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.

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

10 sizes
8-76 pages (including 4 cover pages)
Multiple cover paper options
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

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 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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So helpful and easy!

Apr 3, 2026 | Toni M. |

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This was the first time I used Vista Print for a booklet. The assistant that walked me through the process was so helpful, patient and stayed until the process was complete. The booklets were exactly what I was looking for, great quality and delivered on time!

Brochures

Apr 3, 2026 | Leslie A. |

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The Brochure printing was great. The paper was a little thinner than I expected, but other than that, they are great.

High-quality results

Apr 2, 2026 | Amy S. |

Verified Buyer

From the seam of the book, to the paper quality, to the print/color image quality, this was a win all around. I have already re-ordered the same saddle book and will continue to do so.

Excellent As Usual!

Mar 31, 2026 | Chakira A. |

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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. |

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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

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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.

Our saddle-stitch booklets are available in matte or glossy, with standard, premium, or premium plus cover paper thicknesses available.

Note that you can combine premium or premium plus glossy cover paper with matte inside paper. Otherwise, the cover paper stock and inside paper stock will be the same.

All inside paper has standard 4pt (80lb.) thickness, whether you choose matte or glossy.