Booklets (Business Essentials)
Custom Booklets
- 8.5" x 11" or 5.5" x 8.5", saddle-stitched
- 8 to 40 pages, cover included
- 100# Gloss or 70# Uncoated inside pages
- 80# Gloss Cover, 14PT cardstock or self cover
- 25 to 1,000 booklets, next-day available
- Free UPS Ground on orders of $49 or more
Saddle-Stitched Booklets, Printed In-House and Ready Fast
Flyover Print prints custom saddle-stitched booklets in full color on every page, from 8 to 40 pages, in letter size (8.5" x 11") or half-letter size (5.5" x 8.5"). Pick your page count, inside paper and cover, order as few as 25 or as many as 1,000, and choose 5-day, 3-day or next-day production. Every booklet is printed, stapled, folded and trimmed on our own equipment in Highland, Indiana, so catalogs, manuals, event booklets and ministry guides come back looking sharp and finished.
Which booklet size should you choose?
| Size | Finished size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | 8.5" x 11" | Catalogs, product guides, annual reports, workbooks and programs with lots of photos |
| Half letter | 5.5" x 8.5" | Event and conference booklets, handbooks, ministry guides and programs that fit in a hand or a bag |
Both sizes are portrait, stapled twice along the left edge, and trimmed clean on three sides.
How many pages do you need?
Saddle-stitched booklets are made from folded sheets, and every sheet adds 4 pages, so page counts go up in steps of 4: 8, 12, 16 and so on up to 40. The page count includes the cover. A 16-page booklet is the front cover, 14 inside pages and the back cover.
- 8 to 12 pages: event programs, menus, short guides and price lists.
- 16 to 24 pages: catalogs, handbooks, training guides and newsletters.
- 28 to 40 pages: product catalogs, manuals, yearbook-style booklets and souvenir books.
If your file ends up a page or two short, add a notes page or an extra photo so it lands on a multiple of 4. Need more than 40 pages? Email info@flyoverprint.com and we will talk through options.
Paper and cover choices
| Choice | Paper | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Inside pages | 100# Gloss Text | Smooth and shiny, great for photos and color. Our standard. |
| Inside pages | 70# Uncoated Text | Natural, matte feel that is easy to write on. Good for workbooks and notes. |
| Cover | 80# Gloss Cover | A light cardstock that gives the booklet a sturdier, finished feel. Our most popular cover. |
| Cover | 14PT Uncoated Cardstock | A thicker, natural-feel cover for booklets that get handled a lot. |
| Cover | Self cover (100# Gloss or 70# Uncoated) | The cover is the same weight as the inside pages. Lighter and budget friendly. |
Not sure which to pick? See our paper stock guide or give us a call.
Booklets for business, events and ministry
- Catalogs and product guides: show your full line with photos and specs.
- Manuals, handbooks and workbooks: onboarding, training and policy guides your team can write in.
- Event and conference booklets: agendas, speaker bios, maps and sponsor pages for galas, sales kickoffs and trade shows.
- School and nonprofit booklets: recital and graduation programs, annual reports and donor books.
- Church and ministry booklets: small group guides, devotionals and class workbooks. Planning a milestone? See our anniversary programs. For a service of remembrance, see our funeral programs.
How to set up your booklet file
- One PDF, single pages: send one PDF with every page in reading order, front cover first and back cover last. Please do not send spreads or pages already arranged for printing; we do that for you.
- Page size with bleed: 8.75" x 11.25" for letter booklets or 5.75" x 8.75" for half-letter booklets. That includes 1/8" bleed on every side.
- Keep text off the edges: keep text and logos at least 1/4" inside the trim line. Pages in a stapled booklet shift very slightly at the outer edge.
- Match the page count: the number of pages in your PDF should match the page count you order.
More tips are in our design guide.
How ordering works
- Choose your options: size and page count, inside paper, cover, quantity and production time. The price updates as you go.
- Send your design: upload a print-ready PDF, or choose "Yes, Please Contact Me" under Need Design Help and our art team will reach out to build it with you.
