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Turn a book PDF into folded signatures, ready to print, fold and sew.

01 Your book

Sample book A 40-page demo. Add your PDF to replace it. 40 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in Drop a PDF here or choose a file. Set the PDF to your finished page size (for example 5.5 × 8.5 in).

02 Paper and signatures

Paper

Two book pages print side by side on each side of the sheet.

Sheets per signature

Blank pages first

Last signature

Shorter, fewer blanks Same size

Page size on the sheet

Actual size Fit to half sheet

Position on the sheet

Against the fold Centered

Against the fold keeps the spine edge exact, so you trim only the head, tail and fore-edge.

03 Marks

Fold line

Dashed line Edge ticks None

Sewing stationsDots on the fold of each signature's center spread, where you punch from the inside.

Stations

Kettle from edge (in)

Collation marksA small block on each signature's spine that steps down, signature by signature. Stacked in order, the blocks make a diagonal. Trim marksCorner marks outside the page, drawn when the page is smaller than half the sheet.

04 Print

Your printer flips on the

Short edge Long edge

Most printers handle these sheets with "flip on short edge." Choose long edge only if your printer can't do that; the back sides will be turned upside down to match.

One ZIP with a PDF for each signature. Print signature 1 first to test your printer, then print the rest one at a time.

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FREE GUIDE · PDF

Binding your first book?

Get the free Beginner's Binding Guide: step-by-step sewing instructions plus a printable punching template for your signatures.

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40Book pages

3Signatures

10Sheets of paper

0Blank pages added

Signature 1

Signature

Printing and folding

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