Double Gate Fold Brochure

To visualize it, put a standard sheet of paper 8.5" x 11" in front of you with the wider size in a horizontal position.Divide the paper into four equal parts so that each panel (page) will measure 8.5" x 2.75".  Starting from the left most side and the right most side, fold these two pages inward so their edges meet in the middle and look like a gate.

To make it a Double Gate Fold,  fold the paper again where the two edges meet in the middle. A single panel measuring 8.5" x 2.75" should be facing you (after turning it right).  We will consider the page facing you as the front cover and when you turn it over the other way, this will be the back cover. 

From there, it will be up to you on how you want to present your artwork. One way of presenting could be:

From the closed position, when you open the brochure, you may start your sequence on the left panel and it will continue to the next panel on the right.  Then when both pages are folded open (with the four panels inside now showing) , the presentation can start from the left going to the right.  This is just a suggestion as you can choose to do it differently.

Download the template we have so you can have a guide on where the folding will be and our safe zone (.025" inside the trim line) and bleed requirements (.025" outside the trim line). Images need to be in CMYK format with  a resolution of 250-300 DPI to print well.  Remember to ask for a free proof after you upload your file, so that you can get a PDF of the file before it goes to print. You can then print out the proof on your end, fold it and check the sequence if it correct. You can call us back to make any changes as we will not print until you approve the proof. The printing turnaround time will only start once you approve and make payment. Shipping transit time is counted separately from the production turnaround.