How to Print PDF as Booklet on Windows/Mac

Whether you're trying to print a PDF as booklet from Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or a local file, browser-based viewers lack dedicated booklet layout controls. This guide shows you how to print PDF as booklet properly on Windows 10/11 and Mac using UPDF — with automatic page reordering, binding direction, and double-sided subset options — no Adobe required.

Part 1: PDF Booklet Printing: Everything You Need to Know

The booklet has various formats depending upon the need of a user. However, an average booklet contains 4 to 52 pages and functions as a small book. The letter-size paper of a booklet is folded in half, which helps the user to read the content in the same way as we read in a book. The most common size of a landscape or portrait booklet is 5.5 in x 8.5 in.

While browsers like Microsoft Edge and Chrome let you open PDFs, their built-in print dialogs lack dedicated booklet controls — such as automatic page reordering, binding direction, and double-sided subset options. For professional booklet printing, you need a dedicated tool. UPDF provides a one-stop solution to print PDF as booklet on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android with full layout control.

Part 2: How to Print PDF as Booklet on Windows 10/11?

Do you want to print PDF as a booklet on Windows? Discover the tool UPDF and launch it on your PC to print PDF files as a booklet. It allows you to print the PDF file in the desired layout with features like changing the paper scaling, size, and orientation in its print menu. Moreover, you can select page ranges easily for printing with this tool.

You can also customize the print content for the printing copy by selecting whether it includes forms, documents, and annotations. To print PDF in booklet format on Windows, download UPDF via the button below and install it on your computer. Then, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open Print Settings

Run UPDF on your PC to open its home page. Upload your PDF file on this tool by clicking on the "Open File" button and going to the "Arrow Down" tab near to "Save" button. From there, select the "Print" option to open the print menu. You can also press "Ctrl + P" directly to open the print settings.

Step 2: Select "Booklet" in the Page Size section

On the "Print" window, select the printer and page size from the given options. Now go to select the option of "Booklet."

Step 3: Select PDF Booklet Subset

From the "Booklet" settings, you can select "Page order". Here, it has three options: Both Sides, Front Side Only, and Back Side Only. Choose your preferred subset to print the booklet.

If you need to, you can change the Binding directions - the left or right direction.

In this part, UPDF also allows you to choose to print PDF in color or in grayscale.

Once done with the settings, navigate to the "Print" highlighted button and click on it to print your PDF file as a booklet. In addition to printing a PDF in portrait mode, UPDF also enables you to print in landscape mode. Want to try it? Tap on the "Free Download" button to get it.

If you want to learn more about UPDF for Windows, please watch the video below.

Part 3: How do I Print PDF as Booklet on Mac?

To print PDF as a booklet on Mac, UPDF is also a suitable choice. It offers various printing properties that enable users to take printouts in their desired style. To use UPDF for Mac to print PDFs as Booklets, you can follow the steps below.

Step 1. Download and Open PDF on UPDF

Click the button below to download and launch UPDF. Then, click on the "Open File" button on the home page to upload the PDF you want to print as a booklet.

Step 2: Adjust the Settings for Printing

After uploading the file, select the "File" tab displayed on top and select the "Print" option.

On the Print setting window, select your printer. Now, choose "On" in the "Double Sided". Go to the Layout section and click to open it. Now, choose "2" in the Pages per Sheet.

You can also do other settings based on your needs. When everything is done, click on the "Print" button to finalize the process.

Mac users: Once your booklet settings are configured, save the layout as a custom print preset in macOS System Settings. UPDF also lets you preview the exact page sequence on screen before sending it to the printer, saving paper and ink on test prints.

Download UPDF via the button below and try it now.

Part 4: Can I Print Bulk PDFs as Booklets at Once?

UPDF for Windows and Mac now supports the batch print feature. It will save money and improve your productivity. Below are the steps to follow. I will take Windows as an example. The steps on Mac are similar.

Step 1. Choose the Batch Print Feature

After you open the UPDF application on Windows, click on the "Tools" icon, and you will see many options for batch processing.

On the page, choose "Print".

Step 2. Add Files and Choose "Booklet"

Now you need to add as many PDF files as you want. In the right sidebar, click on the "Print". Choose the printer and select "Booklet". You can also set the booklet subset and the binding.

Step 3. Batch Print PDFs as Booklets

After you select the right printer, click the "Print" button. All your PDF files will be printed immediately. Easy, right? Download UPDF to try it now.

Part 5: FAQs about Printing PDF as Booklet

Conclusion

Booklets bring unlimited benefits with them as they engage with the audience in a cost-effective manner. You can design your booklet in a PDF file and print it in the form of a booklet. This article has comprehensively touched on how to print a PDF as a booklet through powerful tools and simple steps. Try UPDF now to enjoy the printing feature immediately.