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Overview |
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Photo books are great for sharing your photos or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family. There are three kinds of photo books at Walgreens Photo Center:
- FlipBook: A mini-album of photos with captions. FlipBooks encase your favorite photos in a heavyweight, clear cover and spiral binding. And like our high-quality prints, every page of your FlipBook is printed on real photographic paper. Plus, choose from a variety of fun designs. Starting at
$4.99
; available in 4x6" or 5x7".
BONUS: Save 25% on additional copies of the same book.
- Photo Book: Book-style albums made with heavyweight, glossy pages professionally bound in a variety of covers. Choose from classic linen, genuine leather, exclusive patterns, or sturdy papers. Three sizes starting at
$5.99
.
BONUS: Save 25% on additional copies of the same book.
- Photo Notebooks: : Place your favorite photo on the cover of a notebook. You can include a decorative background on your cover and choose a variety of page designs to create a simple notebook -- or create a daily planner, address book, wedding planner, baby book, and more. 5.5x8";
$9.99
& up.
Note: FlipBooks are not available for Netscape or Macintosh users.
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How to Create a FlipBook |
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To create a FlipBook, follow these steps:
Select Photos
- Click the Gifts tab at the top of most pages.
- In the bar on the left side of the page, find 'Shop by product' and click Photo Books beneath it. Then locate the FlipBooks tile and click on it.
- You can select the background of your FlipBook pages by clicking the button next to the one you prefer. Then click the CONTINUE button at the bottom of the page.
- Select the albums that contain the photos you'd like to use. Click the buttons beneath your albums, and then click the SELECT ALBUMS button.
- Select the photos you'd like to use in the same manner.
Note: You can have up to 45 photos/pages in your FlipBook. To add more photos/pages to your FlipBook, click the ADD PHOTOS button. Note that the first page of your FlipBook is a title page.
Arrange Photos
- Once you've selected all the photos for your book, you can arrange the pages in your book.
- To rearrange your pages, click on a photo and drag it to the symbol next to the desired position. As you drag the photo on top of the symbol, it will change color. When it does, drop the photo, and it will re-appear in its new position. Repeat this step for each photo that needs to be rearranged.
- To rotate a photo, click the
symbol below the photo. Each time you click the rotate symbol, the photo will rotate 90 degrees clockwise. You may need to click the symbol a few times to finish rotating.
- To remove a photo/page from your book, click the Remove link beneath the photo.
- When you are finished arranging your photos/pages, click the CONTINUE button.
Add captions
- Every page in your FlipBook can contain a custom caption. The existing captions from your album(s) will automatically appear in the text boxes, or you can add new captions by removing and typing new text into the boxes next to each photo.
- Note that changing your captions in your FlipBook will not affect the existing captions in your album(s).
- If you prefer no captions in your FlipBook, check the box next to 'I prefer no captions in my FlipBook.'
Note: The first page of your FlipBook is a title page, so you may want to use a special caption.
- After finalizing your captions, click the CONTINUE button.
Review
- Before purchasing your FlipBook, it's important to review it carefully to make sure the pages are in the correct order and that there are no spelling mistakes.
- Use the Previous and Next buttons above the book to review each page in your FlipBook.
- To add more photos to your FlipBook, click the Add Photos link on the right.
- To change the order of the photos/pages in your book, click the Edit Photos link on the right.
- To rotate a photo, click the Rotate Photo link under the book preview.
- To remove a photo/page from your book, navigate to the page and then click the Delete this Page link under the book preview.
- To change one or more captions in your book or to remove captions altogether, click the Change Captions link on the right.
- To select a different style (background design) for your FlipBook, click the Change Style link on the right.
- After reviewing each page in your FlipBook, enter the quantity of FlipBooks you'd like to purchase. Remember, you get 25 off additional copies! Then click the ADD TO CART button to checkout.
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How to Create Classic & Everyday Photo Books |
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To create a classic or everyday photo book, follow the steps below.
Note: To create a photo book, you need to have Adobe Flash installed on your computer. If you don't have Flash installed, you'll be prompted to install it after you choose your cover and design theme.
- Click on the Gifts tab, found at the top of most pages.
- Follow the Photo books link in the Customer favorites list at the top left of the store page to enter the Photo Books Store.
- In the Photo Books Store, click on the photo book style you'd like to create.
- On the next page, choose your cover style and design theme. Click on the cover and theme that you want to use, and then click the Make this book button.
Note: You can change your cover or theme at any time while creating your photo book.
- You'll be asked whether you want to design your book from scratch or if you'd like to have your photos and designs automatically placed for you with our Easy Fill tool. (If you use Easy Fill, you can always move photos and change layouts and designs later.) Click Continue to move on to the next step.
