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Order of Brochure Panels and Calculating Their Sizes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer a variety of brochure folding ideas and can easily accommodate custom folds so you always get the right fold for the right project. No matter which one you choose, it\u2019s important to remember the first page of your brochure file must host your front cover panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brochure panel is one section of a folded brochure. The way panels are sized and folded determines how your brochure opens, lays flat and presents information. The first page of your brochure file must always include your front cover panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find the most common types of brochure folds, how to calculate their panel sizes and recommendations for when to use each fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are the Main Types of Brochure Folds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common brochure folds are: tri-fold, gate fold, closed gate fold, Z-fold, single fold, accordion fold, French fold, roll fold and double parallel fold. Panel sizes vary by fold, but most require inner panels to be slightly smaller so the brochure closes flat.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Brochure Folding Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find brochure folding ideas, panel guidelines and considerations for calculating panel sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tri-Fold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is our most commonly-ordered fold. A tri-fold brochure has three panels, with the right-hand panel folding inside. Keep in mind that when creating your brochure design, it\u2019s not advisable to have panels the same size. The panel of the inner fold needs to be shorter than the other two panels so the brochure stays flat when closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to calculate tri-fold panel sizes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n