Photo Books - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What material are ifolor’s photo books made of?

For our photo books, we use wood-free and very high-quality coated paper. The paper is specially designed for digital and laser printing.

If I start a photo book in the ifolor Designer, is it possible to continue working on it in the ifolor app?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to change channels while designing a photo book. It is possible to transfer the project from one PC to another within the same operating system.

What is the difference between Premium photo paper and Deluxe?

Premium:

With the ifolor photo book Premium photo paper, rather than being printed on classic paper, the images are exposed on real photo paper. The paper weighs 340 g/m2. For the inner pages, ifolor offers a choice between matt or glossy photo paper. You can also choose between matt and glossy for the cover.

Thanks to the fanfold binding, the opened pages of the photo book always lie flat, thereby enhancing the presentation of your photos across both pages.

Deluxe:

The photo book Deluxe comes with glossy inner pages on digital printing paper as standard. The paper weighs 170 g/m2. This paper has a slightly glossy shimmer and offers excellent image quality.

The inner pages are also available in high gloss for the photo book Deluxe in A4 format. To achieve the high-gloss effect, the photo book pages are specially coated in a separate production step.

Each photo book Deluxe is protected by a robust hardback cover with a laminated, glossy finish, making it feel really comfortable in your hand.

What is the difference between Soft and Spiral?

The photo book Spiral is held together by a practical and stable spiral binding. The photo book Soft has a soft cover with adhesive binding.

Can I remove the ifolor logo on the back of the photo book?

Yes, you can remove the logo by paying a small fee when ordering via our website or Designer software.

How do I edit the photo book on multiple PCs?

Transfer between multiple PCs is possible, provided these are running the same operating system. All ifolor Designer projects are stored on your personal hard drive. Instructions for Windows and Mac can be found here.

Can I import PDF files into my photo book?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to import PDF files into a photo book.

Can I convert my photo book into a PDF?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to convert a photo book into a PDF. As an alternative, however, you can order the ifolor eBook.

What are the differences between designing photo books via the website and via the Designer?

	Webseite	ifolor Designer
Save your own design templates per photo book type and format	❌	✔️
Change or personalise design templates (system templates)	❌	✔️
Pure text templates	❌	✔️
Set your desired text style as the default	❌	✔️
PNG files	❌	✔️
Position placeholders on different levels	❌	✔️
Design your photo book offline	❌	✔️
Move double pages	❌	✔️
Change the photo book type and format during the design process	❌	✔️
Copy photo book projects as templates	❌	✔️
Reorder	❌	✔️
Change country of delivery	❌	✔️
Transfer photo book projects to another PC (within the same operating system)	❌	✔️
Guide lines/positioning lines	❌	✔️
Spellchecker	❌	✔️
Delete images from the source	❌	✔️
Instructions available	❌	✔️
Explanatory videos on YouTube	❌	✔️
Unlimited storage	❌	✔️
Storage period	90 days after last save	Unlimited
Storage location	Online/ifolor Server	Hard drive (personal PC)
Internet connection	Required at all times	Only required for transfer, not during the design process
Image upload/access to images	Upload	Direct access to PC storage/folder
Program download	Not required	Required

What happens to empty placeholders?

If a placeholder is left empty during the design process, it will not be printed at production stage. The empty placeholder will not be visible on the printed book.

How can I create a photo book?

Feel free to browse through our blog; you will find interesting ideas and inspiration there for designing a photo book.

How do I design a travel photo album?

Some ideas on how to create a great travel photo book are shown in our Inspiration blog post.

How do I design a pregnancy photo book?

Find creative ideas for your pregnancy photo book here .

How can I create a family photo book?

In our blog post, we show you how you can create a beautiful family yearbook.

How can I create a photo book of my pet?

We show you how to create a beautiful memory book of your pet in our blog post.

How can I share my photo book online?

It is no longer possible to make the photo book available in ifolor Designer. As an alternative, you can also add your photo book to your shopping basket as an eBook.

The eBook is the digital version of your photo book. You can download it after having completed your order and then view and share it for an unlimited period of time. As soon as your photo book has been produced, you will receive a personal download link by e-mail, which is valid for 30 days. The file format for the eBook is EPUB. Viewing it depends on the EPUB reader (free readers are available online). On iOS devices, eBooks can mostly be read via the standard “Books” app. eBooks cannot be edited. Recipients can only view the photo book.