Bi-fold brochure size
The standard bi-fold brochure size is 279.4 × 215.9 mm (11 × 8.5 inches), or 3300 × 2550 pixels at 300 DPI.
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Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (px) | 3300 × 2550 px |
| Aspect ratio | 11:8.5 |
| Size (inches) | 11 × 8.5 in |
| Size (cm) | 27.94 × 21.59 cm |
| Size (mm) | 279.4 × 215.9 mm |
| Supported formats | PDF, PNG, TIFF |
| Color mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 3 mm (0.118″) |
Print zones
| Zone | Dimensions | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 11 × 8.5″ | Final cut size |
| Bleed | 11.25 × 8.75″ | Design canvas (extends past trim) |
| Safe area | 10.75 × 8.25″ | Keep text and logos inside this zone |
Bi-Fold Brochure in pixels at different DPI
| Resolution | Width | Height | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 792 px | 612 px | Screen / web |
| 96 DPI | 1056 px | 816 px | Windows default |
| 150 DPI | 1650 px | 1275 px | Draft print / large posters |
| 300 DPI | 3300 px | 2550 px | High-quality print |
Design at this size with Moda
Start with a canvas pre-set to 3300×2550px and let AI generate your design.
Create a bi-fold brochure →Design tips
A standard bi-fold brochure is 11×8.5 inches (279.4×215.9mm) unfolded, folding in half to create four panels of 5.5×8.5 inches each. At 300 DPI, the unfolded canvas is 3300×2550 pixels. Bi-folds are simpler than tri-folds and work well for menus, programs, and product showcases.
- •Design at 3300×2550px (300 DPI). Each panel is 1650×2550px (5.5×8.5").
- •The inside spread reads as a single wide canvas when open — use it for hero imagery or comparison layouts.
- •No bleed on the fold line. Include 3mm bleed on all outer edges only.
What you need to know
A bi-fold brochure is the simplest folded format: one fold down the center of a Letter-size sheet creates four panels (two front, two back), each 5.5×8.5 inches. The fold can be vertical (portrait booklet) or horizontal (landscape booklet). The portrait fold is most common for brochures.
The four-panel layout naturally creates a cover, inside spread, and back cover. The inside spread (panels 2 and 3) is where your main content goes — it reads as a single wide canvas when the brochure is open. This makes bi-folds ideal for content that benefits from a wide view: restaurant menus, event programs, product comparison charts.
Design the bi-fold as a single 11×8.5" canvas with a center fold line. Both halves should work independently (each panel is self-contained) and together (the inside spread reads as one composition). Include 3mm bleed on the outer edges and no bleed on the fold line.
How to create a bi-fold brochure at the right size
- 1Open Moda and create a new canvas at 3300×2550 pixels.
- 2Design your bi-fold brochure using AI generation or start from a blank canvas.
- 3Export as PDF and upload to your platform.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a bi-fold brochure?
11×8.5 inches unfolded (same as tri-fold). Folds in half to 5.5×8.5 inches. Each of the 4 panels is 5.5×8.5".
What's the difference between bi-fold and tri-fold?
Bi-fold: 1 fold, 4 panels. Tri-fold: 2 folds, 6 panels. Bi-fold panels are larger (5.5") vs tri-fold (3.67").
Specs last verified: March 19, 2026. Dimensions may change as platforms update their requirements.