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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Mar 30, 2026 | Kerysa F. |

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I had saddle stitch booklets done for an event and they were printed and shipped in a timely manner with great communication. They also look amazing!

Great quality & price for marketing material

Mar 30, 2026 | Kristin B. |

Verified Buyer

I ordered some saddle stitch booklets to showcase my company portfolio to clients. Because I needed a good quantity I wanted a solid quality but low price. The weight of paper was standard but print was very clean and the seem adhesive has shown to be very good. The turnaround time to receive shipment was excellent as well. Highly recommend the product & Vistaprint for other products!

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Mar 30, 2026 | Rachel W. |

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Quick delivery and looked perfect!

brochures

Mar 30, 2026 | Crissy M. |

Verified Buyer

Printed as uploaded, was consistent throughout order. No off-centered printing or stapling. Cover was a slightly heavier paper than pages. Ink was good quality and nice and glossy. Overall good product.

Quality is unbeatable for the price

Mar 29, 2026 | Amanda K. |

Verified Buyer

The booklet turned out even better than I had imagined it to! I was a little nervous at first as the price was very very reasonable but it exceeded my expectations. The color was vibrant, the pages felt premium, and the saddle stitch was seamless. Definitely will purchase again and cannot wait to hand these out to customers.

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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.