DigiLabs Photo Book Review

This DigiLabs photo book review is based on the May, 2009 sofware update. This software was a great improvement for this photo book printer that offers three distinctly different types of photo books:

Ashbury - Lay Flat Pages, Custom Cover, Matte or Glossy Pages and printed on 100# card stock (about 2-3 times thicker than the paper used in the other two books).

Fillmore - Custom Cover, Matte or Glossy Pages and printed on 100 lb. stock paper.

Portola - Leatherette Cover, Uncoated Pages and printed on 100 lb. stock paper.

The software is an 87 MB download that you can use for free if you have DigiLabs print your books, or you can purchase the software and print it for free at home. The Non-Commercial version can be used to print directly to an attached printer or network printer and is $29.99. The Commercial version will allow you to export your project as a PDF or as JPEG formatted files along with printing them and is $349.99. The use of this software is free if DigiLabs prints the book.

The software is very flexible and any page layout can be created with it. The "Perfectly Clear" image editing works very well on dark or blurry pictures. Creating a two-page spread was a snap. After saving your book, there's a list showing items that need to be completed when you re-open the project. The option to change the order of the pages before you order the book is also available.

I found their Tips & Tricks section to be very helpful and support is offered either through e-mail or phone. Volume discounts are available.

Updated: January 1, 2010

DigiLabs Photo Book Review

What is the Quality of the Photo Books?

The review on this page only reviews the software that you use to make your photo book. In order to review the quality of the photo book you receive or the quality of any help please go to Photo Book Experiences. Here you will find what other people have said about this printer/publisher.

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Comparative Photo Book Software Review

Background Themes	5 theme books - any of the suggested backgrounds as desired.
Layout Variety	38 suggested layouts. You can add pictures wherever you would like on the page, so there is no layout limit.
JPG as a Background	Yes, can be added to any page layout.
Digi-Scrapbooking Friendly	Yes
In-book Editing	Image editing is by "Perfectly Clear". This focuses the image. Great feature.
Text - variety and Full Page	Can add text to any page, and make it any size.
Embellishments and Corners	A wide variety of corners
Full-Page Bleed	Yes
Final Grade	A+

For an explanation of the Feature Set Review

Photo Book Sizes

The prices given are based on a 20 page book (10 pages with printing on both sides of the pages). Additional pages are available for an extra charge.
Portolo Photobooks
8.5x11	29.99
10x10	39.99
Fillmore Photobooks
5x5	34.99
8.5x8.5	59.99
8.5x11	69.99
10x10	79.99
Ashbury Photobooks
5x5	44.99
8.5x8.5	74.99
8.5x11	79.99
10x10	89.99