Bookbinder

Bookbinder is a lightweight application whose purpose is to help you convert PDF files to a format suitable for bookbinding purposes. It is Java-based and runs on all Windows flavors out there.

The layout is straightforward and gathers all configuration settings under a single panel. There’s no support for a help manual, but the dedicated parameters look easy to work with, so you can decode them on your own.

PDF files can be added in the working environment using only the built-in browse button because you cannot rely on the drag-and-drop support.

The tool reveals a few details about the PDF file that you are about to process, such as filename, number of pages, page size, and page ratio.

What’s more, you are given the freedom to select the unit of measurement (inches, millimeters or points), adjust the paper size (e.g. A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9), choose the printer type (single-sided or duplex), and rotate the pages 180 degrees.

Other important tweaks worth being mentioned enable you to pick the book size from several predefined options, like standard paperback, large format paperback or full paper size, or manually input the size of the book.

Page scaling tweaks allow you to preserve the proportion of the original PDF file or stretch the files in order to fit the document. You can insert a flyleaf for adding two blank sides at the start and end of the file.

You can choose between different binding formats, such as booklet, perfect bound (4 consecutive pages), standard (8 sheets), or custom one. You are not allowed to select the saving directory. By default, Bookbinder saves the output PDF files into the same folder where the program is stored.

To sum things up, Bookbinder is of great help in case you intend to bind your PDF books. Its intuitive layout makes it an ideal candidate for rookies and professionals alike.