Quick Start

Hey, welcome to PaperFree! Want to get started quickly? It's super easy! You can directly click the "Template Library" button on the homepage, choose a template you like from our carefully prepared selection, and then directly generate a PDF for download and printing. If you want more personalized settings, you can adjust them through the control panel on the left after selecting a template.

Template Library

Our template library includes various types of paper templates, from basic lined paper and grid paper to professional music paper and calligraphy paper. Each template is carefully designed and can be used directly or further customized.

Click on any template to load and further customize it. You can also adjust these templates to create your own unique paper style.

Customize Your Paper

Want to create your own unique paper? We offer a ton of customization options! You can adjust:

• Paper Type - Various types like lined paper, grid paper, dotted paper, etc.
• Paper Size - Choose from standard A4 to custom sizes
• Line Settings - Adjust color, spacing, and thickness for a comfortable writing experience
• Background Settings - Add color or patterns to make your paper more personal
• Watermark Settings - Add your personal mark to prevent unauthorized use

During adjustments, the preview on the right will update in real-time, so what you see is what you get – super convenient!

Custom Template & Settings Management

Created a perfect template and want to save it? Or want to import previously saved settings? Our export and import features make it easy to manage your custom templates!

Export Your Custom Template

1. Complete all custom settings in the control panel
2. Scroll to the bottom of the control panel and find the "Export Settings" button
3. After clicking the button, the system will automatically download a JSON format settings file
4. The filename format is "paper-settings-date.json", making it easy for you to identify different templates

Import Saved Templates

1. Find the "Import Settings" button at the bottom of the control panel
2. Clicking it will open a file selector; choose your previously saved JSON settings file
3. The system will immediately apply these settings, and the preview area will update
4. You can now continue editing or generate the PDF directly

Practical Tips for Creating a Template Library

You can create your own template library to meet different needs:

• Study Notes Series - Create dedicated templates for different subjects (grid paper for math, lined paper for language arts, etc.)
• Work Templates Series - Templates for different work scenarios like meeting minutes, project planning, brainstorming, etc.
• Creative Series - Dedicated templates for creative activities like drawing, design, journaling, etc.
• Seasonal Theme Series - Templates with colors and styles that change according to different seasons

Settings File Structure Explained

The exported settings file is in JSON format. Understanding its structure can help you better manage and edit templates. Here is the structure and explanation of a typical settings file:

{
  // Paper type: Possible values include 'lined', 'grid', 'dot', etc.
  "paperType": "lined",

  // Paper size: Possible values include 'a4', 'a5', 'letter', etc., or 'custom' for custom size
  "paperSize": "a4",

  // Line color: Use hexadecimal color code
  "lineColor": "#808080",

  // Line spacing: Unit is millimeters
  "lineSpacing": 8,

  // Line width: Unit is millimeters
  "lineWidth": 0.5,

  // Line style: Possible values include 'solid', 'dashed', 'dotted'
  "lineStyle": "solid",

  // Page margins: Unit is millimeters
  "margins": {
    "top": 20,
    "right": 20,
    "bottom": 20,
    "left": 20
  },

  // Custom size: Used only when paperSize is 'custom', unit is millimeters
  "customSize": {
    "width": 210,
    "height": 297
  },

  // Theme settings: Possible values include 'default', 'classic', 'vintage', 'dark', 'pastel', etc.
  "theme": "default",

  // Watermark settings
  "watermark": {
    "enabled": true,           // Whether watermark is enabled
    "text": "PaperFree",       // Watermark text
    "opacity": 0.15,           // Opacity, range 0-1
    "angle": -45,              // Rotation angle
    "fontSize": 48,            // Font size
    "color": "#888888"         // Watermark color
  },

  // Background settings
  "background": {
    "color": "#ffffff",        // Background color
    "pattern": "none",         // Background pattern: Possible values include 'none', 'grid', 'dots', 'lines', etc.
    "patternColor": "#e0e0e0", // Pattern color
    "patternOpacity": 0.2      // Pattern opacity, range 0-1
  },

  // Page settings
  "pages": {
    "count": 1,                // Number of pages
    "numberingEnabled": false, // Whether page numbering is enabled
    "startNumber": 1           // Starting page number
  },

  // Special configurations: May vary depending on different paper types
  "specialConfig": {
    // Music staff configuration
    "music": {
      "staffCount": 10,        // Number of staff groups per page
      "staffSpacing": 15       // Spacing between staff groups
    },
    // Calligraphy paper configuration
    "calligraphy": {
      "showGuides": true,      // Show Mi Zi Ge (rice-character grid)
      "guideColor": "#c0c0c0"  // Auxiliary line color
    }
    // Other special configurations...
  },

  // Version information: Used for compatibility checks
  "version": "1.1"
}

Common Template Settings Examples

Here are a few examples of template settings for common scenarios. You can refer to these examples to create your own templates:

{
  "paperType": "grid",
  "paperSize": "a4",
  "lineColor": "#2080c0",
  "lineSpacing": 5,
  "lineWidth": 0.3,
  "lineStyle": "solid",
  "margins": {
    "top": 25,
    "right": 15,
    "bottom": 25,
    "left": 25
  },
  "theme": "default"
  // Other settings omitted...
}

{
  "paperType": "lined",
  "paperSize": "a4",
  "lineColor": "#606060",
  "lineSpacing": 8,
  "lineWidth": 0.5,
  "lineStyle": "solid",
  "margins": {
    "top": 30,
    "right": 20,
    "bottom": 20,
    "left": 30
  },
  "watermark": {
    "enabled": true,
    "text": "Meeting Minutes",
    "opacity": 0.1,
    "angle": -45,
    "fontSize": 60,
    "color": "#888888"
  }
  // Other settings omitted...
}

Generation and Printing

Satisfied with all the settings? Click the "Generate PDF" button at the bottom of the control panel, and the system will create a high-quality PDF file for you. After downloading, you can print it directly or save it to your device for later use.

Don't forget, if you create a template you're happy with, you can use the "Export Settings" feature to save it. This way, next time you need it, just click "Import Settings" to quickly restore all custom options without readjusting.

Frequently Asked Questions