Do you have any tips for creating my custom 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 convenient staple-bound catalogs, manuals and more. Up to 76 customizable pages and 10 size options.

Important: Download our PDF instructions to get started.

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Inform clients with saddle-stitch booklets – low-hassle and professional.

NEW: More paper stock, binding placement and orientation options available
10 sizes
Left side or top binding placement
Portrait or landscape orientation
8-76 pages (including 4 cover pages)
Multiple cover & inside paper stock options
Stapled (saddle-stitched) binding

Important: It’s essential to create your booklet using our design template, available under 'Specs & templates,' and download our PDF guidelines for step-by-step instructions.

Straightforward & impactful

When it comes to manuals, magazines or catalogs, saddle-stitch booklets are a low-cost and reliable choice. Also called stapled booklets, saddle-stitched binding is compact and affordable. 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, saddle-stitch 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 saddle-stitched booklet includes four cover pages (two in the front and two in the back) printed on your choice of budget, standard, standard plus, premium, premium plus paper or deluxe, with an uncoated, recycled, matte, or glossy finish. Inside pages are available in budget, standard, or standard plus paper, with uncoated, recycled, matte, or glossy finishes

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

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Excellent As Usual!

Mar 31, 2026 | Chakira A. |

Verified Buyer

I've been using vistaprint. com for work and school activities since 2012ish. Every product i get from them is always great quality, delivered fast at an amazing value! This last order was no different. My client was ecstatic!

Saddle-Stich Booklets

Mar 31, 2026 | Kelley M. |

Verified Buyer

Had these booklets printed for a client. Overall the product was good - clear photos, nice quality paper stock, well printed and assembled. The only issue was some random light spots on the back cover (see photo) that were identical on each piece

The paper quality was not satisfactory

Mar 31, 2026 | Chehak C.

I have gotten my magazine booklet printed from Vistaprint. The product was fine but the paper quality I had mentioned as glossy finish wasn't delivered, it was in matte finish instead. The thickness of the pages were also not delivered as I had instructed as the whole booklet has the same thickness. Overall, the magazine booklet printing was fine and photos or pages didn't overlap. For the affordable price and quick delivery, the product was decent.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for sparing the time to share your experience with us through your review. We regret to hear that you received the booklet with the matte finish instead of the glossy finish. We are happy to look into this for you. To help us assist you more effectively, please reply to the email/message with photos displaying the paper stock. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via www.vistaprint.com/customer-care/help-center/.

Somewhat amazed. . .

Mar 31, 2026 | Roger S. |

Verified Buyer

This was my first time ordering preprinted booklets from VistaPrint. The entire process was smooth, delivery was actually a couple of days earlier than initially estimated, and the finished product looks as good as I hoped, which is better than expected. Well done.

Overall things were good

Mar 31, 2026 | Kristen C. |

Verified Buyer

I ordered several different items for my real estate business. I put in the code for the color blue I use. One of the items did not come in the same blue as the others. Otherwise, it all came out ok

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that overall things turned out well with your order. We’re sorry to hear that one of the items didn’t match the blue color used on the others. To help us look into this further, could you please share a photo of the item showing the color difference? This will allow us to review the issue more closely and assist you accordingly.

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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 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.

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.