- Next, you'll choose the photos that you want to include in your book. To select a photo, simply click on it and it'll be added to the collected photos in the right-hand column that will be included in your book. To de-select a photo, click on the gray "X" at the lower right corner of the photo under Your collected photos. To add photos from a different album, use the menu on the left side of the page to select another album. When you're ready to place your photos, click the "done" button.
- Now for the fun part - designing your photo book! You'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template.
Tip: You can save your progress at any time by clicking the Save book button near the bottom of the page. Clicking the Back to store button will cancel the work you've done on your photo book and return you to the main Photo Books Store page.
- To place photos, simply drag a photo from the collected photos at the right into an empty photo area labeled "drag photo here" in the book template. To choose a different photo layout for any page, click on the Layouts button in the options at the bottom of the page. A number of small layout previews will appear in the scroll bar - to choose one, click on its preview and then click the Apply button.
Tip: You can edit a photo after you've placed it in your photo book by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click Apply changes. This will only edit the photo in your book, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
- To add a caption or message to any page, select the box that reads, Click to edit. This will bring up a small window where you can type your caption, and choose the font, size, color, and positioning of your text. When you're done, click the Apply changes button and your caption will appear on the page. If you don't see a Click to edit box on a page where you want to add a caption, choose a new page layout by clicking on the "Layouts" tab at the bottom of the page.
- To change your book's cover style, theme, photo layouts, backgrounds, or photo borders, click on the related tab to view your options. When you find an option you'd like to use, drag and drop it into the page you want to edit. For borders and backgrounds, you can also apply the same design to every page of your book by checking the box next to Apply to all pages.
Tip: To quickly view, sort, delete, or edit any of the pages in your book, click on the Pages tab in the scroll bar menu. Clicking on a page preview will bring that page up in your book template.
- Once you're happy with all of the pages in your photo book, click on the yellow Preview book button to proof your book before you order. If you need to make changes, click Back to edit. If you're happy with your photo book and ready to check out, click Order this book.
Tip: You can also save your book or send your book project to a friend by using the blue buttons at the bottom of the page.
- On the next page, choose your photo book's cover color and enter the number of books you'd like to order. Check the box next to "Yes, I have reviewed my book," and click the Add to cart button to check out.
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How to Create a Custom Dust Jacket for your Photo Book |
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To create a mini photo book, follow the steps below.
Note: To create a photo book, you need to have Adobe Flash installed on your computer. If you don't have Flash installed, you'll be prompted to install it after you choose your cover and design theme.
- Click on the Gifts tab, found at the top of most pages.
- Follow the Photo books link in the Customer favorites list at the top left of the store page.
- In the Photo Books Store, click on Create a mini photo book.
- On the next page, You'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template.
Tip: You can save your progress at any time by clicking the Save book button near the bottom of the page. Clicking the Back to store button will cancel the work you've done on your photo book and return you to the main store page.
- To choose the photos that you want to include in your book, click the Get more photos button at the right side of the page. To select a photo, simply click on it and it'll be added to the collected photos in the right-hand column that will be included in your book. To de-select a photo, click on the gray X at the lower right corner of the photo under Your collected photos. To add photos from a different album, use the menu on the left side of the page to select another album. When you're ready to place your photos, click the Done button.
- To place photos, simply drag a photo from the collected photos at the right into an empty photo area labeled Drag photo here in the book template.
Tip: You can edit a photo after you've placed it in your photo book by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click Apply changes. This will only edit the photo in your book, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
- You can also add a caption or message on the cover by clicking on the area that says, Click to edit. This will bring up a small window where you can type your caption, and choose the font, size, color, and positioning of your text. When you're done, click the Apply changes button and your caption will appear on the cover.
Tip: To quickly view, sort, delete, or edit any of the pages in your book, use the scroll bar menu beneath your photo book template. Clicking on a page preview will bring that page up in your book template.
- Once you're happy with all of the pages in your photo book, click on the yellow Preview book button to proof your book before you order. If you need to make changes, click Back to edit. If you're happy with your photo book and ready to check out, click Order this book.
Tip: You can also save your book or send your book project to a friend by using the blue buttons at the bottom of the page.
- Next, you'll see a pop-up asking you to enter the number of Mini Books you'd like to order. Enter the quantity, and then click OK to continue and check out.
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How to Create a Mini Photo Book |
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To create a mini photo book, follow the steps below.
Note: To create a photo book, you need to have Adobe Flash installed on your computer. If you don't have Flash installed, you'll be prompted to install it after you choose your cover and design theme.
- Click on the Gifts tab, found at the top of most pages.
- Follow the Photo books link in the Customer favorites list at the top left of the store page.
- In the Photo Books Store, click on Create a mini photo book.
- On the next page, You'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template.
Tip: You can save your progress at any time by clicking the Save book button near the bottom of the page. Clicking the Back to store button will cancel the work you've done on your photo book and return you to the main store page.
