FAQs

why are you better than other
personalised photo product makers?

Firstly we offer much more flexibility in how your images are portrayed, especially in the photobooks. That’s because you can download our unique, very powerful software which allows you to drag in your own images, change the shape and position and add text very easily. You can also see all your layouts very
Secondly, we are extremely reliable and have some of the most up to date digital photo equipment in the world so you get superb quality. We’ve been printing and binding books for over a hundred years and we’re part of one of Europe’s biggest print groups, and we specialise in high security documents.

payment & pricing

Will I pay extra for shipping/posting?
Yes. Standard delivery (within 7 days) is £3 within the UK and £9 to Ireland for 1-2 books and 70p per book after that. Courier delivery (5-6 days) is £8 to UK. Premium delivery (4 working days) charges are shown on the product price page. When ordering a canvas only courier and premium delivery are available.

What payment methods do you accept?
You can pay via credit or debit card using our secure ordering process. We accept all the leading cards through PayPal.

save 10%
when you order two
or more identical photobooks

using the photocreator software

Why do I have to download software
to use PhotoCreator?

We want you to be able to put your images wherever you want on the page, in the shape and size you want. Online editing options simply can’t offer this flexibility. It takes just a few minutes to download our unique, powerful software, and once it’s on your computer it’s so easy to use and gives you complete control.

How do I download your software?
It’s easy. Just click here,and follow the instructions on your screen. It does it all for you. Once our software is installed on your computer you can start making your personalised calendars, photo books, photo albums and wall canvas prints straight away.

How long does it take to download the photocreator software?
You can expect it to take about three minutes from the time you press ‘run’, if you have a broadband connection of 8mb or more.

Will your software damage my computer?
No. Our unique software has been fully tested and de-bugged to ensure it is compatible. It has been successfully downloaded and used by thousands of customers all over the world.

What happens if I get warning triangles with the 'low quality message'?
Most images will reproduce fine in the printed product. If you have images from a mobile phone or a low Megapixel (2 Megapixel for example) camera then the finished print quality will only be as good as the image provided.

Can I re-order the same book without having to upload my pages again?
Yes – PhotoCreator will retain all files for three months, just email our customer service team to re-order your product. If it has been more than three months you have to upload your pages again.

Can I cut and paste text from other packages into photocreator?
Yes – use Ctrl-C to copy from your package and then open then double click your text box on the photocreator page and Ctrl-V to paste the text into the text box.

How do I crop an image after I have placed it into a picture box?
Double click on the photo that you want to crop. The image box editor will open and then you can define the area you want by ‘drag and drop’ and resize if required.

Can I select my own image as a background?
Yes – ‘Drag and drop’ the picture onto the page, right click your mouse and select fit to page or spread.

My picture resizes when I rotate it, what can I do to fix this?
You will need to open the picture box, by double clicking and select the area of the picture that you want to be displayed by drag and drop.

What do I do when I am informed of updates?
Check the updates and choose whether to update the software. If you select any of the boxes available to update then just press start button and the software will automatically start the update process. You may need to restart your computer for the updates to take effect - the help box on your screen will tell you.

delivery

How much is delivery?

  • £3 for UK standard delivery (7-8 days).
  • £9 for ROI standard delivery.
  • £8 for UK courier delivery (5-6 days).
  • For UK Premium delivery (4 working days) see the product price page.

When ordering a canvas only courier and premium delivery are available.

Can you ship anywhere in the world?
Yes we can. Please contact us for details.

What is the quickest guaranteed turnaround?
4 working day delivery from receipt of files. To get this option select ‘Premium delivery' at checkout when you order.

What is the standard turnaround for orders?
Standard turnaround is 6 working days plus one to three working day delivery.

Who do you use for delivery?
We send UK mail via Recorded delivery and ROI mail via International Signed For.

why use photocreator?
total flexibility and
unbeatable quality

Our free software download lets you create just the image you want. Plus we’re one of Britain’s biggest print groups so the quality is incredible.
your brand new photo products
are just a few clicks away
  1. It’s so easy to download the free photocreator software
  2. Select the product you wish to create
  3. Drag and drop your digital photos into your product, then select the backgrounds, picture frames and masks you want to use
  4. Click on the 'Order' button and let us take care of the rest... it's so simple!

marry in style
our wedding album box sets look heavenly

about FSC paper
it's eco-friends, fairly trade and sustainable

We only print on paper that carries the Forestry Stewardship Commission certificate, approved by Greenpeace and the WWF.
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