Make a print-ready booklet from a PDF (saddle-stitch imposition)
Turn an ordinary PDF into a booklet ready for folded, saddle-stitched printing. NestPDF imposes the pages two-up in the right order so that, once printed double-sided and folded, the pages read correctly — done locally in your browser.
Processed on your device — files never uploaded
How to use it
- 1Drop your PDF into the box above.
- 2NestPDF works out the imposition and pads the page count to a multiple of four if needed.
- 3Preview the imposed sheets.
- 4Download the booklet PDF, print it double-sided (flip on short edge), fold and staple.
Questions about this tool
What is saddle-stitch imposition?
It rearranges pages so a stack of double-sided sheets, folded down the middle and stapled, reads in the correct order — the way most booklets and zines are made.
What if my page count isn't a multiple of four?
NestPDF adds blank pages at the end so the booklet folds correctly. Saddle-stitch booklets always need a multiple of four pages.
How should I print it?
Print double-sided, flipping on the short edge, then fold the stack in half and staple along the spine.
Does this upload my PDF?
No. The imposition is calculated in your browser and nothing is uploaded.