How to make a Photo Book from your phone in 3 easy steps

Can you really make a Photo Book from your phone?

Yes, absolutely! 

Forget the old days of uploading files to a computer and spending hours on clunky desktop software. Modern apps like Journi are designed to work where your photos are: on your phone.

The secret to a great mobile experience is choosing an app that does the heavy lifting for you. 

A smart AI Photo Book creator like Journi can analyze a year's worth of photos, weed out the blurry shots and duplicates, and lay them out in a beautiful story in seconds. It’s like having a personal designer in your pocket.

Before you begin: A quick tip for your camera roll

The secret to a stress-free experience is a tiny bit of prep.

While Journi’s AI is brilliant at sorting, you can make its job even easier and get a better result with this simple trick:

💖 Use the "Favorites" feature: Go through your camera roll and tap the heart icon on your absolute favorite photos. Creating a "Favorites" album is the fastest way to pre-select your best shots. When you open the Journi app, you can choose to upload directly from this album, giving the AI the best possible ingredients to work with.

How to create a Photo Book from your phone in 5 minutes 

Ready to turn your camera roll into a masterpiece? 

The best way to do so is with a dedicated Photo Book app. Here’s how simple the process is with Journi:

1. Download the Journi app. Your first step is to grab the free Journi app from the App Store for your iPhone or the Google Play Store for your Android. 
2. Select your photos. Once you're in the app, simply choose your favorite photos. You can add up to 1,200 photos at once.
3. Let AI do the work. Once you’ve uploaded your photos, watch your personal designer get to work. In seconds, the Journi app will arrange all of your photos into a chronological timeline, create smart layouts to avoid repetition, and even plot your travel memories on a beautiful world map.
4. Customize and order. This is where you add your personal touch. Add captions to remember the details, choose your cover photo, select a theme and colors, and then you’re done! You can order your album online and have it delivered straight to your door.

Tips for a beautiful, personalized Photo Book

A good Photo Book holds pictures. A great Photo Book tells a story. 

Here's how to make your Photo Book look professional and unique, all from your phone:

• Think in chapters: Even though our AI will organize your photos chronologically in a flash, you could also try grouping your memories thematically. For a trip, organize photos by city or day. For a family book, try organizing by season or by person.
• Mix it up: Use the layout editor to alternate between full-page photos for those "wow" moments and collage pages for telling a fuller story.
• Add words: Use the text tool to add funny quotes, dates, or the story behind a picture. Creating a Photo Book with text turns it into a true storybook.
• Choose a stunning cover: Pick a single, high-impact photo for your cover that captures the entire book's theme. A Hardcover Photo Book always feels extra special, and you can even select our premium layflat option at checkout. 

Going from phone to Photo Book: iPhone, Android & Google Photos

No matter where your photos are, you can easily transform them into a Journi Photo Book.

• For iPhone users: If you're looking for the best Photo Book for iPhone photos, you've found it. Journi seamlessly integrates with your iOS photo albums. You can easily access your favorites, memories, and shared albums right from the app.
• For Android users: Our Android Photo Book app offers the same powerful and fast experience. It works perfectly with your gallery, so you can create Photo Books from your phone, no matter the device.
• For Google Photos users: Wondering how to create a Photo Book with Google Photos? You can easily download your albums and use them with the Journi app on either your iPhone or Android to get a far superior design experience and higher quality product.

What makes a great Photo Book app?

When looking for the best app to create a Photo Book on your iPhone or Android, you want something fast, fun, and easy. 

Journi was built with all of this in mind.

• Effortless speed: Our powerful AI is your personal designer, instantly sorting up to 1,200 photos at a time into a perfect timeline in seconds. No more hours of tedious work.
• Stunning quality: Your memories deserve the best. That’s why we print our books with care on premium, sustainably-sourced paper that makes your photos shine and is built to last.
• Simple customization: You get the fun of perfecting your story. Easily change layouts, add captions and maps, and choose your themes and colors.

This unique combination of speed, quality, and ease of use is why 8 million people have trusted Journi so far to bring their memories to life.

Your questions, answered

Can I make a Photo Book from my phone?

Yes! It’s the easiest way to create your custom Photo Book. Apps like Journi are built to turn your phone’s camera roll into a beautiful, printed Photo Book in minutes. Create anytime, anywhere. 

How do you create a Photo Book from iPhone photos?

Simply download a dedicated app like Journi, give it access to your photo library, select the photos you want to include, and let the AI automatically create your Photo Book layout.

How long does it take to make a Photo Book from your phone?

With Journi, your first draft is ready in seconds. The whole process, including customization, can take as little as a few minutes before you're ready to order your Photo Book online.

My phone photos are a total mess. Where do I even start?

You start by opening the Journi app! Don't stress about organizing beforehand. Our AI is designed to handle photo chaos. For best results, you can use your phone's "Favorites" (heart icon) feature to pre-select your best shots, but it's not required. Let the AI do the first big sort for you.

Can I make a Photo Book from a shared album?

Yes, if the photos are downloaded to your phone's main gallery, you can easily use them in the Journi app to create your Photo Book.

Will my phone photos look good enough in a printed book?

Yes, they'll look fantastic! Modern smartphones take high-resolution photos, and Journi's system automatically enhances your images, improving colors and exposure to make them look their absolute best. Your candid phone photos will tell a much more authentic story.