Is this a final supplier artwork template?
No. This is a planning panel map for fold order, safe areas, and briefing. Confirm the exact supplier template, bleed, and fold allowance before final artwork upload.
Free print planning tool
Brochure Fold Template Generator
Pick a fold, choose a flat size, see the panel order, and download a practical SVG panel map before a designer starts the brochure artwork.
Start with the job, not the fold
What should this brochure do?
Pick the closest goal. The tool will recommend a fold and size, then you can still adjust the details.
Recommended starting point: Tri-fold / C-fold on A4 flat - 210 x 297 mm. menus, service explainers, price lists, and compact sales handouts.
Panel width guide
Use these as planning widths only. A printer-supplied template remains the source of truth for final production.
Outside panel order
- 1Back panel
- 2Fold-in flap
- 3Front cover
Inside panel order
- 1Inside left
- 2Inside middle
- 3Inside right
Print check before upload
The fold-in flap is usually slightly narrower than the cover/back panels.
Put the strongest promise on the front cover and contact details on the back panel.
Do not place QR codes, phone numbers, or small type on fold lines.
This tool is a planning map, not a replacement for the exact supplier artwork template. Before placing an order, confirm the final flat size, fold allowance, bleed, and panel widths on the brochure product page or with Printulu support.
Should this go straight to order?
Use this quick route check before sending the brief to a designer, reseller, or Printulu support.
Recommended next step
Artwork check first
Resolve these before promising price, deadline, or artwork approval:
- Artwork is not final yet.
Copy-ready print brief
Paste this into a designer brief, reseller handoff, or quote request so the fold, panel order, bleed, and safe-margin assumptions are explicit.
Printulu brochure artwork brief Campaign goal: Compact sales handout Fold type: Tri-fold / C-fold Best for: menus, service explainers, price lists, and compact sales handouts Flat size: 297 mm x 210 mm (A4 flat - 210 x 297 mm) Panel widths: Back panel: 100 mm | Fold-in flap: 97 mm | Front cover: 100 mm Bleed: 3 mm on trimmed edges Safe margin: 5 mm inside trim and folds Outside panel order: Back panel | Fold-in flap | Front cover Inside panel order: Inside left | Inside middle | Inside right Recommended next step: Artwork check first Designer checks: keep QR codes, phone numbers, small text, and logos away from fold lines; confirm exact supplier template before final PDF export. Commercial route: order standard brochures online; request a quote for unusual folds, non-standard sizes, or multi-page brochure/booklet jobs.
Why this matters
- It prevents the common cover/flap/back-panel mix-up.
- It tells the designer where not to place small text or QR codes.
- It separates standard brochure orders from custom-quote fold jobs.
Order brochures
Use this when the format is standard and your artwork is ready.
Quote unusual folds
Use this for gate folds, non-standard sizes, or multi-page brochure jobs.
Check artwork
Validate bleed, margins, colour mode, and print readiness before upload.
Brochure fold FAQ
Which brochure fold should I choose?
Use tri-fold for compact service or menu handouts, Z-fold for step-by-step information, bi-fold for image-led company profiles, and gate fold for premium reveal pieces that need a custom quote.
Can I download the brochure panel map?
Yes. The tool exports the current panel map as an SVG file that can be shared with a designer or used in a print brief.
What should stay away from brochure fold lines?
Keep QR codes, small type, phone numbers, logos, and legal details away from fold lines and trim edges. Use a safe margin inside every panel.