{"id":19192,"date":"2025-11-20T08:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/?p=19192"},"modified":"2025-11-25T05:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T10:33:20","slug":"types-of-brochures-folds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/","title":{"rendered":"All 15 Types of Brochures Explained (With Images)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/cheap-brochure-printing\/\">Brochures<\/a><\/strong> are one of the surest ways to showcase your <strong>products<\/strong> or <strong>services<\/strong> in an impactful, memorable way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not all brochures are equal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brochures are one of the most flexible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/all-products\/\">print products<\/a> available as they can be adapted for whatever purpose you need them for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brochures stand apart from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/flyer-printing\/\">flyers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/bulk-poster-printing\/\">posters<\/a> due to their defining characteristics: <strong>the fold.<\/strong> This interactive element makes brochures more engaging for customers and offers a superior way to compartmentalize your service efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve created a guide to the most popular brochure folds to help you choose the best one for your print marketing, <strong>ensuring maximum ROI<\/strong>, <strong>sales conversions<\/strong>, and the <strong>effectiveness of your printing marketing strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Types_of_Brochures_Folds_Key_Highlights\" >Types of Brochures &amp; Folds: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#15_Types_of_Brochures_Folds\" >15 Types of Brochures &amp; Folds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Fold-Based_Brochures\" >Fold-Based Brochures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#1_Bi-Fold_Half-Fold\" >1. Bi-Fold (Half-Fold)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#2_Tri-Fold_Letter_Fold\" >2. Tri-Fold (Letter Fold)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#3_Z-Fold\" >3. Z-Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#4_Accordion_Fold\" >4. Accordion Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#5_Gate_Fold\" >5. Gate Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#6_Double_Gate_Fold\" >6. Double Gate Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#7_French_Fold_Cross_Fold\" >7. French Fold (Cross Fold)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#8_Roll_Fold\" >8. Roll Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#9_Double_Parallel_Fold\" >9. Double Parallel Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#10_Quarter_Fold\" >10. Quarter Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#11_Map_Fold\" >11. Map Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#12_Mailing_Fold\" >12. Mailing Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#13_Step_Fold\" >13. Step Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#14_Pyramid_Fold\" >14. Pyramid Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#15_Combination_Fold\" >15. Combination Fold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#2026_Graphic_Design_Tips_for_Different_Brochure_Folds\" >2026 Graphic Design Tips for Different Brochure Folds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Bleed\" >Bleed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Trim\" >Trim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Safety_Area\" >Safety Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#General_Design_Tips\" >General Design Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Choosing_Brochure_Paper_and_Finish_Top_Things_to_Consider\" >Choosing Brochure Paper and Finish: Top Things to Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Paperweight_for_Printing_Brochures\" >Paperweight for Printing Brochures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Coating_and_Finishes\" >Coating and Finishes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/#Get_Quality_Brochure_Printing_with_ChilliPrinting\" >Get Quality Brochure Printing with ChilliPrinting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Brochures_Folds_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Types of Brochures &amp; Folds: Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brochure Folds:<\/strong> We explore 15 different types of brochure folds, categorized into fold-based, accordion &amp; multi-page, and specialty &amp; custom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graphic Design Tips:<\/strong> We cover key design considerations like bleed, trim, safety area, and general design principles to ensure print quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper and Finish:<\/strong> We discuss the importance of paperweight (text stock vs. card stock) and various coatings (gloss, matte, specialty) for the brochure&#8217;s final look and feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Types_of_Brochures_Folds\"><\/span>15 Types of Brochures &amp; Folds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in professional graphic design is a priority for many businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/piktochart.com\/blog\/graphic-design-business-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">19%<\/a> of them are spending more than $10,000 per year to ensure their marketing materials stand out where one of the main areas that investment pays off is in printed brochures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" data-attachment-id=\"19343\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/statistical-infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-chilliprinting\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Statistical Infographic on graphic design spending budget by ChilliPrinting\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Copyright @ ChilliPrinting.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?fit=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?fit=788%2C526&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=788%2C526&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Statistical Infographic on graphic design spending budget by ChilliPrinting\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Statistical-Infographic-on-graphic-design-spending-budget-by-ChilliPrinting.