A worked example
100 target pages and 4 sheets per signature need 7 signatures, 28 sheets and 12 blank pages.
BINDKIND / EVERYDAY TOOLS
A stack of paper.A book of your own.
Plan signatures, measure a text block and lay out a simple cover and sewing stations.
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YOUR LITTLE WORKBENCH
ON YOUR DEVICE ✦Signature planner
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THE METHOD / 01
A clear wayfrom start to finish.
One folded sheet makes four pages. Signatures = ceil(target pages ÷ (4 × sheets per signature)).
Keep the assumptions clear
Includes all target pages you enter. No automatic imposition or PDF rearrangement.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Good to know.
Are my inputs uploaded?
No. Processing runs locally in your browser. The host still receives normal requests for website pages and assets.
Can I keep my result?
Use the download controls for the current tool or print from your browser. Your valid edits autosave in this browser. Export a JSON backup to move devices; see the privacy page.
Do I need an account?
No sign-up, paid API or subscription is required. Both languages use the same tools. English always opens at the root address.
BINDKIND / TOOLKIT
A little help for every step.
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Signature planner
Group folded sheets into signatures, including blank pages.
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Spine estimate
Estimate paper-block thickness using your own measured paper sample.
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Cover layout
Calculate a flat case cover with two boards, a spine and turn-ins.
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Sewing stations
Space sewing stations evenly between top and bottom margins.
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