What is a Z-Fold?

Emma Davis
Emma Davis Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
May 8, 2025

A Z-fold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels of equal size – three panels on each side of the paper. Please see illustration below for a visual representation

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