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each <strong>brochure type<\/strong> offers a unique way to deliver <strong>detailed information<\/strong> to <strong>potential customers<\/strong>, especially those who have already shown interest in a product or brand. Their <strong>versatile structure<\/strong> allows for <strong>creative design<\/strong> with endless variations in size, content and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating <strong>eye-catching colors<\/strong>, <strong>powerful text<\/strong>, and <strong>innovative design<\/strong>, <strong>brochures<\/strong> can effectively present <strong>further details<\/strong>, unlike, for example, a poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of all the <strong>most common types of brochures<\/strong> in one table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#fffcf5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Brochure Type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Primary Use Cases<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Bi-Fold (Half-Fold)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 fold, 4-page booklet<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Telling a story, highlighting key messages about your event or product<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tri-Fold (Letter Fold)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 folds, good for breaking up information<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Trade fairs, doctor&#8217;s offices, museums, hotels, real estate agencies, restaurants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Z-Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Z-shape when opened, continuous information flow<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Timelines, step-by-step guides, showcasing products at trade shows<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Accordion Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Folds back and forth like a fan, 3+ panels<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Step-by-step guides, timelines, long visual narratives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Gate Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Outer panels fold inward, reveals large central panel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High-impact product launches, luxury branding, showcasing impressive visuals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Double Gate Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gate fold with additional vertical fold, more surface area<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Branding, content, and imagery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>French Fold (Cross Fold)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Folds horizontally then vertically, 8 panels, large display area<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Invitations, greeting cards, promotional maps, marketing material that benefits from a surprising reveal or a large interior graphic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Roll Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4+ panels fold inward to width of single panel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Comprehensive guides, tutorials, service menus where information needs to be presented in a logical, unfolding sequence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Double Parallel Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All folds parallel, folded in half twice, around 8 panels<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detailed marketing materials, reference pieces, product lists, service catalogs, general informational brochures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Quarter Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Folds vertically and horizontally at 90-degrees, 4 equal panels<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Event programs, greeting cards, promotional materials where a simple yet refined presentation is preferred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Map Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parallel and perpendicular folds, large display area when unfolded<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tourist maps, large-scale posters, detailed event guides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mailing Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Designed as a &#8220;self-mailer,&#8221; meets postal regulations, wafer seal\/tab<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Direct mail campaigns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Step Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Accordion fold with different panel widths, cascading effect<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Visually indexing content, step-by-step guides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pyramid Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Custom die-cuts and scoring, folds into 3D pyramid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High-end invitations, product launches, memorable and stand out material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Combination Fold<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Merges two folding styles, versatile structure for varied content types<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Creative marketing pieces, product catalogs, informational brochures that benefit from distinct visual groupings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fold-Based_Brochures\"><\/span>Fold-Based Brochures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most <strong>common brochure types<\/strong> are <strong>fold-based brochures<\/strong> that are <strong>single sheets of paper<\/strong> that are <strong>folded together<\/strong> to create different panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <strong>large variety of different folds<\/strong> that are suitable for different use cases and are the most common offered by printing companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bi-Fold_Half-Fold\"><\/span>1. Bi-Fold (Half-Fold)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>bi-fold<\/strong> or <strong>half-fold brochure<\/strong> is the simplest type. Created by folding a single sheet of paper in half, creates a <strong>four-page booklet<\/strong> to put information on all 2 panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two interior pages are ideal for telling a story of highlighting key messages about your event or product:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"591\" data-attachment-id=\"19209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/bi-fold-new\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?fit=1365%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1365,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bi-Fold New\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C263&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?fit=788%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New.webp?resize=788%2C591&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank open bi-fold brochure design\" class=\"wp-image-19209\" style=\"width:534px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=350%2C263&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=450%2C338&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bi-Fold-New-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tri-Fold_Letter_Fold\"><\/span>2. Tri-Fold (Letter Fold)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>tri-fold brochure<\/strong> is the classic brochure that you will find at trade fairs, doctor&#8217;s offices, museums, hotels, real estate agencies, and of course restaurants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the fold that allows for a <strong>good deal of information<\/strong> that can be broken up neatly to give a powerful summary of what your company