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Booklet imposition (saddle-stitch)

Reorder a PDF 2-up so it folds into a booklet that reads in order. Free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Booklet imposition

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How it works

Three simple steps

A quick overview before you start, the tool guides you through each step too.

  1. Add your PDF

    Drop the document you want to fold into a booklet, it never leaves your device.

  2. Make the booklet

    Pages are reordered 2-up and padded to a multiple of 4 automatically.

  3. Download & print

    Print double-sided (flip on short edge), fold in half, and staple the spine.

Questions & answers

Good to know

Common questions about size, privacy, and cost.

What is booklet (saddle-stitch) imposition?

It reorders the pages of your PDF and places them two-up per sheet so that, after printing double-sided and folding the stack in half, the pages read in the correct order, ready to staple along the spine.

How do I print it?

Print double-sided, flipping on the short edge, fold the stack in half, and staple the fold. Each output page is a landscape sheet holding two of your pages.

What if my PDF isn’t a multiple of 4 pages?

Saddle-stitch needs pages in multiples of 4, so blank pages are added at the end automatically to make it fold correctly.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The imposition runs entirely in your browser, your PDF never leaves your device.

Does it cost anything?

No, it is completely free, no signup.

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What Booklet Imposition does

Reorder a PDF into saddle-stitch booklet order so it reads correctly once folded and stapled. Print double-sided, fold in half, done. Nothing is uploaded.

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