Octavo – PDF imposition and booklet printing on Mac

Summary: Octavo is a Mac app for creating saddle-stitched booklets, mini zines, and labels with live preview and precise control over margins, page numbers, and printers' marks. It also offers tools to clean up scanned PDFs by straightening, resizing, sharpening, and denoising pages.

What it does

Octavo provides detailed imposition controls missing from printer drivers, allowing users to position pages accurately and preview layouts before printing. It includes features to fix skewed or mismatched scanned PDFs.

Who it's for

It is designed for Mac users who need advanced booklet printing and PDF cleanup beyond standard printer capabilities.

Why it matters

Octavo solves the lack of configurable booklet printing options in printer drivers by offering precise page placement and PDF correction tools.