A5 Booklets

An A5 booklet is a printed, bound document measuring 148 x 210mm, exactly half the size of a standard A4 sheet. It sits neatly between the compact DL format and the larger A4, giving you a format that is substantial enough to carry rich content, easy to mail, and comfortable to hold and read. A5 is one of the most widely used booklet sizes in Australia for business and consumer print because it fits a standard C5 envelope, displays well on counters and reception desks, and packs a professional punch without the weight of a full A4 document.

A5 is the most popular catalogue printing format in Australia, and for good reason. Product catalogues, trade catalogues, wholesale price lists and seasonal lookbooks all read naturally at 148 x 210mm: large enough for full-bleed product photography and structured price tables, compact enough to mail in a standard C5 envelope or hand to a buyer at a trade show. We print catalogues from 8 to 32 pages on a choice of cover stocks with matching internals, saddle-stitched for a flat-opening read that lies on a counter or in a buyer's hands without bowing. For catalogues where the cover finish needs to elevate the brand, select a 250gsm cover at checkout and add gloss or matt lamination: gloss intensifies product photography for retail and homewares catalogues; matt gives the editorial restraint preferred for fashion lookbooks, wholesale catalogues and B2B price lists. For lighter-weight wholesale catalogues, the 170gsm cover in gloss or matt is also available. For premium-tier catalogues where a metallic logo or title accent matters, flat foil is also available on quote. For larger catalogue runs over 32 pages, perfect-bound A5 or A4 formats give a clean spine and room for richer content.

Restaurant menu printing and café menu printing are two of the most common uses for A5 booklets across Australian hospitality. The format works for full dinner menus, breakfast and brunch programs, tasting menus, kids menus, seasonal specials and dessert menus. For menus that need a wipe-clean, premium cover finish across busy services, select a 250gsm cover at checkout and add gloss or matt lamination: gloss for high-shine food photography, matt for the editorial restraint of fine-dining and contemporary venues. A5 is also the standard format for café menu booklets that combine all-day food with specialty coffee programs and weekly seasonal inserts; for shorter-run seasonal menus where weight matters, the 170gsm cover in gloss or matt is also available at checkout. For slimmer drinks-only menus, cocktail lists and wine lists, the narrower DL Booklet format may suit better.

A5 is the professional standard for company profile printing, capability statement printing and real estate property guide printing in Australia. The format reads as a substantial business document without the weight of an A4 brochure, photographs beautifully in agent-presented contexts, and mails easily in a C5 envelope or pitch pack. For documents that need a premium cover finish, select the 250gsm cover at checkout and add matt lamination: it minimises glare under fluorescent and showroom lighting, fingerprint-resists through repeated handling, and signals the restrained, premium tone that real estate agents, professional services firms and corporate sales teams need. For lighter-weight pitch documents and shorter-run profiles, the 170gsm cover in matt or gloss is also available. For premium-tier capability statements and pitch documents, flat foil firm logos in gold, silver or coloured pigment are also available on quote. Page counts typically run 12 to 24 pages, with company profiles often combining capability narrative, service overviews, case studies and team bios in one cohesive booklet.

Beyond catalogues, menus, profiles and property guides, A5 booklets are used across Australian businesses and events for:

• Event programs, conference programs and ceremony booklets
• Corporate training manuals and staff handbooks
• Lookbooks for fashion, homewares and lifestyle brands
• Sales kits, pitch documents and brand brochures
• Instructional booklets and technical guides
• Annual reports and impact reports for not-for-profits
• School yearbooks and graduation programs

Every A5 booklet is printed on either 170gsm or 250gsm cover stock with full-colour digital print. At checkout, choose from six cover finishes:

170gsm cover, gloss finish (unlaminated) is a lighter cover weight with a bright, reflective uncoated surface. The right pick for shorter-run lookbooks, event programs and bag inserts where weight matters and vivid colour still needs to come through.

170gsm cover, matt finish (unlaminated) is a lighter cover weight with a soft, low-sheen uncoated surface. Suits event programs, editorial profiles and lighter-weight pitch documents where understatement and lower mailing weight matter together.

250gsm cover, gloss finish (unlaminated) is the full cover weight with a bright, reflective uncoated surface. A substantial cover with vivid colour, suited to retail catalogues, lifestyle brochures and any project where the cover needs more body in hand.

250gsm cover, matt finish (unlaminated) is the full cover weight with a soft, low-sheen uncoated surface. Suits property guides, capability statements, fashion lookbooks and any cover where the substantial hand-feel matters as much as the editorial restraint.

250gsm gloss laminated is the full cover weight with a bright, reflective laminated surface. Wipe-clean for high-traffic hospitality services and the most durable option for hospitality menus and retail catalogues that handle heavy use.

250gsm matt laminated is the full cover weight with a soft, tactile laminated surface. The professional standard for real estate prestige guides, corporate capability statements, company profiles, fine-dining menus and editorial fashion lookbooks where the cover finish has to signal quality.

On the order page, the lamination selector appears once you choose the 250gsm cover. The 170gsm cover ships uncoated only.

For projects where the cover deserves an additional premium accent, flat foil in a range of metallic and pigment colours is available as a custom-quote upgrade. Flat foil is applied to the printed cover and pairs especially well with matt lamination on premium product catalogues, designer lookbooks, real estate prestige guides and capability statements. Available foil shades, including gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and selected pigment colours, are confirmed with our team at quote stage. Flat foil is not currently available on the standard order page. To add flat foil to your A5 booklet order, place your standard order with your chosen cover stock and finish, then contact our customer service team for a custom quote covering your flat foil colour and updated timeline.

Saddle stitching is the professional binding method for A5 booklets. Two metal staples are placed through the spine of the folded pages, creating a booklet that opens completely flat and holds its shape over repeated use. There is no rigid spine, so the booklet lies naturally in the hand.

Saddle stitching is ideal for booklets in the 8 to 32-page range and is the most cost-effective binding option for short-run and medium-run print jobs. The result is lightweight, easy to mail, and looks and feels polished from the first page to the last.

To get the best result from your A5 booklet print, follow these artwork preparation guidelines:

• File format: PDF, SVG or Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
• Dimensions: Set your document to A5 (148 x 210mm) with 3mm bleed on all sides
• Crop marks: Include standard printer crop marks
• Fonts: Outline or vectorise all fonts before saving
• Images: Embed all linked images at 300dpi or higher
• Dieline: Place the dieline on a separate top layer at 100% Magenta Spot Colour
• Colour mode: CMYK is recommended for accurate colour reproduction
• Flat foil artwork: For flat foil covers, supply the foil artwork as a separate layer flagged for foil application

A digital proof will be emailed to you after your order is placed. No booklets are printed until you approve the proof in writing.

Production for A5 booklets takes 3-7 working days after you approve your digital proof. Timelines may extend slightly during peak periods or for orders with flat foil cover upgrades, confirmed with you at quote stage.

Once dispatched, Australian delivery options are:

• Express (Startrack): 1-2 days metro / 3-5 days regional
• Standard (Australia Post): 2-5 days metro / 4-6 days regional

For international orders, flat-rate DHL Express at AUD $35 delivers in 2-4 working days to most destinations.

A5 booklets pair well with a range of complementary print formats. Consider adding:

• DL Booklets for pocket-sized cocktail menus, wine lists, hotel compendiums or direct mail pieces
• A4 Booklets when you need a larger canvas for annual reports or detailed trade catalogues
• Brochures for quick-reference tri-fold or bi-fold sales collateral
• Flyers for high-volume event and promotional distribution