Step 1: Use Our Downloadable Templates

Kickstart your Saddle Stitch Booklet project by using our downloadable artwork templates.

Go to the templates section of our product page.
Choose your preferred document size from the dropdown.
Download the template for Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or as a PDF.

Top Tip: If you're creating a template from scratch, set the resolution to 300dpi, the bleed to 3mm on all sides, and make sure the colour mode is set to CMYK.

Step 2: Set Up Your Pages

At Printed.com, we arrange our print documents with single pages lined up one after the other. During the printing process, these pages are assembled correctly.

Page one will be your front cover.
The last page will be your back cover.

Top Tip: To ensure your Booklet stays flat and closed, keep the inner page weight under 200gsm.

Step 3: Export Your Booklet for Print

When you're ready to export your Saddle Stitch Booklet for print, follow this checklist for Adobe InDesign.

Choose Adobe PDF (print) from the drop-down menu.
Select the PDF/X-4:2008 preset.
Check the ‘Use Document Bleed Settings’ box (ensure the bleed is set to 3mm if not set previously).
Triple-check your final PDF export before sending it to print.