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Firstly, select your preferred book size from the drop-down list. Choose from a range of book sizes and styles consisting of hardcovers and softcovers. Check out all available book sizes and styles here. Next, name your new book project and click "Create".
Moving on, simply click on "+" icon to add pictures to your project. Select the pictures you desire to put into your book. Your pictures will then be loaded into the "Pictures" tray, and are now ready to use.
To insert a photo, simple drag-and-drop your picture into the page. You can choose to have your picture as a single picture, background picture or spread.
Resizing
Drag the resize handles at the four corners of the object to resize your picture.
Cropping
Drag the side handle inward to crop your picture.
Rotating
Click on the Position button on the photo tools menu on the right of Photobook Designer. Toggle the picture according to your desired angle.
Predefined layouts
Want to give your pictures a 'different' look or feel? Why not add a special touch to your pictures by adding the Black & White or Sepia mode. Feel free to explore the image enhancement features such as Brightness, Contrast, and Vignette to highlight new results from your original images!
Why not give your photos a special touch? For an unique look, consider adding Black & White or Sepia filters. Feel free to explore the image enhancements such as Contrast, Sharpen, Skin Tone, and Noise Reduction to showcase new results from your original images!
You may want to start designing each page with "Page Styles". Just drag and drop your preferred layout to the page. You can adjust and modify the page layout according to your preferred picture sizes. These page styles make creating your book easy and fun!
You can add a mask to a picture box or shape simply by dragging it from the library onto the picture. A mask will always scale to fit the box exactly.
You can also use either your pictures as backgrounds, or the various pre-loaded background designs from the "Backgrounds" tray in the library.
Adding text or captions to your book adds a special detail to your story. Photobook Designer automatically loads all font types available in your hard disc. You can choose the desired font sizes and colours.
Once you have finished designing your book, click on the green "Shopping Cart" icon to submit your photo book. Tick the disclaimer check box and click the 'Start' button.
A new browser window will launch and you will be directed to Photobook Worldwide's online order page. Sign in or create a new account.
Step 1 • Fill in the required quantity. • Select cover material (for Debossed or Pro Series books). • Select slipcase, paper upgrades or presentation box (if required). Note cover material to be included in the Order Notes column (Step 3). Step 2 • Confirm shipping and billing details. • Select shipping method. Step 3 • Confirm order is correct. • Fill in Order Notes (for slipcase or presentation box (if applicable - Step 1)). • Select preferred payment option. • Fill in voucher or discount code and click 'Set'. • Click 'Confirm Order' and complete payment process. • You will receive an email confirmation containing your order number (PBOXXXXXX) and order details. |
The order is not complete until your book has been uploaded. Once you have completed the online order form, upload your book by choosing "Upload Finished pages".
You may choose to upload files online (approximately 30-45 mins depending on internet stability and file size), or save into a portable storage media (CD or thumb drive) and come to the Photobook office to submit it. Click 'Continue'. Your order is complete once your file has been uploaded successfully.
