Diary printing at PrintItEasy starts from a single copy. Turn your journal into a real, printed book to keep: your own writing, bound and lasting rather than loose sheets. You choose the size, the binding and the paper, and we check your file before production.
What is a diary suitable for?
For private use, gifts or publishers of diaries and journals.
Recommended options
- Hardcover with a sturdy spine
- Writable paper
- Optional ribbon marker
- Various formats
Why choose PrintItEasy?
We print in-house with premium materials and check your file before production. Configure your diary on the right and see the price instantly.
Print a diary in 3 steps
- Choose your specification. Decide on size, hardcover or softcover, paper and cover finish.
- Supply your file. Upload a print-ready PDF with embedded fonts.
- We print and deliver. Once your file is approved, your diary arrives within 5 to 7 working days.
Which specification suits a diary?
For diary printing, a hardcover with a sewn binding gives a lasting, personal result: a keepsake that survives years of handling and rereading. A sewn binding also lies flat, which is pleasant if you leaf back through earlier entries.
For a lighter, more economical version, softcover works well, especially if you want to print a series of volumes over time.
Paper and format
For a text-led diary, cream novel paper or wood-free offset of 80 to 90 gsm reads most pleasantly: the light cream tone is gentle on the eyes. If your diary includes photographs, choose 120 gsm silk for those pages so the images are sharp.
A5 and 14 × 21 cm are the usual sizes: handy to hold and personal in feel. A6 works for a compact, pocket-sized diary.
Supplying your file
Supply your file as a print-ready PDF with embedded fonts, so your layout is preserved exactly. If your diary includes scanned handwriting or photographs, scan them at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size. Keep a generous inner margin on a thick book. Not sure about your file? We are happy to check it at no charge.
A personal keepsake
A printed diary is a personal thing: a record of a year, a journey, a pregnancy or a period in your life. Because we print from a single copy, you can print exactly one for yourself, or a few for close family. The quality is identical to a larger print run, so your keepsake is beautifully finished either way. For tips on preparing your file, see our knowledge base. For guidance on paper and print quality, see the International Color Consortium.
Frequently asked questions about diary printing
Can I order a single copy?
Yes. Most diaries are printed as a single, personal copy. The quality is identical to a larger print run.
Hardcover or softcover for a diary?
A hardcover with a sewn binding makes a lasting keepsake. Softcover is lighter and more economical, handy for a series of volumes.
Can I include photographs?
Certainly. Scan them at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size. For photo pages we recommend 120 gsm silk paper.
How long does it take?
Once your file is approved, we print and dispatch within 5 to 7 working days.
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