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Turn a PDF into a Professionally Printed Photo Book

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Use Adobe® InDesign® To Create a Photo Album

Use Adobe® InDesign® to design and edit your photo book. We make it easy to then take your saved PDF and turn it into a beautifully printed photo book on a choice of photographic papers, in a range of formats and sizes.

For Macintosh and Windows

Download our User Guide with lots of useful information to get you started.

5 steps to create a photo album from a PDF

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1. Download the Windows Bob Books Template Generator for Adobe® InDesign® Our Bob Books Template Generator is free to download and easy to use.

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1. Download the free Bob Books template generator for Adobe® InDesign® now (Mac) Our Bob Books Template Generator is free to download and easy to use.

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2. Open the Template Generator Open the Template Generator and select your preferred Bob Books options, such as size, format, and paper types before you get started.

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3. Enjoy the Freedom to Design Use the Template Generator and Adobe® InDesign® together to ensure your finished Bob Books will be true to your design.

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4. Create A PDF Easily export all of your finished designs, including the cover and inside pages. For optimal results, use the export PDF specifications detailed in our user guide.

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5. Upload Your PDF Upload your PDF files to the Online Photo Book Builder. Your work will conveniently be converted, ready to print.

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Why Create a Photo Book as a PDF?

There are many benefits to creating your photo book design as a PDF. Our Creator Software is intuitive and full of design features. However, those with a background and experience in design and photography could benefit from utilising a professional tool like Adobe® InDesign®. You’ll be able to make the most of your photos quality and put your unique style into each and every page, while still being able to benefit from our award-winning print quality.

Download for Macintosh and Windows

When your files are ready, go to the PDF upload area here.