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# Which Page Flip Should I Choose?

# Which Page Flip Should I Choose?

When you upload a file, Simplebooklet will suggest a recommended page flip — but you can choose any option that fits your content. Here's a quick guide to help you pick the right one.

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## The Page Flip Categories

On the Convert page you'll see five tabs: **Recommended**, **Page Spread**, **Single Page**, **Trifold**, and **Gatefold**. Each tab contains different animation styles, but the tab itself determines how your pages are structured — not just how they look.

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## Page Spread

**Best for:** Magazines, newsletters, catalogs, annual reports, brochures, books — anything designed to be read as two pages side by side.

Your PDF pages are paired and displayed as open spreads, like a physical book or magazine. If your document starts with a single cover page followed by double-page layouts, Simplebooklet will automatically detect this and Page Spread is the right choice.

| If your entire PDF is formatted as landscape double-panel pages (like a bifold brochure), you'll also need to enable the **Bifold** option under Advanced Settings — see [Upload a Bifold Brochure](link) for details.

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## Single Page

**Best for:** Presentations, slide decks, flyers, menus, posters, calendars, one-pagers — any document where each page stands alone.

Each page is displayed one at a time as a full view. There are dozens of transition styles to choose from (Card Flip, Slide, Parallax, Board Book, and more) — pick one that matches the tone of your content.

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## Trifold

**Best for:** Trifold brochures only.

This option only appears if your PDF is exactly 2 pages with 3 panels per page. If your file is formatted correctly, choose **Trifold** to animate the fold across all panels, or **No Fold Back** to display the back as a flat page.

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## Gatefold

**Best for:** Gatefold brochures only.

Choose **Gatefold** if your document opens like saloon doors from the center, or **Double Gatefold** if one panel is intended as a front page. Only select this if your PDF is actually designed as a gatefold — choosing it for other documents will produce incorrect fold lines.

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## Quick Reference

| Document Type | Recommended Tab |
|---|---|
| Magazine / Newsletter | Page Spread |
| Annual Report / Catalog | Page Spread |
| Book / Handbook | Page Spread |
| Presentation / Slide Deck | Single Page |
| Flyer / Poster / Menu | Single Page |
| Calendar | Single Page |
| Trifold Brochure | Trifold |
| Bifold Brochure | Page Spread (+ Advanced Settings if all landscape) |
| Gatefold Brochure | Gatefold |

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## Can I Change It After Converting?

Yes — you can update your page flip at any time after conversion. So don't stress too much about getting it perfect upfront.

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### Related Articles

- [Upload a Trifold Brochure](link)

- [Upload a Bifold Brochure](link)

- [Upload a Gatefold Brochure](link)