Custom 3 Panel Pocket Folders ★★★★★ FolderPrinters.com is rated Excellent on Trustpilot by 1,800+ verified customers. 3 panel folders give sales teams, agencies and schools more room to organize and present. Read our company reviews. A 3 panel pocket folder, also called a tri-fold presentation folder, adds a third panel that folds in, giving you up to three pockets and more space to print your message. It holds standard 8.5" x 11" pages, with six pocket layouts to choose from. We print every folder in full color on 14pt cardstock with a gloss or matte finish and ship nationwide. Use them for sales and proposal kits, new client and employee onboarding packets, real estate listing presentations, school and enrollment packets, and event and conference materials. Size9" x 12"8.875" with 3 or left & right pockets Pockets6 LayoutsUp to 3 pockets, 4" tall Paper14pt CardstockGloss or matte PrintingFull ColorOutside (4/0) or both sides (4/4) Turnaround7, 4 or 2 DaysBusiness days after proof Choose Your Pocket Layout Most Pockets 3 Pockets Left, middle and right. 8.875" x 12" finished. The most room for organized materials. 2 Pockets: Left & Right Middle panel left open. 8.875" x 12" finished. A printed center panel for a welcome letter, map or agenda. 2 Pockets: Middle & Right Left panel left open. 9" x 12". The open left panel greets the reader when the folder opens. 1 Right Pocket Two open panels. 9" x 12". Lots of printable space with one pocket for documents. 1 Middle Pocket Open side panels. 9" x 12". Side panels frame the center pocket like a display. 1 Left Pocket Two open panels. 9" x 12". One pocket on the first panel, with room to print on the rest. Printing, Paper & Finishes A 3 panel folder gives you more surface to print, inside and out. 4/0 Full Color Outside Full color on the outside panels and the pockets. 4/4 Full Color Inside & Outside Adds full color to all three inside panels, ideal for layouts with open panels for a message, photos or a map. 14pt Gloss Finish A shiny finish that makes colors and photos pop. 14pt Matte Finish A dull finish with less glare, for a clean, professional look. How to Order 3 Panel Folders Set up your artwork on our template, upload it, and we'll send a proof. Downloadable TemplatesDownload our 3 Panel Left & Right Pocket Template or 3 Panel Three Pocket Template, showing the panels, folds, pockets and bleed. Upload Your ArtworkChoose your size, pocket layout and quantity in the price calculator at the top of this page, then click Upload File & Order Now. A proof is sent within 4 hours. Free File CheckThree panels mean more folds to line up. Send your file for a Free File Check before you order. Talk to a Folder ExpertNot sure which layout fits your materials? Call (866) 936-5337 or request a custom quote online. 3 Panel vs. Other Folders Choose by how much you need to organize and present. FolderPocketsBest For 3 Panel Pocket Folder This productUp to 3 pockets, plus an extra panelSales kits and packets with several sets of materials 9" x 12" FolderUp to 2 pocketsProposals, client packets and everyday presentations Capacity FolderExpanding pockets, 50 to 100 sheets eachThick proposals and document packets Folder with Stitched InsertsPockets plus a bound bookletDetailed brochures, member books and guides Quick Answers What is a 3 panel pocket folder? A 3 panel folder, also called a tri-fold presentation folder, has a third panel that folds in, giving you up to three pockets and more printable space than a standard 2 panel folder. It holds standard 8.5" x 11" pages. Why are some 3 panel folders 8.875" wide? 3 panel folders with three pockets, or with left and right pockets, have the largest flat layouts of any of our folders. To fit them on the press sheet, these folders finish at 8.875" x 12", just 1/8" narrower than standard. They still hold 8.5" x 11" pages flat. All other pocket layouts finish at 9" x 12". Which pocket layout should I choose? Choose 3 pockets to organize the most material, like a proposal, forms and a price sheet. Choose 2 pockets or 1 pocket when you want an open, printed panel for a welcome letter, team photos, a map or an agenda. Do I need a 3 panel or a standard 9x12 folder? A standard 2 panel 9" x 12" folder works for most client packets. Choose a 3 panel folder when you have more materials to separate, or want an extra panel to tell your story when the folder opens. More Panels, Precisely Folded A 3 panel folder has more folds and pockets to line up, so precision matters. We print, die-cut, fold and glue every folder on our own equipment, then ship your order anywhere in the U.S. Full Color Printing Precision Die-Cutting Folding & Gluing Ships Nationwide
3 Panel Folders: Paper, Printing, Specs & FAQs Our 3 panel pocket folders hold 8.5" x 11" pages, with six pocket layouts and full color printing on 14pt gloss or matte cardstock. See the full specifications and answers to common questions below. 3 Panel Pocket Folder Specifications Finished Size9" x 12"; 3-pocket and left & right pocket folders 8.875" x 12" Holds8.5" x 11" letter-size pages Panels8 7/8", 8 7/8" and 8 3/4" wide x 12" tall Pocket Layouts3 pockets; 2 left & right; 2 middle & right; 1 right; 1 middle; 1 left Pocket Height4" Business Card SlitsAvailable on the right pocket Paper Stock14pt cardstock, gloss or matte Printing4/0 full color outside and pockets, or 4/4 full color inside and out ProofOnline PDF proof sent within 4 hours of ordering Turnaround7, 4 or 2 business days after proof approval Jump to: Size, Panels & Pockets Printing, Paper & Finishes Templates & Artwork Proofs & Turnaround Size, Panels & Pockets What size is a 3 panel folder? 3 panel folders finish at 9" x 12", except 3-pocket and left & right pocket folders, which finish at 8.875" x 12". Both hold standard 8.5" x 11" pages flat. The panels are 8 7/8", 8 7/8" and 8 3/4" wide; the slightly narrower third panel folds in. Why are some 3 panel folders 8.875" wide? 3 panel folders with three pockets, or with left and right pockets, have the largest flat layouts of any of our folders. To fit them on the press sheet, these folders finish at 8.875" x 12", just 1/8" narrower than standard. They still hold 8.5" x 11" pages flat. What pocket layouts are available? 3 pockets: left, middle and right 2 pockets: left and right only 2 pockets: middle and right 1 right pocket 1 middle pocket 1 left pocket Pockets are 4" tall, and business card slits are available on the right pocket. Printing, Paper & Finishes What is the difference between 4/0 and 4/4 printing? 4/0 prints full color on the outside panels and the pockets. 4/4 adds full color to all three inside panels, which works well with layouts that leave a panel open for a message, photos or a map. What paper do you use? 14pt cardstock with a gloss or matte coating. Gloss makes colors and photos pop. Matte is a dull finish with less glare, for a clean, professional look. Templates & Artwork Which template should I use? Use the 3 Panel Left & Right Pocket Template for 2-pocket left and right layouts, or the 3 Panel Three Pocket Template for 3-pocket folders. Both show the panel widths, folds, pocket placement and bleed. Will you check my artwork before printing? Yes. Submit your file for a Free File Check and one of our experts will review panel layout, bleed and resolution before you order. Proofs & Turnaround How fast can I get 3 panel folders? Choose 7, 4 or 2 business day production. A digital proof is sent within 4 hours of your order, and production starts once you approve it. Shipping transit time is added after production. Unsure about your artwork layout? Submit it for a Free File Check by one of our experts, or call us at 866-936-5337.