Where the pages go
| Row | Left to right | Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Top | page 5, page 4, page 3, page 2 | upside down |
| Bottom | page 6, page 7, back cover, front cover | upright |
On US Letter each page is 69.8 × 108.0 mm, on A4 74.3 × 105.0 mm: about the size of a phone.
Ideas for eight pages
- A trip or a summer: one photo per page and one line under each.
- All about me: a classic for kids, with lists of favorite things and a page to draw on.
- A family recipe: the story, the ingredients, the steps and the cook’s tip, for every cousin.
- A thank-you zine for a teacher or a coach, made by the whole class or team.
For a moving picture on paper there is the video to flipbook maker, and more to make with photos is on the Photo gifts page.
Questions
How is an 8-page zine made from one sheet?
The sheet is folded into eight panels, cut once in the middle, and folded again so the panels become pages. That is why the top row prints upside down: it flips over in the fold. The PDF puts every page in the right place: bottom row, left to right, pages 6, 7, the back and the front cover; top row, upside down, pages 5, 4, 3 and 2.
How do I fold it?
Fold the sheet in half the long way and open it, then in half the short way twice to make eight panels. Fold it in half the short way and cut along the red line from the fold to the next crease. Open it, fold it the long way again, and push the two ends toward the middle until the cut opens and four pages meet. Fold the pages round with the cover on top. The second page of the PDF has the same steps.
What paper works?
Ordinary printer paper folds best; a heavier paper cracks at the folds. Print on one side only, at 100 percent, not "fit to page", so the folds fall on the lines.
Can I make copies for friends?
Yes, that is what zines are for. Print the PDF as often as you like, or print it once and copy the sheet on a photocopier; a black-and-white copy of a photo zine has the classic zine look.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The photos are drawn into the pages in your browser and the PDF is made there. The words and layouts are remembered in this browser for next time; the photos are not kept.