offers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"578\" data-attachment-id=\"19195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/tri-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?fit=1396%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1396,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tri-Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?fit=350%2C257&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C578&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank tri-fold brochure template\" class=\"wp-image-19195\" style=\"width:470px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=1024%2C751&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=350%2C257&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C563&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C330&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?resize=1200%2C880&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tri-Fold.webp?w=1396&amp;ssl=1 1396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, here&#8217;s a video showcasing how to fold paper for tri-fold brochures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdXdsPkqFBo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Z-Fold\"><\/span>3. Z-Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Z-fold brochure<\/strong> forms a <strong>Z-shape <\/strong>when opened creating a continuous flow of information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This design is excellent for presenting information in a sequential manner, making it ideal for timelines, step-by-step guides, or showcasing products at trade shows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"881\" data-attachment-id=\"19196\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/z-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?fit=1024%2C1144&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1144\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Z-Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?fit=313%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C881&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C881&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three panels folded as the letter Z\" class=\"wp-image-19196\" style=\"width:438px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=916%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=313%2C350&amp;ssl=1 313w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C858&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C168&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C503&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Z-Fold.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Accordion_Fold\"><\/span>4. Accordion Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>accordion fold<\/strong> is a versatile style created by folding a single sheet of paper back and forth, much like a fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This common method typically creates <strong>three or more panels<\/strong> that fold out into a long, continuous display:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"506\" data-attachment-id=\"19199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/double-gate-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?fit=1593%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1593,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Double Gate Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?fit=350%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three-panel folded paper display\" class=\"wp-image-19199\" style=\"width:502px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=1024%2C658&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=350%2C225&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C494&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=1536%2C987&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C289&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?resize=1200%2C771&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Gate-Fold.webp?w=1593&amp;ssl=1 1593w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This format is perfect for presenting information sequentially, making it ideal for step-by-step guides, timelines, and long visual narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gate_Fold\"><\/span>5. Gate Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>gate fold<\/strong> features<strong> two outer panels that fold inward<\/strong> to meet in the middle like a pair of gates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When opened, it reveals a larger impactful central panel, perfect for showcasing impressive visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"704\" data-attachment-id=\"19198\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/gate-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?fit=1146%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1146,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gate Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?fit=350%2C313&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C704&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C704&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank white gate-fold brochure design\" class=\"wp-image-19198\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=1024%2C915&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=350%2C313&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C686&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?w=1146&amp;ssl=1 1146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gate-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C402&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Double_Gate_Fold\"><\/span>6. Double Gate Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another variation of the gate fold is the <strong>double gate fold<\/strong>, where there is an additional vertical fold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a gate fold that\u2019s then folded in half, providing even more surface area for branding, content, and imagery:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19392\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/double-gate-fold-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?fit=1024%2C1391&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1391\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"double-gate-fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?fit=258%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?fit=754%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=754%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four panels of a double gate fold\" class=\"wp-image-19392\" style=\"width:351px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=754%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=258%2C350&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=768%2C1043&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=150%2C204&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/double-gate-fold-1.webp?resize=450%2C611&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_French_Fold_Cross_Fold\"><\/span>7. French Fold (Cross Fold)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>french fold<\/strong> (or <strong>cross fold<\/strong>) involves folding a single sheet of paper