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Franbern Sun 26-Jul-26 09:47:03

I am reasonably computer competent. Wanted one of these for a few photos from my family 85th birthday celebration.
Have been told they are simple to use.........
So, spent a good couple hours filling one in, etc. got to end and pressed to make book and received a message saying that I have made some 'small errors' which need correcting before it can be done. However, nowhere does it say what these errors are.
Perhaps I need to use a different company which is more helpful.
Anyone used these and have any suggestions.

Luckygirl3 Sun 26-Jul-26 10:25:23

I make a photo book for each of my 3 AC every year as their Christmas gift. They have quite a collection of them now and everyone enjoys going back through the memories.

I use whichever company has the best offer that year - I honestly think they all go to the same place as they all arrive from Germany.

The "errors" are usually because a low pixel photo has been used too large to look good. They usually provide a list of these and you can then click on those and make them smaller. It might be worth going through and zooming in on each page - if any photos look pixelated you could reduce them in size.

polomint Sun 26-Jul-26 10:32:04

I use freeprints.com

polomint Sun 26-Jul-26 10:34:13

They are very good. You can get 45 photos free every month and just pay around £4 for postage. I have made several photo books for the family

ClicketyClick Sun 26-Jul-26 10:42:00

I've done quite a few photo books and agree with Luckygirl13 about the errors.
After being unhappy with the colours from Freeprints and Snapfish, I now use Photobox who are better and provided great customer service when a delivery was damaged in transit. They often have price reductions on photobooks.

Grandmadinosaur Sun 26-Jul-26 11:12:40

I think you can also get them done at places like Max Spielman stores if it would be easier to go in and get it done.

Luckygirl3 Sun 26-Jul-26 11:12:56

Agree that Photobox is good, as is Vistaprint.

These both take you to the page where there are errors and indicate what is needed. They also have an autofill facility which populates your book with the photos; but you can still tinker with it if you want.