Picaboo backgrounds offer a huge selection of different backgrounds and themes for photo books... even the most creative photo book makers will find something here! What makes Picaboo's backgrounds great? Their high level of design. There are some projects that are just so unusual that they cry out for a different background or theme. There are some photo book makers who like to be creative and don't provide only the usual themes and backgrounds.

Creating a Personalized Photo Book with a Theme

Want to create a creative personalized photo book? You have a few choices in this situation. You can make your photo book using designs of your own, go with a simple version, or you can use Picaboo backgrounds and themes to add a level of design to your photo books.

If you like the look of a themed photo book but don't want to spend tons of time, you have a nearly unlimited number of backgrounds available to you in Picaboo. Here's how to use them.

Using Picaboo Backgrounds

The Picaboo X software comes with a few nice, pre-loaded backgrounds to choose from. And if you're looking for simple, those standard Picaboo backgrouds are a nice start. But there are lots more photo book themes and backgrounds to choose from.

When you go into Picaboo's Idea Center (click "Book Ideas" to get there), you'll see photo book themes on tons of topics, including:

Baby Book Backgrounds

Wedding Book Backgrounds

Travel and Vacation Backgrounds

Romantic and Valentines Backgrounds

Mothers and Mothers Day Backgrounds

Plus, a lot more. Like autumn, Christmas, birthday, you name it. Simply Click on the "Backgrounds" button near the bottom of each page to see some suggested background options.

Some Examples:

Getting Free Bonus Picaboo Backgrounds

Want even more backgrounds for your photo book than the options provided in the Picabook software itself? There are three ways you can get more backgrounds than those that show up in the software when you first open it. They are:

1. Adding new Backgrouds from the Idea Center area
2. Browsing user-created backgrounds in Picaboo Backgrounds
3. Adding one of your own pictures or creations as a page background

1. Get New Backgrounds from the Idea Center

The "Idea Center" area in Picaboo (click "Book Ideas" to get there) has a lot to offer if you are interested in more options with your photo book. When you open up When you click on this option you go to a page that gives you the choices of:

For different events, occassions, and holidays. If you click on Backgrounds, you are given a selection of popular backgrounds for that occassion (like Christmas, birthdays, weddings, travel, etc.).

2. Browse User-Created Backgrounds in Picaboo Backgrounds

But in Picaboo backgrounds, you have access to more than just the suggested backgrounds... there are thousands more.

These backgrounds are organized in many different ways and you have such a wide variety of choices. The search function is great, so have fun and play around with it!

3. Add Your own Pictures as a Background

You can also add your own photos or digital creations as a Picaboo background! Simply upload the photo into your Picaboo software, and drag and drop it into the background. Easy as could be.

And get creative with this! You can use photos of people or places... or take photo of interesting colors or shapes to use as artistic photo book backgrounds. Have fun with it!

Adding a New Background to Your Software

Once you find a background you love, here is how you get it into your book:

If You Use Internet Explorer:

1. Click on the theme you like.
2. Click on a specific background you'd like to use. This will take you to a page where the background has a higher resolution.
3. With Picaboo X software open, drag and drop the background into the page where you want it. Done!

If You Use Firefox:

1. Click on the theme you like.
2. Click on a specific background you'd like to use.
3. Right click on the image and choose "Save Picture As"
4. Use the option to rename the jpeg if desired and choose where you want it to be saved.
5. To use it as a background in Picaboo you need to add the jpeg as a picture to be used in your book and you can drag it onto the background.

Return to Idea Center from Picaboo Backgrounds.