in half horizontally and then in half again vertically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a <strong>compact brochure with eight panels<\/strong>, which opens to a large, single display area:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/french-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?fit=898%2C1386&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"898,1386\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"French Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?fit=227%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?fit=663%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=663%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank tri-fold brochure template\" class=\"wp-image-19200\" style=\"width:260px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=663%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 663w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=227%2C350&amp;ssl=1 227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C1185&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C232&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C695&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/French-Fold.webp?w=898&amp;ssl=1 898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a versatile option for <strong>invitations<\/strong>, <strong>greeting cards<\/strong>, <strong>promotional maps<\/strong>, or any <strong>marketing material<\/strong> that benefits from a surprising reveal or a large interior graphic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-05b14929 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-38b38886\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-1d35e12c6e2380d732dd3fcb6d19ce2b\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.2\"><strong>Design your custom brochure today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/cheap-brochure-printing\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">Configure your brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce4ee4a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-03229f1e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brochure-cream-and-black.webp ,https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brochure-cream-and-black.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brochure-cream-and-black.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brochure-cream-and-black.webp?resize=379%2C273&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brochure (cream and black)\" class=\"uag-image-18829\" width=\"379\" height=\"273\" title=\"Brochure (cream and black)\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Roll_Fold\"><\/span>8. Roll Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>roll fold brochure<\/strong> usually has <strong>four or more panels that fold inward<\/strong> to be the width of a single panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>roll fold<\/strong> is ideal for comprehensive guides, tutorials, or service menus where information needs to be presented in a logical, unfolding sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"509\" data-attachment-id=\"19201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/roll-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=1586%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1586,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Roll Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=788%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C509&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"White folded paper display stand\" class=\"wp-image-19201\" style=\"width:516px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C661&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=350%2C226&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C992&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?w=1585&amp;ssl=1 1585w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=450%2C291&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C775&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1323&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Roll-Fold-scaled.webp?w=1586&amp;ssl=1 1586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Double_Parallel_Fold\"><\/span>9. Double Parallel Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>double<\/strong> <strong>parallel fold<\/strong> is where all the folds are parallel to each other. The paper is first folded in half and then folded again in the same direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates around <strong>8 panels<\/strong> on which content can be presented:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"681\" data-attachment-id=\"19202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/double-parallel-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?fit=1185%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1185,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Double Parallel Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?fit=350%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C681&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank double parallel fold paper\" class=\"wp-image-19202\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=1024%2C885&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=350%2C303&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C664&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?w=1184&amp;ssl=1 1184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?w=1185&amp;ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C130&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C389&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Double-Parallel-Fold.webp?resize=2048%2C1770&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Double parallel folds<\/strong> are great for <strong>detailed marketing materials<\/strong> or <strong>reference pieces<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer more space than a <strong>tri-fold<\/strong> while maintaining a clean, straightforward layout that\u2019s ideal for <strong>product lists, service catalogs, or general informational brochures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Quarter_Fold\"><\/span>10. Quarter Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> quarter fold <\/strong>creates four equal panels by folding the sheet once vertically and once horizontally at a 90-degree angle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a <strong>compact, booklet-style layout<\/strong> that opens naturally and neatly. It\u2019s often used for event programs, greeting cards, or promotional materials where a simple yet refined presentation is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"577\" data-attachment-id=\"19203\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/quarter-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=1397%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1397,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Quarter Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=788%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C577&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank white paper, quarter-folded\" class=\"wp-image-19203\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=350%2C256&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C563&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?w=1398&amp;ssl=1 1398w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?w=1397&amp;ssl=1 1397w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=450%2C330&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C879&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quarter-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1501&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Map_Fold\"><\/span>11. Map Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>map fold<\/strong> uses a combination of <strong>parallel and perpendicular folds<\/strong> to turn a large sheet of paper into a compact, portable document. