Do you review my custom booklet design before printing?

Yes – for a successful print, we recommend following these design tips and upload specifications. - __Format:__ Your file needs to be in PDF format – without password protection. - __Layout:__ Your file should include single pages, each arranged in the correct reading order. Make sure your file includes all of your pages – including 4 cover pages. - __Blank Pages:__ If you want blank inside cover pages, make sure you include blank pages within your PDF file. - __Colours:__ Stapled booklets are printed in CMYK. Images provided in RGB or PANTONE colours will be converted. - __Resolution:__ 300dpi is the required resolution for stapled booklets. Lower resolutions may affect the printing quality. - __Bleeds:__ For an accurate print, include a 1/8" (0.125 in) bleed on every side of every page. If you encounter file upload issues, double-check your bleed – it may exceed the accepted ±0.25 threshold. - __Margins:__ Keep all text at least 1/2" (0.5 in) from the margins. Anything closer may be too close to the edge (or the binding) to easily read. For detailed information on how to design your custom booklets, [download our PDF guide.](https://cms.cloudinary.vpsvc.com/image/upload/v1740566953/Saddle-Stitch-Booklets-guidelines-PDF_en-ca.pdf)

Saddle-Stitch Booklets

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Create convenient staple-bound catalogs, manuals and more. Up to 76 customizable pages and 5 size options.

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Inform clients with saddle-stitch booklets – low-hassle and professional.

5 size options
8-76 pages (including 4 cover pages)
Multiple cover paper options
4pt matte or glossy inside paper
Stapled (saddle-stitched) binding
Vivid, full-colour printing

Note: Download this PDF guide for important information on how to create your stapled booklets, and see our FAQ tab for shipping details.

Straightforward & impactful

When it comes to manuals, magazines or catalogues, saddle-stitch booklets are a low-cost and reliable choice. Also called stapled booklets, saddle-stitched binding is compact and affordable. And, with 4-72 internal pages, you have plenty of space to include images, charts and other essential, eye-catching information. Whether you keep them around your business for repeat use or send out a monthly publication, saddle-stitch booklets help keep your customers engaged and informed.

Versatile & informative

With 5 sizes available, our saddle-stitch booklets have something to offer various types of businesses. Share your products and services with one of our standard sizes, or get a sophisticated look for photography and fashion publications with our square booklets. Each of our saddle-stitched booklets includes 4 cover pages (2 in the front, 2 in the back), available in budget, standard or premium matte or glossy paper stock. And, if you choose a premium glossy cover, you can decide to keep a glossy inside paper stock, or switch it up with a low-glare matte surface.

Intuitive design process

Our uploading experience is designed to make it as easy as possible to print your own booklet. To begin, choose your booklet’s size and number of pages, then upload your PDF using our easy upload system. Next, confirm your cover and inside paper stock before you check out. After that, we’ll take care of the rest and make sure your file is correctly formatted and ready to print. Your professionally printed and stapled booklets will arrive looking great and ready to impress.

Need more than 2,000? Send us a request.

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Responsibly Sourced Materials: Products made from responsibly sourced materials are designed to help reduce environmental impact. They're selected not only for the materials themselves, but also with consideration for the workers who farm and manufacture them, indigenous communities affected by production and the biodiversity in and around production areas.

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An open stapled booklet advertising a home goods sale, with more stapled booklets in the background.

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awesome!!

Mar 24, 2026 | Amy W. |

Verified Buyer

we look like professionals!

Odd white boarder on half

Mar 8, 2026 | Ceanna M. |

Verified Buyer

For the most part they were great, however there were some inconsistencies with the front page boarder. Over half had a white line on the top or bottom but others didn’t. Makes them look less professional.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Saddle-Stitch Booklets. We sincerely regret hearing that there was a white line at the top or bottom of some booklets, despite most looking great. We want to assure you that this printing inconsistency isn't typical of our print quality. Likewise, we want to make this right and have processed a replacement order that will arrive soon. The order number will remain the same as the original order, and you can track the replacement status by going to your Order History under My Account. We trust this will be helpful.

It was okay!

Feb 26, 2026 | Brianna S. |

Verified Buyer

Everything lined up very well, however my book did come with scratches on the front and back and the paper wasn’t as glossy as anticipated. Overall probably won’t be repurchasing.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the layout lined up well, but we’re sorry your book arrived with scratches and the paper wasn’t as glossy as expected. A replacement has already been processed to ensure you receive the quality you expect. There’s no need to return the original items—we want to make this as easy and convenient for you as possible. We truly appreciate your patience and your business.

Business cards

Feb 16, 2026 | Anastasia P. |

Verified Buyer

Great quality, all in time. This is my second order of brochure and business cards

Great Experience

Jan 5, 2026 | Natalia P. |

Verified Buyer

The first time I placed the order, there was an issue with missprint and how the file had uploaded. The Vista team was incredibly helpful and were very accommodating to resolving my issues. The final order came in and it looks incredible. The quality is very professional. I will continue to use Vista Print for all my companies reports.

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Frequently asked questions

As you checkout, you’ll be able to choose from 3, 5 or 8 business day shipping options. However, please note that lower resolution files (less than 360 dpi) and/or booklets with a larger page count may result in production delays that can affect the delivery date. If any production issues are discovered, we'll be in touch with you to get the issues resolved and to discuss any resulting delays. For more details, please contact our VistaPrint Customer CARE Team.

Saddle-stitched means that the booklets are bound with staples. Perfect-bound booklets, on the other hand, are bound with glue. Saddle-stitch booklets are considered low-cost and durable, a straightforward choice for an assortment of projects or business needs – we particularly recommend them for price lists, product catalogues, event programs, brochures, pamphlets and magazines. They also work well for restaurants or cafes in need of longer, more detailed menus.

Your stapled booklets can include 8-76 pages – this includes 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, back cover and inside back cover). For example, an 8-page booklet = 4 cover pages + 4 inside pages. You can increase or decrease a stapled booklet’s page count in increments of 4: 12 pages, 16 pages, 20 pages, etc.

No, you’re not required to – you’ll just need to include blank pages in your print-ready PDF. But if you’d like to utilise all the space and add content to all 4 cover pages, you’re welcome to do that, too.

Yes – for a successful print, we recommend following these design tips and upload specifications.

Format: Your file needs to be in PDF format – without password protection.
Layout: Your file should include single pages, each arranged in the correct reading order. Make sure your file includes all of your pages – including 4 cover pages.
Blank Pages: If you want blank inside cover pages, make sure you include blank pages within your PDF file.
Colours: Stapled booklets are printed in CMYK. Images provided in RGB or PANTONE colours will be converted.
Resolution: 300dpi is the required resolution for stapled booklets. Lower resolutions may affect the printing quality.
Bleeds: For an accurate print, include a 1/8" (0.125 in) bleed on every side of every page. If you encounter file upload issues, double-check your bleed – it may exceed the accepted ±0.25 threshold.
Margins: Keep all text at least 1/2" (0.5 in) from the margins. Anything closer may be too close to the edge (or the binding) to easily read.

For detailed information on how to design your custom booklets, download our PDF guide.

We don’t offer proofs, but you can order a single booklet to see how your design turns out before ordering a higher quantity.

Our saddle-stitch booklets are available in matte or glossy, with budget, standard or premium cover paper thicknesses available.

Note that you can combine standard or premium glossy cover paper with matte inside paper. Otherwise, the cover paper stock and inside paper stock will be the same. All inside paper has budget (80lb.) thickness.