A guide to Photo Book sizes: How to choose the right fit for your memories
You’ve selected your favorite photos, now it’s time to choose the perfect size for your Photo Book. Finding the right size doesn’t have to be difficult.
This guide will help you navigate all your options to find the ideal fit for your memories.
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Photo Book sizes at a glance: A quick guide
Here's a quick photo book size comparison to help you determine which book is best for each occasion:
| Photo Book size | The shape | Best for | The vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 x 6 inches / 21 x 15 cm | S Landscape | Weekend trips, gifts for grandparents, a series of smaller adventures. | Charming & compact |
| 8 x 8 inches / 21 x 21 cm | M Square | Bringing your Instagram feed to life, year-in-review books, and gifts for friends. | Fun, modern & stylish |
| 8 x 12 inches / 21 x 30 cm | Portrait | Family portraits, baby's first year, telling a chronological story. | Classic & timeless |
| 12 x 8 inches / 30 x 21 cm | M Landscape | Epic travel photos, sweeping landscapes, and your most cinematic moments. | Immersive & breathtaking |
| 12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm | L Square | Coffee table books, wedding albums, and a portfolio of your very best shots. | Premium & art-book feel |
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Journi Photo Book sizes: A closer look
We offer a range of shapes and sizes, each designed to tell a different kind of story.
Let's find the perfect fit for yours.
For a stylish, modern look: The Squares
- 8 x 8 inches / 21 x 21 cm: Our most popular and versatile size! The square format is perfect for bringing your photos to life without awkward cropping. It’s compact enough to be a thoughtful gift but substantial enough to feel special. (Available in Softcover & Hardcover, with a premium Layflat upgrade option).
- 12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm: This is our premium, large-format book, designed to be the centerpiece of your coffee table. Its big, beautiful pages give your most important memories, like weddings and milestone anniversaries, the grand showcase they deserve. (Available in Hardcover, with a premium Layflat upgrade option).
For epic adventures and landscapes: The Landscapes
- 8 x 6 inches / 21 x 15 cm: A beautifully compact landscape book that's perfect for telling smaller stories, like a weekend getaway or a special event. Its wide format is great for group shots and scenery. (Available in Hardcover & Softcover).
- 12 x 8 inches / 30 x 21 cm: If you want your Vacation Photo Book to have a truly cinematic feel, this is the size for you. The wide format is designed for those sweeping landscapes that deserve to be seen in full glory. (Available in Softcover & Hardcover, with a premium Layflat upgrade option).
For classic, timeless stories: The Portrait
- 8 x 12 inches / 21 x 30 cm: The traditional choice for a reason. This vertical format is ideal for showcasing portraits and telling a chronological story, page by page. It’s perfect for family memories, yearbooks, and baby memory books. (Available in Hardcover & Softcover).
How to choose the perfect Photo Book size
What is the best size for your Photo Book? The answer depends on your story.
When choosing your Photo Book size, ask yourself these three questions to find your perfect fit:
1. What’s the occasion? 💒
A milestone like a wedding or a big anniversary deserves a grander format, like our 12 x 12 inch (30 x 30 cm) Square.
A fun weekend trip or a gift for a friend might be perfect for our popular 8 x 8 inch Square (21 x 21 cm).
2. How will you use it? 📚
If it’s a coffee table book meant to impress, go big with a Landscape or 12 x 12 inch book.
If you plan on creating a whole library of photo books for each year, the classic A4 Portrait is a great choice that will look neat and uniform on a shelf.
3. What kinds of photos do you have? 📸
Is your camera roll filled with stunning, wide-angle landscapes from a recent trip? If so, a Landscape Photo Book is a must.
If you have mostly vertical shots of people and portraits, a Portrait book will display them best. And for all those square photos from your phone, our Square books are the perfect fit.
It’s not just the size, it’s the story
Choosing a size is just the beginning of creating your personalized Photo Book online.
Whichever size you end up choosing, you can customize every detail to make it truly yours.
- Choose a cover: Make a statement with a durable hardcover or opt for a light and modern softcover.
- Pick your paper: We print on premium paper to make your photos pop. You have the choice between a glossy, matte, or satin finish.
- Select a theme: Our online photo album maker has dozens of themes and layouts to match your style.
- Tell your story: Don't forget you can create Photo Books with text to add names, dates, inside jokes, maps, and heartfelt captions.
Create in comfort, from your couch
At Journi, we believe you’re the best Photo Book maker for your memories. Our job is just to make it easy for you.
Our easy-to-use mobile app means you can create anytime, anywhere. Or, if you prefer designing on desktop, just go to journiapp.com. Your progress will be saved across your devices so you can pick your project back up anytime.
We designed our AI Photo Book creator to do all the heavy lifting for you. It will sort and arrange your photos in seconds, so you can focus on the fun part: personalizing your book to perfection.
All our Photo Books are printed locally with care on sustainably sourced, high-quality paper, so your memories are protected for a lifetime.
Your questions, answered
What is the minimum number of pages for a Photo Book?
Our Photo Books start at a minimum of 25 pages, allowing plenty of room for even short stories!
Can I create a Photo Book from my phone?
Absolutely. We are where your photos are. The Journi app for iPhone and Android is the easiest way to turn your camera roll into a beautiful book right from your phone.
How many photos can I put in a Photo Book?
You can put up to more than 1,200 photos in a single Journi Photo Book! Our AI will help you by automatically creating a book with the right number of pages for your photo selection, up to a maximum of 349 pages with up to 12 elements per page.
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She’s a curious mind with a love for painting weird animal portraits, dog training, and reading up on psychology (human or animal). On the social side of things, she’s all about good conversations and company.