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When unfolded, it reveals a <strong>single, large display area<\/strong>, making it ideal for tourist maps, large-scale posters, or detailed event guides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"609\" data-attachment-id=\"19204\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/map-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?fit=1324%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1324,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?fit=350%2C271&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C609&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C609&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank folded map with no details\" class=\"wp-image-19204\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=1024%2C792&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=350%2C271&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C594&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?w=1324&amp;ssl=1 1324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?w=1325&amp;ssl=1 1325w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C348&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=1200%2C928&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Map-Fold.webp?resize=2048%2C1583&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Mailing_Fold\"><\/span>12. Mailing Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>mailing fold<\/strong> is any brochure style, often a <strong>tri-fold<\/strong> or <strong>bi-fold<\/strong>, that is designed to be sent as a &#8220;<strong>self-mailer<\/strong>&#8221; without an envelope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panels are folded to meet postal regulations and are often secured with a <strong>wafer seal or tab<\/strong>, making it a cost-effective choice for direct mail campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/mailing-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?fit=1024%2C1437&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1437\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mailing Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?fit=249%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?fit=729%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=729%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Plain white folded paper template\" class=\"wp-image-19205\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=729%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 729w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=249%2C350&amp;ssl=1 249w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C1078&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C211&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mailing-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C632&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Step_Fold\"><\/span>13. Step Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>step fold<\/strong>, also known as a <strong>stepped accordion<\/strong>, is a variation of an <strong>accordion fold<\/strong> where the panels have different widths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a <strong>cascading<\/strong> or &#8220;<strong>stepped<\/strong>&#8221; effect when folded, allowing the edge and title of each section to remain visible, which is perfect for visually indexing content or step-by-step guides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"905\" data-attachment-id=\"19373\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/step-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?fit=1024%2C1176&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1176\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Step Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?fit=305%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?fit=788%2C905&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C905&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three blank white folded papers\" class=\"wp-image-19373\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=892%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 892w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=305%2C350&amp;ssl=1 305w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=768%2C882&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=150%2C172&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Step-Fold.webp?resize=450%2C517&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Pyramid_Fold\"><\/span>14. Pyramid Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>pyramid fold<\/strong> is a creative <strong>specialty fold<\/strong> that requires custom <strong>die-cuts and scoring<\/strong> to achieve its shape. It&#8217;s designed to fold into a <strong>three-dimensional pyramid<\/strong>, adding an interactive &#8220;wow&#8221; factor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique format is ideal for high-end invitations, product launches, or any material designed to be memorable and stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19372\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/pyramid-fold-example\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?fit=1024%2C1547&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1547\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pyramid Fold Example\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?fit=232%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?fit=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example-678x1024.webp?resize=678%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stack of blank, layered white paper sheets arranged in a cascading, offset layout with soft shadows.\" class=\"wp-image-19372\" style=\"width:292px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=232%2C350&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=768%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=1017%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1017w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=150%2C227&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?resize=450%2C680&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pyramid-Fold-Example.