapled booklet advertising a home goods sale, with more stapled booklets in the background.

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Good value!

Apr 28, 2026 | Bonnie E. |

Verified Buyer

These booklets turned out very nicely and the price was really reasonable.

Absolutely beautiful

Apr 28, 2026 | Amanda B. |

Verified Buyer

Our memorial programs were absolutely beautiful and arrived on time.

Disappointing colour difference, but very professional complaint handling

Apr 27, 2026 | Christine F. |

Verified Buyer

The colours of my booklets were significantly different from the order confirmation. I have printed booklets with VistaPrint in the Netherlands before, and those came out perfectly, so I was surprised that this print did not look good. At the same time, I am very satisfied with how VistaPrint handled my complaint. Because I needed the booklets for a time-sensitive event, I could not give them the chance to reprint the order. I therefore accepted the refund. That is why I am giving three stars: the first print delivery was not good, but the complaint was handled very professionally.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We are truly sorry to hear that the saddle-stitch booklets did not meet your expectations in terms of colour accuracy. We understand how important consistency is, and regret the inconvenience caused. Nevertheless, we truly appreciate your kind words regarding the way your concern was handled, and we are glad that the resolution provided was helpful under the circumstances. Upon checking, we can confirm that our support team has already reviewed your case and addressed the issue accordingly. Please also rest assured that your feedback regarding the colour difference will be shared with our relevant teams for further review and improvement, as we continuously work to enhance print consistency and quality.

Great quality!

Apr 27, 2026 | Deanna H. |

Verified Buyer

I ordered just one booklet as a test run to see how the colors looked and everything. It looked amazing! Very happy with the quality.

Misprint again

Apr 27, 2026 | 3AM I. |

Verified Buyer

This is the second time printing the brochure after getting refunded. Certain things just won’t show up with the printer. There are random “+” marks missing and it ruins the whole design.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thanks for your review submission, and we're sorry to hear of the less-than-favorable experience you've had with your booklet orders from us. Our checks have confirmed that our care team was able to assist in providing a resolution. If you have any future product or design-related queries, let us know. We're here to help.

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Frequently asked questions

As you checkout, you’ll be able to choose the standard delivery (8 business days) or priority delivery (6 business days). However, please note that lower resolution files (less than 360 dpi) and/or booklets with a larger page count may result in production delays that can affect the delivery date. If any production issues are discovered, we'll be in touch with you to get the issues resolved and to discuss any resulting delays. For more details, please contact our VistaPrint Customer CARE Team.

Saddle-stitched is another term for stapled. It means that the booklets are bound with staples. Perfect bound booklets, on the other hand, are bound with glue. Saddle-stitch booklets are considered low-cost and durable, a straightforward choice for an assortment of projects or business needs – we particularly recommend them for price lists, product catalogs, event programs, brochures, pamphlets and magazines. They also work well for restaurants or cafes in need of longer, more detailed menus.

See our booklets page for a look at our breadth of booklet bindings.

Your stapled booklets can include 8-76 pages – this includes 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, back cover and inside back cover). For example, an 8-page booklet = 4 cover pages + 4 inside pages. You can increase or decrease a stapled booklet’s page count in increments of 4: 12 pages, 16 pages, 20 pages, etc.

No, you’re not required to - you’ll just need to include blank pages in your print-ready PDF. But if you’d like to utilize all the space and add content to all 4 cover pages, you’re welcome to do that, too.

Yes – for a successful print, we recommend following these design tips and upload specifications.

Format: Your file needs to be in PDF format – without password protection.
Layout: Your file should include single pages, each arranged in the correct reading order. Make sure your file includes all of your pages – including 4 cover pages.
Blank Pages: If you want blank inside cover pages, make sure you include blank pages within your PDF file.
Colors: Stapled booklets are printed in CMYK. Images provided in RGB or PANTONE colors will be converted.
Resolution: 300dpi is the required resolution for stapled booklets. Lower resolutions may affect the printing quality.
Bleeds: For an accurate print, include a 1/8" (0.125 in) bleed on every side of every page. If you encounter file upload issues, double-check your bleed – it may exceed the accepted ±0.125 threshold.
Margins: Keep all text at least 1 cm from the margins. Anything closer may be too close to the edge (or the binding) to easily read.

For detailed information on how to design your custom booklets, download our PDF guide.

We don’t offer proofs, but you can order a single booklet to see how your design turns out before ordering a higher quantity.

We have a range of options for both our cover and inside paper stocks:

Cover paper stocks: Saddle-stitch booklets include four cover pages, available in budget, standard, standard plus, premium, premium plus or deluxe paper. Cover finishes include uncoated, recycled, matte, or glossy.

Inside paper stocks: Inside pages are available in budget, standard, or standard plus paper, with uncoated, recycled matte, or glossy finishes.