What this tool does
Arrange PDF pages for printing and folding into a small booklet. The output pairs pages in an imposed sequence rather than their normal on-screen reading order.
- What you can open
- One PDF to be printed as a folded booklet.
- What you will download
- One PDF arranged for booklet printing, with blank pages where needed.
How to use it
- Open the complete document in its normal reading order.
- Run the booklet layout and download the imposed result.
- Print a short test using duplex printing with short-edge flipping, then fold it.
Know the tradeoffs
- Blank pages are added when needed to complete a multiple of four.
- Printer duplex settings and paper handling still need to be checked.
Questions about this tool
Why are there blank pages at the end?
A folded booklet needs groups of four pages, so padding can be necessary.
Should I read the output straight through on screen?
Its sequence is designed for printing and folding rather than ordinary screen reading.