Saddle Stitch Booklets

• Customizable by size, shape and finish
• Choose from a wide range of cover and interior page stocks
• Square backing option available to mimic the spine of a Perfect Bound Booklet without the cost
• Variable data printing lets you design and print multiple versions personalized for a specific customer or need
• Versions feature lets you print various designs with the same size and finish to vary content on multiple booklets
• Common uses: Policy and training manuals, annual reports, magazines, product catalogs, holiday and season catalogs, event programs, lookbooks
• For mailing options, visit Direct Mail Booklets
• Take a deep dive: Custom Coloring Books: Stress Reliever & Marketing Resource, Square Backed Saddle Stitch Booklet vs. Perfect Bound Book, Choosing the Right Paper Stock for Your Booklet, Soft Touch Laminate: A Premium Finish with a Velvet Feel
• Learn more: Booklet Printing, Saddle Stitch Booklet Printing FAQ, How to Choose the Right Book Binding, Pages, Sheets & How to Count Them, Small Format Paper Stocks, Coated Paper Stocks vs. Uncoated Paper Stocks, Recycled Paper Stocks, Text Weight vs. Cover Weight, Black vs. Full-Color Ink, UV Coating, Soft Touch Laminate, Shrink Wrapping
• Watch: How to Choose the Right Binding

Please note the following regarding your document setup: These are the minimum and maximum dimensions for saddle stitch booklets.

*The maximum size for booklets printed on the Linen Paper is 8.85" X 11.7".

• Please note that the finished size is Width X Height.
• The largest sizes are current available for the following paper stocks and weights: Premium Gloss and Premium Matte 100# Cover and 100# Text, and Uncoated Smooth 80# Cover.
• 5.5 x 8.5 booklet, the pages in your document should also be 5.5 x 8.5. Be sure to include an additional 1/8" bleed on all 4 sides of the page.
• Make sure your document has the same number of pages as what is being ordered (this number must be divisible by 4). So if you are ordering a 16-page booklet, then your document should also contain 16 pages. You can add blank pages as necessary to make page count.
• The first two pages and the last two pages of your document will be your booklet cover. If you do not wish to have any printing on the inside covers of your booklet, then simply include blank pages in your document.
• Please enter the total number of sides (not sheets of paper), including any cover pages.

Paper thickness affects the thickness of the booklet and therefore Saddle Stitched Booklets have page count limits. The page count below includes the cover. Please note the following regarding your saddle stitch booklet page count and paper type:

• With cover weight stock for both cover and interior pages, the maximum page count is 20
  • For books larger than 9 x 12, maximum page count is 16
• With the synthetic (waterproof) stock, the maximum page count is 40
  • For books larger than 9 x 12, maximum page count for 6 mil is 24 & 10 mils is 12
• With 100# text weight for interior pages, the booklet can be a maximum of 60 pages
  • For books larger than 9 x 12, the maximum is 44 pages
• With 80# text weight for interior pages, the booklet can be a maximum of 80 pages
  • For books larger than 9 x 12, the maximum page count is 60
• If your page count is higher than the listed page limits, please consider perfect bound, spiral coil or wire coil booklet.

Here are your next steps. (You can place your saddle-stitch booklet order now and upload your artwork later.)

• Run a quote using the calculator at right. Select your options to see your cost.
• Click Continue and upload your files on the next page.
• Add your project to the cart and continue shopping or check out.
• You will get a PDF ("soft") proof of your booklet within 24 hours of placing your order. Watch your email for a proof notification, or log into your account to see if a proof is available for your review. We will print your order after you have approved your proof.

Please also visit our wire coil booklet printing or spiral bound booklet printing page for other options. Don't see the paper stock, or finishing options you need here? Submit a custom quote or call a customer service representative at (888) 934-6909 to get started!