Octavo is an app that transforms the layout of booklets, brochures, mini Zines, business cards, and more from complex page number calculations into a simple, easy-to-use workflow. Simply import a PDF file, and Octavo will automatically calculate the page order required for duplex printing, add fold lines and saddle-stitch binding marks, and arrange the pages into a print-ready layout.

If you’ve ever tried to print a booklet but didn’t know how to arrange the pages, or wasted half a ream of paper figuring out printer settings, then Octavo is made for you. This app was born from a real problem the developer encountered: after upgrading their laser printer, the new print driver had removed the “Booklet Printing” feature.

Features

Effortless Booklet Creation

Create saddle-stitch bound booklets with automatic page ordering. Just import a PDF and Octavo handles all the layout calculations automatically.

Mini Zine from a Single Sheet

Fold a single sheet of paper into an 8-page mini Zine or accordion fold. Perfect for promotional materials, artistic creations, and quick publishing.

Business Card and Label Layout

Automatically arrange business cards or labels onto standard-sized paper, with adjustable rows, columns, and spacing based on paper type.

Tidy Up Messy PDFs

Fix mismatched page sizes, correct skewed scans, and precisely adjust page positions. Also supports applying image processing filters like black & white, sharpen, and denoise.

Real-Time Preview

See the exact final layout before printing. The layout updates instantly as you adjust parameters, allowing immediate preview.

Print Marks and Page Numbers

Add crop marks, fold marks, and registration marks. Optionally add page numbers for easy binding later.

Printer Control

Set duplex printing parameters, view the printer’s non-printable area, and manage paper trays and paper settings.