Calculer la largeur du dos
Calculez la largeur du dos de livre en millimètres selon le grammage et le nombre de pages, et concevez une couverture PDF.
Paramètres du dos de reliure
À propos de cet outil
The PDF Spine Bookbinder is a pre-press savior for designers, self-publishing authors, and commercial bidding teams.
When compiling thick book catalogs, bidding proposals, or annual directories, perfect binding (glue binding) requires a cover with precise spine coordinates. If the spine width is off by even 1mm, the bound cover will warp, shift, or crease. Calculating page counts against paper weight is complex and error-prone.
This tool utilizes a physically modeled GSM paper-to-thickness library. Simply input your PDF page count and select paper stock (e.g. 80 GSM offset, 100 GSM glossy). The engine calculates spine width down to micrometers and compiles a print-ready, extra-wide cover PDF complete with standard front/back flaps and precise fold mark creases.
Comment utiliser
Set pages & stock type
Input document page count and select the target paper stock specifications.
Input spine text
Enter book titles, author details, and customize spine/cover backgrounds.
3D Preview & Export
Spin and inspect your book cover in an interactive 3D binder. Export high-resolution vector PDF.
Cas d'utilisation
Thick Bidding Proposals
Design professional cover sheets with precise spine crease alignments for thick tender bids.
Thesis Hardcover Binding
Map out perfect spine layout widths for university master/doctorate degree theses.
Self-Publishing Novel Covers
Calculate book spine width easily before submitting files to Print-on-Demand publishing services.
Questions fréquemment posées
How accurate is the GSM paper-thickness calculation?
Highly accurate. Our physics library matches industry averages (e.g. 70 GSM = 0.09mm, 80 GSM = 0.10mm, 150 GSM glossy = 0.125mm). We also include a "Double-sided printing" toggle to halve calculations automatically.
Are the exported covers ready for direct printing?
Yes. The files are vector-perfect PDFs carrying standard registration marks, color bars, and spine guides, fully compliant with offset and digital commercial presses.
Can I upload a background image spanning the spine?
Yes. You can upload custom layouts, and our compositor will wrap and align the graphics across the spine folds automatically.