Turn a PDF into a folded booklet
A booklet does not print pages in ordinary reading order. The outside sheet pairs the final page with page one, while the reverse pairs page two with the page before the final one. FigureOwl performs this saddle-stitch imposition and places two reading pages on every printed side.
Print double-sided, fold and staple
Download the imposed PDF and print it at actual size in landscape orientation. Choose double-sided printing and normally select flip on short edge. Keep the printed sheets in order, fold the stack through the center and staple along the fold. Printer duplex settings vary, so print one test sheet before producing a full run.
Automatic blank pages and back-cover control
A folded booklet needs a total reading-page count divisible by four. FigureOwl adds up to three blank pages automatically. The default option inserts blanks before the final page so a designed final page remains the outside back cover. You can instead place all blanks after the document.
A4, US Letter, Legal and A3 booklet sheets
Choose the physical paper loaded in the printer. Every output side is landscape, with two source pages fitted proportionally. A4 sheets fold to approximately A5 pages, while US Letter sheets create half-letter pages. Legal and A3 support larger finished formats.
Left-bound and right-bound reading
Left binding supports ordinary left-to-right books, programs and manuals. Right binding mirrors each imposed pair for right-to-left reading. Check a printed proof carefully before producing Arabic, Hebrew, manga or other right-bound work.
Vector output and practical limits
Visible source page content is embedded into the new sheets instead of converted to screenshots, so text and line art stay sharp and text generally remains selectable. Interactive forms, links, comments, bookmarks, attachments and certificate signatures are not transferred. Simple fold-and-staple booklets work best for shorter documents; thick stacks can suffer from page creep and may need professional imposition.
Private browser-local processing
Your source and booklet PDF remain on your device. FigureOwl does not receive or store the document. The tool accepts one PDF up to 100 MB and 100 pages.