- To choose the photos that you want to include in your book, click the Get more photos button at the right side of the page. To select a photo, simply click on it and it'll be added to the collected photos in the right-hand column that will be included in your book. To de-select a photo, click on the gray X at the lower right corner of the photo under Your collected photos. To add photos from a different album, use the menu on the left side of the page to select another album. When you're ready to place your photos, click the Done button.
- To place photos, simply drag a photo from the collected photos at the right into an empty photo area labeled Drag photo here in the book template.
Tip: You can edit a photo after you've placed it in your photo book by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click Apply changes. This will only edit the photo in your book, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
- You can also add a caption or message on the cover by clicking on the area that says, Click to edit. This will bring up a small window where you can type your caption, and choose the font, size, color, and positioning of your text. When you're done, click the Apply changes button and your caption will appear on the cover.
Tip: To quickly view, sort, delete, or edit any of the pages in your book, use the scroll bar menu beneath your photo book template. Clicking on a page preview will bring that page up in your book template.
- Once you're happy with all of the pages in your photo book, click on the yellow Preview book button to proof your book before you order. If you need to make changes, click Back to edit. If you're happy with your photo book and ready to check out, click Order this book.
Tip: You can also save your book or send your book project to a friend by using the blue buttons at the bottom of the page.
- Next, you'll see a pop-up asking you to enter the number of Mini Books you'd like to order. Enter the quantity, and then click OK to continue and check out.
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How to Create a Photo Notebook |
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To create a Photo Notebook, follow these steps:
- Click the Gifts tab at the top of most pages.
- In the bar on the left side of the page, find 'Shop by Product,' and click Cards and Stationery beneath it.
- On the next page, you'll see a segment featuring photo notebooks. Click anywhere on that segment.
- On the following page, select the type of notebook you would like to create by clicking CREATE NOW beneath its picture.
- Next, choose the album that contains the photo you'd like to use on the cover. Click the button beneath the album and then the Open this album button.
- Then select the photo you'd like to use on the cover, in the same manner.
- On the following screen, select the background you'd like for the cover. To view more backgrounds, click the tabs above the backgrounds that you see on the screen. When you have selected your background, click the CONTINUE button.
- Next, select the font for your personal message, and type the message into the fields provided. You can write a message on the cover and a dedication on the inside. When you have finished, click CONTINUE.
- On the following page, review your notebook. Make sure that everything is exactly as you want it, including spelling. When you are satisfied, click ADD TO CART.
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Common questions About Photo Books |
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How much do photo books cost?
FlipBooks start at
$4.99
; Photo Books start at
$5.99
. We also offer a 25% discount on additional copies of the same FlipBook or Photo Book. Photo Notebooks start at
$9.99
. For a complete list of prices, including shipping costs, visit our pricing page.
How many pages and/or photos can I have in my photo book?
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FlipBooks: Every FlipBook must contain at least 5 photos/pages, and you can add additional groups of 5 pages at a time. The maximum number of photos/pages for a FlipBook is 45. All pages of a FlipBook are single-sided, and each page can contain only one photo.
Photo Books: A Classic Photo Book must contain at least 20 pages; the maximum number of pages for a Photo Book is 150. Photo Books can be single or double-sided, so a 20-page, single-side book contains photos on 20 pages, while a 20- page, double-sided book contains 40 pages of photos. There is no additional charge for double-side pages. In addition, each page of your Photo Book can contain up to three photos on it, with the exception of the cover and title pages, which contain one photo each.
Photo Notebooks: Photo notebooks generally have about 200 pages, but there is space for only one photo, on the cover.
Can I use both landscape and portrait photos in a photo book?
Both the FlipBooks and Photo Books are designed in a landscape format, but they can accommodate both types of photos. For FlipBooks, portrait (vertical) photos will be reduced in size to fit on the landscape page. For Photo Books, different layouts are offered to accommodate a variety of photos.
What are the sizes of the photo books?
Photo Books are 12" x 12", 8" x 11", 8" x 8", 5" x 7" and 2" x 3" inches in size, while FlipBooks are available in both 4x6 and 5x7 inch sizes. Photo Notebooks are 8.5 x 5.5 inches.
How long do photo book orders take?
Once you place your order, we'll process and ship it out within 1-2 business days. Once your order ships, please allow 3-5 business days for it to arrive (standard mail). If you select express shipping (2-day or overnight), your order will arrive sooner.
Can I ship a photo book directly to a friend?
Yes -- your photo book order can be shipped to any address in the United States. In addition, the packing slip included with a photo book order does not have prices on it. Please note that all the items in your shopping cart must ship to the same address. For instance, we cannot ship photo books to one address, and your prints to another. If you need to order some items for yourself, and some for a friend, you'll need to place two separate orders.
What is the return/refund policy for photo books?
Please contact Customer Service by emailing service@photo.walgreens.com or call our toll-free number: 866-264-2910.
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Still have questions?
If you still have questions after browsing our Photo Help section, contact
Customer Service |
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