You can access the online editor through each product page. Go to the page of the product of your choice, set it up according to your preferences and click on ‘Create now’.

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Where do I find the Online Editor?

General information about the Bookfactory Online Editor

Online Editor general

The basic functions of the Bookfactory Online Editor explained in detail

Basic functions in the Online Editor

A detailed explanation of various features of the Bookfactory Online Editor

Online Editor Features

Bookfactory FAQ

Online Editor

The crash course for the Bookfactory design software in video format

Smart-Layout

Set favorites in the image folder

Sidebar

Apply your own layout to all pages

Apply Autofill

Format change

Change product options

Move double pages

Software Tutorials (Videos)

Shortcuts (Windows & Mac)

General: Image formats

General: Automatic update of the Bookfactory design software

General: Supported operating systems

General: Language setting

General: Change the display mode of the software (Light or Dark)

General: Order paper samples

General: Create an e-book from your photo book

General: Transferring several products in one order

General: Bookfactory templates

General

Basic functions: Activate automatic saving

Basic functions: Design mode (Automatic, Smart Layout, Manual)

Basic functions: I miss some functions (switching to manual mode)

Basic functions: Change product options

Basic functions: Change format

Basic function: Delete/Add pages

Basic functions

Detail functions: Use one layout for the whole book

Detail functions: Create and save your own layouts

Detail functions: Create PDF preview

Detail functions: Collect photos from project

Detail functions: Place images automatically

Detail functions: Image folder settings

Detail functions: Set favourites for images

Detail functions: Image editing

Detail function automatic  image optimisation

Detail functions: Activate page numbering

Detail functions: Move double pages within the photo project

Detail functions: Pipette function

Detail functions: Save text style

Detail functions: Grid

Detail functions: Guides

Detail functions: Arranging objects in the foreground and background

Detail functions

Problem: Mac / My project cannot be saved

Problem: Mac / I can't start designing and am stuck after the product configuration

Problem: My order does not appear in the cart

Problem: Error message when ordering: "The project contains resources whose upload has not yet been completed."

Problem: My order cannot be processed because my Bookfactory version is too old.

Problem: The Bookfactory design software cannot be updated because my operating system is too old.

Problem: Project error report during order process

Problem: Invalid project structure

Problem: Send log files

Problem: Problems with accessing Apple Photos

Problem: When starting the software, it is not possible to navigate further into the product category.

Shopping cart: Reset password

Problem: 'An error occurred while uploading your order.'

Problems

Bookfactory Software

How long do projects created with the Online Editor remain stored?

Adding and deleting Pages in the online editor

Detail function photo upload with link

Detail function share project editable

Error message: Page size or orientation varies from page to page

Error message: Invalid page number cover PDF

Error message: Increase steps Content-PDF

Error message: The PDF does not contain embedded fonts

min. and max. number of pages and increments per product

I cannot find the "Appdata"-Folder

PDF-to-Book

How can I redeem a voucher?

Split invoice

How can I pay?

Complaints and defects

How long is my project available?

Reorder

Orders over 100 copies

I have not received a confirmation email

Can I cancel my order?

Order & Payment

Order preparation and delivery Delays in delivery

Delivery deadline

Prices and delivery charges

Special delivery and mailing lists

What are the delivery costs for orders from outside Switzerland?

What is the production time for photo books?

How long will it take for my order to be delivered?

Can I track the status of my order?

What shipping options does Bookfactory offer?

Does Bookfactory also deliver internationally?

How long does it take to receive my photo cards?

What is the production time for photo calendars?

How long does it take to produce a premium photo book?

What is the production time for a photo booklet?

How long does it take for my photo greeting cards to be produced and dispatched?

Shipping & Delivery

What resolution should my pictures have?

Automatic image optimisation: When should I select this option?

What are the printing methods used at the Bookfactory?

How many photos fit into a photo book or a photo calendar?

My Photos cannot be loaded into the software or the Online Editor

What to use? Online Editor, Bookfactory Software or PDF-to-Book

General information

What sizes are available for premium photo books?

What makes premium photo books different?

How do I create a digital photo book?

What is a photo booklet?

How do I create a photo booklet?

Can I also have my photo book gift-wrapped?

What sizes are available for photo books?

What paper should I use for my photobook?

How can I create a photo book online?

Photo books

What types of photo cards can I create?

Can I add custom text to my photo cards?

Different types of paper for photo cards

Photo cards

Can I order a physical photo book and an eBook at the same time?

E-Book: What is an eBook at Bookfactory?

E-Book: Wie erstelle ich ein eBook bei Bookfactory?

E-book: Which file formats are available for e-books?

I forgot to order the ebook – can I still order it afterwards?

Can I order just the ebook?

eBooks

How do I create a custom photo calendar?

What sizes are available for photo calendars?

Can I save special events and appointments in the calendar?

Can I personalize a custom photo calendar each month with different photos?

Photo calendar: How can I design the calendar?

Photo calendars

Size chart Photo Canvas

Photo poster: How do I create a custom photo poster?

Photo poster: What printing options are available for photo posters?

Photo poster: Can I choose different paper types for my photo poster?

Photo poster: How long does it take to produce and ship a photo poster?

Wall art

Product design

How can I purchase a gift voucher from Bookfactory?

In what amounts are gift vouchers available?

How long is a gift voucher valid?

Can I personalise a gift voucher?

Vouchers

Where do I change my password?

Where do I delete or change the delivery address?

Where do I find my Bookfactory user account?

Problem: I cannot log into my Bookfactory user account

Bookfactory user account

Online Editor

Categories

Online Editor general

Basic functions in the Online Editor

Online Editor Features

Articles

Where do I find the Online Editor?