- Approve your proof: you will see a free online proof at checkout.
- We check it and print it: a real person checks your file for size, resolution and print setup, then we print, staple, fold and trim every booklet.
- You get your booklets: shipped by UPS Ground, or pick them up free in Highland, IN.
Printed in-house, never outsourced
Flyover Print has been family-owned since 1957, with three generations of printing experience. We print every order on our own equipment in Highland, Indiana, a real person checks every file before it prints, and you can call us at 219.595.0902 and talk to the people who print your job.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 8.5" x 11" or 5.5" x 8.5" (portrait, stapled on the left) |
| Pages | 8 to 40 pages in steps of 4, cover included |
| Binding | Saddle stitched (2 staples), folded and trimmed on three sides |
| Inside paper | 100# Gloss Text or 70# Uncoated Text |
| Cover | 80# Gloss Cover, 14PT Uncoated Cardstock, or self cover |
| Printing | Full color on every page |
| Quantity | 25 to 1,000 booklets |
| File setup | One PDF of single pages in reading order, 8.75" x 11.25" or 5.75" x 8.75" with bleed |
| Proofs | Free online proof at checkout, plus a real person checks every file for size, resolution and print setup |
| Production | 5 business days, 3 business days or next business day (next day up to 250 booklets; orders after 10 AM Central start the next business day) |
| Shipping | UPS Ground anywhere in the U.S., free on orders of $49 or more. 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air upgrades available. Free local pickup in Highland, IN |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to print a booklet?
The price depends on size, page count, paper, cover and quantity, and the calculator at the top of this page shows your exact price as you choose. The price per booklet goes down as the quantity goes up.
What is a saddle-stitched booklet?
It is a booklet made from folded sheets that are nested together and stapled through the fold, like a magazine or a program. It lies fairly flat when open and is the most common way to bind booklets up to about 40 pages.
Why does the page count need to be a multiple of 4?
Each folded sheet makes 4 pages, so saddle-stitched booklets always come in steps of 4: 8, 12, 16 and so on. If your file is a page or two short, add a notes page, a photo or a blank page to reach the next multiple of 4.
Does the page count include the cover?
Yes. The cover counts as 4 pages: the front, the inside front, the inside back and the back. A 12-page booklet is the cover plus 8 inside pages.
Which paper and cover should we choose?
100# Gloss Text inside with an 80# Gloss Cover is our most popular combination and looks great with photos. Choose 70# Uncoated Text if people will write in the booklet, a 14PT cover for extra durability, or a self cover to keep the booklet light and lower the cost.
How do I set up my PDF?
Send one PDF with every page in reading order as single pages, 8.75" x 11.25" for letter or 5.75" x 8.75" for half letter, with 1/8" bleed. Keep text at least 1/4" from the trim. We arrange the pages for printing.
Can we get booklets next day?
Yes. Choose next-business-day production for up to 250 booklets, or 3-day or 5-day production for any quantity. Production time does not include shipping, so add UPS transit time or pick up free at our Highland, Indiana shop. Up against a deadline? Email info@flyoverprint.com.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum is 25 booklets, and you can order up to 1,000 online. The price per booklet goes down as the quantity goes up. For larger runs, email us for a quote.
Do you check our file?
Yes. You approve a free online proof at checkout, then a real person checks your file for size, resolution and print setup before it prints. We do not proofread your text, so please check spelling, dates and page order on your proof.
Is there booklet printing near me?
If you are in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago area, you can pick up your booklets free at our shop in Highland, Indiana. Anywhere else in the U.S., we ship by UPS Ground, free on orders of $49 or more.
Do you charge for shipping?
Shipping is charged at UPS rates, and UPS Ground is free on orders of $49 or more anywhere in the U.S. Need it sooner? 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air upgrades are available. Local pickup at our Highland, Indiana shop is always free.
Need a custom design or a bulk quote?
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Templates
To start, select the product size, preview the design guidelines, download the guidelines for reference, and proceed with the customization options.
