PDF Booklet Composer (Saddle Stitch)
Reorder pages so duplex-printing produces a folded booklet.
Rearrange a PDF into booklet (saddle-stitch) order instantly. Free imposition tool for folded booklets.
Calculator Inputs
About Booklet Layout
Reorder pages so duplex-printing produces a folded booklet.
Applies standard saddle-stitch imposition: pairs pages as (outer, inner) so that after duplex printing and folding the order reads correctly. Sizes are doubled in width — print each output sheet 2-up on A4.
Where it is used
Saddle-stitched manuals, zines, photo books.
How to use the Booklet Layout
- PDF File (page count multiple of 4 preferred) — select a file (application/pdf,.pdf) — Up to 50 MB. File never leaves your browser..
- Output Sheet (2 pages per side) — enter the value.
- Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.
Formula
Reindex pages into pair order: (last, first), (second, second-last), …
Examples
Example
Result: 8 pages → 4 sheets in booklet order
Frequently Asked Questions
- Blank pages added?
- Yes — when the page count is not a multiple of 4, blanks are padded (reported in results).