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Whether you're printing a booklet as a catalog, a menu, a magazine, zine, or an activity book, our online custom booklet printing service makes quality printing easy and affordable.
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Booklet Binding Types
PrintNinja gets you custom, quality prints for cheap. Whether you’re looking for good ol’ saddle stitch, perfect bound, case bound or spiral bound for your booklet we’ve got you *covered*
Booklet Paper Types
Choose the paper that’s best for your custom booklet! Our paper options give you an incredible degree of control over the feel of your project. Pick from a wide variety of paper weights! Select gloss, matte or uncoated options for ultimate customization!
Custom Page Sizes
No matter the size, we can provide. Whether you're looking for 8x10, A4, A5 or something completely out of the ordinary, PrintNinja will fit the print to your project; not the other way around. (But if you want to know some of the standard sizes, click below).
The Design Process
We want you to be as happy as possible with your project, so we include a free prepress review as a part of every printing service. After you complete your quote, we’ll shoot you an email to upload your booklet’s design file (PDF preferred). Our Chicago-based pre-press experts will ensure they’re in good shape and ready to go to print. For an additional fee, we’ll also send you press sheet samples of your booklet before production, so you can see and feel exactly what you’re going to get. Use our Quote Form above and let us know what you want from your project.
Booklet Printing Options at a Glance
| Feature | Options |
|---|---|
| Binding | Saddle stitch, perfect bound, spiral bound, case bound |
| Sizes | 5.5×8.5, 6×9, 8.5×11, A5, A4, or any custom size |
| Page count | 8–64 pages (saddle stitch), 28+ pages (perfect bound) |
| Paper types | Gloss, matte, or uncoated in various weights (60#–100# text) |
| Cover finish | Gloss lamination, matte lamination, soft-touch, spot UV |
| Minimum order | 500 copies |
Frequently Asked Questions About Booklet Printing
How much does booklet printing cost?
Booklet printing costs depend on page count, size, paper type, and quantity. A standard 24-page saddle-stitched booklet in quantities of 500+ typically costs a few dollars per unit with offset printing. Higher quantities bring the per-unit cost down significantly. Use our instant quote calculator for exact pricing.
What is saddle stitch binding?
Saddle stitch binding uses staples along the spine fold to hold the pages together. It’s the most common and affordable binding method for booklets with up to 64 pages. The pages are nested inside each other (not stacked), so the page count must be a multiple of 4. Learn more about saddle stitching.
What is the difference between a booklet and a brochure?
A booklet is a multi-page, bound publication (typically 8+ pages) with a cover and interior pages. A brochure is usually a single sheet folded into panels (bi-fold, tri-fold, or Z-fold). Booklets allow for more content and a more professional presentation.
What are common uses for custom booklets?
Custom booklets are used for product catalogs, event programs, instruction manuals, lookbooks, zines, restaurant menus, employee handbooks, and marketing materials. Any project that needs more pages than a brochure but fewer than a full book is a good fit for booklet printing.
What file format should I submit?
Submit your booklet as a print-ready PDF with individual pages (not spreads), 0.125-inch bleed on all sides, CMYK color mode, and 300 DPI resolution. Make sure your page count is a multiple of 4 for saddle stitch binding. See our book file setup guide.
How long does booklet printing take?
Standard turnaround for offset booklet printing is 4–6 weeks from file approval to delivery. This includes prepress review, printing, binding, and shipping. View our production timeline.
Need Some Samples?
Order a Sample Pack to get paper samples, printing tips, and samples of our work. Take the mystery out of the jargon and get comfortable with the printing process for your booklet.
The PrintNinja Standard Sample Pack includes:- Complete collection of our paper types
- Hands-on examples of paper coatings and finishes
- Printed samples of specialty add-ons
- Foil stamping color options
- Need-to-know file setup tips
- Walkthrough of our customer-friendly services