How to Make a Booklet
To make a booklet, plan your content into a page count that’s a multiple of four, design the pages in a layout tool, export to PDF, then either print it with saddle stitching or share it online as a page-turning flipbook. The whole process can take under an hour for a simple booklet.
Step 1: Plan your pages
Sketch what goes on each page, including the front and back covers. If you’re printing with saddle stitching, keep the total a multiple of four (8, 12, 16, 20…) so the folded sheets nest correctly. For digital-only booklets, any page count works.
Step 2: Design and export to PDF
Lay out the booklet in a tool you already know — Canva, Google Docs, Word, or InDesign. Use consistent margins and a clear type hierarchy, then export the finished design as a PDF, which becomes your master file for both print and web.
Step 3: Print or publish online
For print, send the PDF to a print shop and specify saddle stitching or perfect binding. To share it online, upload the PDF to a flipbook maker: it becomes a page-turning booklet you send as a link, embed on a site, or turn into a QR code — no download needed for the reader.
FAQ
What’s the easiest way to make a booklet?+
Design it in a familiar tool like Canva or Google Docs, export to PDF, and either print it or upload the PDF to a flipbook maker to share online. You don’t need specialist software.
How do I share a booklet without printing it?+
Turn the PDF into a flipbook with Living Page and share the link. Readers flip through it in the browser on any device, and you can track views.