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Combination_Fold\"><\/span>15. Combination Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>combination fold<\/strong> is a hybrid layout that merges two different folding styles, such as a <strong>bi-fold<\/strong> and a <strong>tri-fold<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a <strong>versatile structure<\/strong> that can accommodate <strong>varied sections<\/strong> or <strong>content types<\/strong> within the same brochure:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"523\" data-attachment-id=\"19208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-brochures-folds\/combination-fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=1545%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1545,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Combination Fold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?fit=788%2C523&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold.webp?resize=788%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank white folded paper surface\" class=\"wp-image-19208\" style=\"width:557px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C679&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=350%2C232&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1018&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=450%2C298&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C795&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Combination-Fold-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1357&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The combination fold is an <strong>adaptable choice<\/strong> for <strong>creative marketing pieces<\/strong>, <strong>product catalogs<\/strong>, or <strong>informational brochures<\/strong> that benefit from <strong>distinct visual groupings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Graphic_Design_Tips_for_Different_Brochure_Folds\"><\/span>2026 Graphic Design Tips for Different Brochure Folds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each brochure fold has their <strong>own technical considerations <\/strong>when it comes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/five-easy-rules-of-graphic-design\">graphic design<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bleed, trim, and safety area<\/strong> vary enormously so that when printed, the brochure can be cut and folded in the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some design tips for different brochure folds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bleed\"><\/span>Bleed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bleed prevents an unwanted white sliver from appearing on the final product if the cut is a bit off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard bleed is <strong>1\/8&#8243; <\/strong>on all four outer sides of a flat, unfolded sheet. Your design\u2019s background color or image must extend this far beyond the final cut edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fold Specific Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For All Folds:<\/strong> The bleed only goes on the four outer edges of the entire unfolded sheet. You never add bleed to internal fold lines for brochures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For All Folds:<\/strong> You set up your file as one large, flat sheet (e.g., 11&#8243; x 8.5&#8243;). You then add a 1\/8&#8243; bleed to all four <em>outside<\/em> edges of that sheet, making your final file dimensions 11.25&#8243; x 8.75&#8243;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scorning:<\/strong> Since folds are created by scorning (creasing the paper), there is not as much risk of a cutting error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more in our complete guide to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/print-bleed-explained\"><strong>Print Bleed<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trim\"><\/span>Trim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The trim is the <strong>actual final and finished edge<\/strong> of your brochure after it has been cut out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All your panel measurements and safety areas need to be based on this trim line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fold-Specific Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tri-Fold:<\/strong> The three panels <strong>are not the same size.<\/strong> The &#8220;inner&#8221; panel (the one that folds in) <strong>must be physically narrower<\/strong> (e.g., 1\/106&#8243; or 21.5-3mm) than the other two panels to tuck inside without buckling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Z-Fold (Accordion Fold):<\/strong> All three panels <strong>are the same size.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half-Fold (Bi-Fold):<\/strong> The two panels are identical (e.g., 11&#8243; x 8.5&#8243; sheet is folded into two 5.5&#8243; x 8.5&#8243; panels).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gate Fold:<\/strong> The panels are not the same size. The two outer &#8220;gate&#8221; panels that fold in are smaller, typically half the width of the large central panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the panel sizes themselves will be different depending on the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Area\"><\/span>Safety Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>safety area<\/strong>, sometimes referred to as the <strong>margin<\/strong>, is the inner safe zone (different from the bleed, which is outer). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety area is <strong>typically set 1\/8 inch<\/strong> inside the trim line and away from any fold lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fold-Specific Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fold Lines: <\/strong>Treat every fold line as a new safety margin.<strong> <\/strong>Do not place small text, logos, or a person&#8217;s face directly on a fold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tri-Fold &amp; Z-Fold:<\/strong> Be mindful of all internal folds. Keep text at least 1\/8&#8243; away from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half-Fold:<\/strong> It&#8217;s common to run a large photo across the inside spread, but avoid placing text or a key focal point (like a face) directly on the center fold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gate Fold:<\/strong> The front &#8220;cover&#8221; is formed by two panels meeting in the middle. Do <strong>not<\/strong> try to run a line of text or a single logo across this central seam. They will never align perfectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must keep all <strong>critical elements<\/strong> such as text, logos, or key parts of a photo, inside this <strong>safety area<\/strong>. This ensures that nothing important gets accidentally cut off during trimming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Design_Tips\"><\/span>General Design Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the technical setup, keep these<strong> core design principles<\/strong> in mind for a successful brochure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always Get a Template:<\/strong> Before you design anything, get the exact design template from your print provider. It will have the correct, precise measurements for trim (panel sizes) and safety areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan Your Content Flow:<\/strong> Map out what information goes on which panel. A tri-fold, for example, is read in a specific order (Cover -&gt; Inside Flap -&gt; Full Inside Spread -&gt; Back).