Zine Printing Service

Simple folded zine

Loose sheet, Letter or Tabloid, double sided, 80lb text matt

This is a low budget option for small and simple zines designed to be folded at home.

8 page photo zine

Booklet, 148 mm square, 100lb text gloss

20 page art zine

Booklet, 4.13 x 5.83", 100lb text silk

20 page poetry zine

Booklet, 210 mm square, 80lb text matt, card cover

40 page fashion zine

Booklet, Letter, 100lb text gloss, card cover, square back

Need something more durable? Choose paperback book printing.

Custom size? Sorry, we do not print custom size zines. Pick loose sheets (to trim/fold at home) instead.

Zine printing is the process of producing self-published mini magazines or booklets, often focused on niche, creative, or personal topics. Zines are usually printed in small runs and distributed independently. They are often created by artists, writers, designers, photographers and independent publishers to share ideas, stories, or artwork in a tangible and collectable format.

Printing your own zine is a way for creatives to self-publish and share their work affordably and accessibly. They offer creative freedom and self-expression, and are great for building a fan base, showcasing portfolios, expressing personal views, and creating collectible art pieces.

Why is it called a zine? The word "zine" comes from "magazine". It’s used to describe small, self-published works often made by individuals or groups looking to share art, ideas, or experiences without mainstream publishing.

Books are typically longer, more structured publications with professional binding like perfect bound spines. Zines are more flexible, usually shorter and smaller in size, often created with saddle stitching or folding methods. Zine printing and binding is ideal for expressive, creative content, and DIY publishing.

You can print your zine as a folded sheet, stapled booklet, or perfect bound hardback or paperback book. Upload your artwork in PDF format, select your size and paper type, and we’ll print and deliver your zine straight to your door.

Doxzoo's zine printing and binding services automatically handle double-sided printing for you. You don't need to worry about alignment or duplex settings on your home printer. Simply submit your correctly ordered PDF file, and Doxzoo will print your zine double-sided with ease. We offer various paper thicknesses to avoid ink bleed-through, ensuring premium print quality and professional 'full bleed' edge-to-edge printing.

Most zines range between 8 and 40 pages, but we can print zines with as few as 4 pages or as many as 100+. Saddle stitched zines must be a multiple of 4 pages. Longer zines may benefit from book printing for a sturdier, more durable product.

Saddle stitched (stapled) booklets are the most popular for short zines. For higher page counts, more durable editions or a premium finish, choose our paperback or hardback book printing service. You can also opt for folded sheets to assemble your own zines. Loose sheets also work well for folded DIY zines.

For internal pages, a popular choice is text-weight paper (60–100 lb), paired with 80 lb cover stock for the outer covers. To achieve a more premium feel, particularly for art or photo zines, consider slightly heavier paper weights and select a silk or gloss finish to boost color vibrancy and sharpen detail. The addition of card covers and square printing will also contribute to a premium aesthetic.

Saddle stitched booklets in 4.25" x 5.5", half letter (5.5 x 8.5”), and square formats are the most popular sizes for zine printing. You can also choose loose sheets to fold at home, or paperback and hardback books for longer or premium zines. Square booklets are trendy and a great option for art and photography zines.

Doxzoo is an affordable online printing service in the US, offering competitively priced zine printing with an easy online ordering process and no minimum order quantity. We offer low prices, flexible order quantities, multiple paper options, and fast turnaround times – get an instant quote now to see for yourself!

If you’re looking for affordable black and white zine printing options in the US, you can save costs by selecting black and white printing on 60 lb or 70 lb matt paper. This is the most budget-friendly option and is ideal for sketch zines, poetry zines, or text-based content. Choose folded sheets or basic booklets to save even more.

Don’t forget you can print any quantity of zines with Doxzoo, from a single copy for a one-off issue or a new zine concept to hundreds (or thousands!) of custom zines for large-scale distribution.

Zine printing prices vary based on page count, paper type, zine size, order quantity, and selected production speed. Doxzoo offers options for small runs and bulk orders – use our instant quote tool to calculate the cost for your zine printing requirements.

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Depending on the production option you choose, Doxzoo can print and dispatch your zines in as little as 1 business day.

If you want to order custom zine printing with quick turnaround for a last-minute deadline so your zines arrive on time, order online and choose same day, next day, or 2-day production. Select courier shipping for fastest delivery across the USA – postal delivery is not recommended for urgent orders.

Booklets

Order before 1pm Mon - Fri - choose same day production
Order anytime - choose next day production

Paperback & hardback books

Order anytime - choose 2 day production

Loose & folded sheets

Order before 1pm Mon - Fri - choose same day production
Order anytime - choose next day production

Delivery

If you have a deadline to meet, choose courier delivery.

Courier delivery is trackable and guaranteed. Once your order has dispatched, you will receive email and text updates directly from courier. 

We also strongly recommend ordering with at least a day or two to spare prior to your deadline, just in case!

Postal delivery is not recommended for urgent orders.

Design your zine pages individually and export as a high-resolution PDF. Ensure your file is print-ready with the correct page order, page count (multiples of 4 for booklets), and resolution (ideally 300 dpi). If your design goes edge-to-edge, include bleed and crop marks. Make sure your zine size and layout match your selected product.

To upload your zine artwork for printing: Use our easy online zine printing tool to upload, preview, and confirm your print specifications before placing your order. This allows you to check everything for peace of mind.

We don’t offer automated print-on-demand integration for online businesses, but you can order any quantity at any time with same-day production available, making Doxzoo a flexible alternative for print on demand zines.

This is a great option for artists and publishers looking to print their own zines quickly and easily. Order as needed, restock anytime, and scale your distribution easily!

Yes, zine printing at home is an option for simple folded sheets or photocopies, but you’ll get better quality, more finish options, and less hassle with a professional online zine printing service like Doxzoo.

Opting for Doxzoo simplifies zine printing by avoiding the hassle of alignment and duplex settings. You benefit from premium print and paper quality, more zine binding and paper options, and professional 'full bleed' edge-to-edge printing that most home printers cannot manage. Plus, we offer outer cover upgrades, square backs, and full color printing to ensure a much better finished product than what standard home printers can achieve.