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

There is no limit to the number of pictures you can use when creating your Bookfactory project. You can use as many pictures as you like, or have available. Bear in mind though that if you place various pictures on the same page, they may look too sm

What resolution should my pictures have?

An average photo camera currently has at least 20 megapixels. This value describes the number of pixels that make up a photo. At 20 megapixels, the resolution with an aspect ratio of 4:3 is 5152 x 3864 pixels. At 300 dpi, this results in a calculated

Automatic image optimisation: When should I select this option?

When creating your photo project, you can select the «Image optimisation» option. This optimises the sharpness and brightness of your images. We recommend this option to all customers who have not yet optimized their images with Photoshop or any othe

What paper should I use for my photobook?

Different people generally have different perceptions of the same type of paper. It is therefore difficult to explain what makes each type unique. These are the key features: Magno Satin: smooth surface, semi-gloss / X-Per: semi-smooth surface, matt

What are the printing methods used at the Bookfactory?

Your photo book is printed using the digital printing method. This means that costs can be kept down even if only one print copy is ordered. Electro-photographic digital printing processes that are based on liquid colours yield better print results.

eBook

In addition to your physical photo book, you can also order an eBook. In your order overview in the shopping cart you have the possibility to choose the option eBook. If you have already placed your order, it is unfortunately not possible to order th

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

If you work with a Windows computer and take photos with an iPhone, your photos may be saved in HEIC format. Windows, and therefore our software, will not be able to read your Photos. It is best to change the settings on your iPhone so that the Photo