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use High-Resolution Images:<\/strong> All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/tutorials\/image-resolution-color-mode-and-other-traps\/\">image resolution<\/a> for print must be at least <strong>300 DPI<\/strong> (Dots Per Inch) at their final printed size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use CMYK Color Mode:<\/strong> Your design software should be set to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/color-management-in-offset-printing\">CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)<\/a>, which is the color model for print. Designing in RGB (screens) will cause color shifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hierarchy is Key:<\/strong> Use font sizes, weights, and white space to guide the reader&#8217;s eye to the most important information first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget a Call to Action (CTA):<\/strong> Your brochure has a purpose. Make it clear what you want the reader to do next (e.g., &#8220;Visit our website,&#8221; &#8220;Call for a free consultation&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Brochure_Paper_and_Finish_Top_Things_to_Consider\"><\/span>Choosing Brochure Paper and Finish: Top Things to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of brochure paper you choose, as well as the <strong>coating<\/strong>, is just as important as that fold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the paper&#8217;s <strong>weight<\/strong> will influence both the <strong>foldability<\/strong> and the <strong>thickness<\/strong> of your finished brochure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paperweight_for_Printing_Brochures\"><\/span>Paperweight for Printing Brochures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brochures can be printed on a range of <strong>paperweights<\/strong>, from lighter <strong>text stock<\/strong> (typically 80 lb. or 100 lb.) to heavier <strong>card stock<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both have their uses when ordering brochures, one is usually more appropriate than the other for specific events and occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Text Stock: <\/strong>This is a lighter, more flexible paper, similar to a high-quality magazine page. It&#8217;s ideal for high-quantity brochures like take-out menus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/themes\/events-conventions\/\">event flyers<\/a>, or simple half-fold mailers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card Stock:<\/strong> This is a heavier, more durable, and <strong>premium-feeling paper.<\/strong> It&#8217;s perfect for high-end marketing brochures, sales kits, or presentation gate-folds that need to feel substantial and last longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out our full <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/what-does-paper-weight-mean\"><strong>Paper Weight<\/strong><\/a><strong> guide!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coating_and_Finishes\"><\/span>Coating and Finishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coatings<\/strong> are important ways for making your <strong>brochure<\/strong> look <strong>professional<\/strong> and <strong>premium<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, there are two types of <strong>coatings<\/strong> to choose from: <strong>matte<\/strong> or <strong>glossy<\/strong>, however there are others for more <strong>speciality brochures<\/strong> (e.g. <strong>Spot UV<\/strong>, <strong>soft-touch<\/strong>, or <strong>laminate<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gloss Coating:<\/strong> This finish provides a shiny, reflective surface that makes colors and photographs &#8220;pop.&#8221; It&#8217;s an excellent choice for <strong>travel, real estate, or product brochures<\/strong> that rely on vibrant imagery. However, the glare can make text-heavy panels (like an interior spread) harder to read in bright light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matte Coating:<\/strong> This provides a non-reflective, sophisticated finish that is smooth to the touch. It&#8217;s ideal for <strong>corporate, B2B, or informational brochures<\/strong> that are heavy on text. It offers excellent readability on all panels and has a modern, premium feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialty Finishes:<\/strong> For a high-end effect, you can add finishes that provide a memorable tactile and visual experience, often on cover panels. These include <strong>Soft Touch Laminate<\/strong> for a velvety texture, <strong>Spot UV<\/strong> to apply targeted gloss, <strong>Foil Stamping<\/strong> for metallic highlights, <strong>Embossing\/Debossing<\/strong> to create a 3D raised or indented effect, and <strong>Die Cutting<\/strong> to cut unique windows or shapes into the paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Quality_Brochure_Printing_with_ChilliPrinting\"><\/span>Get Quality Brochure Printing with ChilliPrinting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After <strong>designing the perfect brochure<\/strong>, the next step is choosing a reliable online printing service to bring it to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ChilliPrinting delivers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/\">online printing services<\/a> specializing in <strong>high-quality, cost-effective offset printing solutions for brochures<\/strong>, perfect for small to medium-sized businesses, non-profits, real estate agencies, and marketing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extensive Fold Variety:<\/strong> Choose from 12 unique brochure folds, from simple 2-panel Bi-Folds and 3-panel (Tri-Folds, Z-Folds, Gate Folds) to complex 4-panel and 5-panel roll folds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique Accordion Options:<\/strong> We are unique in offering extensive multi-panel Accordion Folds. Choose from 4, 5, 6, and 7-panel varieties, giving you the perfect way to organize and present detailed information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Customization:<\/strong> Create the ideal brochure for your brand. We offer a wide range of options, including various paperweights (like flexible text stocks and premium card stocks) and professional finishes (like vibrant gloss or sophisticated matte).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exceptional Value:<\/strong> We use high-volume offset printing, which makes printing in bulk incredibly affordable. The more brochures you print, the lower your cost-per-piece, maximizing your marketing ROI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guaranteed Quality:<\/strong> We are motivated by customer satisfaction and guarantee the highest quality for every project. Your brochures will be printed with sharp details, vibrant CMYK colors, and precise, clean folding every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliable Delivery &amp; Support:<\/strong> Our efficient production process and trusted shipping partners ensure your order is delivered on schedule. 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