How to create a Photo Book with a Travel Cover: A step-by-step guide
Say hello to Travel Covers, Journi's brand-new designer covers that you can add onto your Photo Book in just a few taps. We designed these bold, vacation-vibe looks completely in-house, so you can turn your favorite memories into a total coffee-table showstopper.
Ready to level up your next book? Below, we'll walk you through exactly how, from downloading the Journi Print app to picking the perfect design for your trip.
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How to create a Photo Book with Travel Covers in four steps
Ready to give your adventure the cover it deserves?
Here's how to create a Journi Photo Book with Travel Covers from start to finish.
The whole thing happens right on your phone, and our AI does the heavy lifting for you.
Step 1: Download the Journi Print app 📲
First things first, download the free Journi Print app from the App Store or Google Play. It's where the magic happens, and it works beautifully on both iPhone and Android.
We are where your photos are, so you can create your whole book without ever leaving your phone.
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Step 2: Tap 'New Photo Book' and upload your travel pictures 📸
Open the app, tap New Photo Book, and choose your favorite travel pictures.
Select as many as you like. Our AI can arrange up to 1,200 photos into a clean, chronological timeline in seconds. Then sit back while your first draft builds itself in a matter of seconds.
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Step 3: Tap 'Suggestions' and choose your favorite design ✨
Once your draft is ready, tap Suggestions to see beautiful, ready-made looks for your book. This is where you'll find the door to your new Travel Cover.
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Step 4: Tap 'Travel Covers' and pick your design 🗺
Now for the fun part. Tap Travel Covers, browse the designs, and choose the one that matches your destination and your vibe.
Our smart AI even suggests Travel Cover designs based on where your photos were taken, so the perfect match is often just a tap away. Pick your palette, and your cover is done.
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And that's it, you've just created a Photo Book with a designer Travel Cover.
Here's the whole journey at a glance:
| Step | What you do | What happens |
| 1. Download | Get the free Journi Print app | Ready to create on iPhone or Android |
| 2. Upload | Tap 'New Photo Book' and add your photos | AI builds your draft in seconds |
| 3. Suggestions | Tap 'Suggestions' | Explore our ready-made design looks for your book |
| 4. Travel Covers | Tap 'Travel Covers' and pick a design | Your trip gets a coffee table-worthy cover |
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What makes Travel Covers so special?
A Travel Cover is more than a pretty front page; it's the finishing touch that turns your album into a piece of art worth displaying.
We designed each one specifically for the places you love to explore, so your weekend city break or cross-country road trip looks every bit as iconic as it felt.
Here's what you'll love about our Travel Cover designs:
- Smart, location-aware suggestions: Our AI reads where your photos were taken and suggests Travel Cover designs to match, so you spend less time searching and more time reliving the trip.
- Bold, custom illustrations: Each Travel Cover features unique, high-quality artwork inspired by destinations around the world.
- A palette for every mood: Pick the color scheme that matches your trip, from sun-soaked and warm to cool and editorial.
- Done in a tap: No design experience required. Choose a design, and your cover is ready to go.
Customize every detail of your Photo Book
Your Travel Cover sets the tone, but the story inside is all yours.
Our AI will give you a beautiful first draft, and you take the creative lead from there. Make it uniquely yours with our easy customization tools:
- Themes and colors: Choose a look that matches your destination's vibe, from warm pastels to sleek, modern ones.
- Your words: Add captions to remember the name of that perfect little café or the funny story behind a selfie.
- Smart maps: Journi automatically plots your route on beautiful maps, so you can see your whole adventure trace across the page.
- Paper and finish: Pick matte or glossy paper, and choose between a Softcover Photo Book, a durable Hardcover Photo Book, or our premium Layflat Photo Book.
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Travel Cover ideas for your next adventure
Not sure which Travel Cover suits your trip?
Use this guide to find the perfect match for your adventure and the photos worth featuring.
| Trip type | Travel Cover vibe | Photos to feature |
| City break | Bold, editorial, iconic landmarks | Skylines, street food, hidden alleyways |
| Road trip | Adventurous, open-road energy | Landmark signs, scenic horizons, dashboard views |
| Beach getaway | Warm, sunny, relaxed | Golden hour, ocean views, ice cream smiles |
| Friends' trip | Playful and fun | Group selfies, late-night tables, shared laughs |
Whatever your destination, there's a Travel Cover ready to give your memories the home they deserve.
Premium, planet-friendly quality travelers trust
Your memories are precious, so we make sure your Photo Book is built to last, and kind to the planet, too.
There's a reason over 10 million travelers have trusted Journi with their adventures:
- Made to last: Vibrant inks and durable paper keep your Travel Covers looking incredible for decades.
- Planet-friendly printing: Every book is printed on FSC-certified paper from sustainably managed forests, produced right here in Europe.
- Printed with care: We produce locally for the highest quality and faster shipping, with a customer happiness team ready to help if you need us.
Loved by travelers and rated 4.5 stars on Trustpilot, Journi is the joyful way to turn your trips into keepsakes you'll be proud to display.
Your Travel Cover questions, answered
What is a Travel Cover?
A Travel Cover is one of Journi's brand-new designer covers, created especially for your favorite travel destinations. Instead of using your own photo on the front, you can choose a bold, illustrated design that turns your Photo Book into a display-worthy piece of art.
How do I add a Travel Cover to my Photo Book?
It takes just four steps: download the Journi Print app, tap 'New Photo Book' and upload your travel pictures, tap 'Suggestions', and then tap 'Travel Covers' to choose your design. Our AI even suggests designs that match your destination.
Can I create a Photo Book with Travel Covers on iPhone and Android?
Yes! The Journi Print app works beautifully on both iPhone and Android, so you can create a Photo Book with Travel Covers wherever your photos live.
Are Travel Covers free to use?
The Journi Print app is free to download and design in, and you can preview your whole book — Travel Cover included — before you decide to order. You only pay when you're ready to print your finished Photo Book.
Can I still customize the inside of my book?
Absolutely. Your Travel Cover sets the tone, and everything inside is yours to personalize. Add captions, choose your themes and colors, adjust your maps, pick your favorite paper, and finish.
How long does it take to create a Photo Book with Travel Covers?
Just a few minutes. Our AI arranges your photos and builds your first draft in about 34 seconds, and adding a Travel Cover takes only a tap or two more.
What photo formats and finishes can I choose?
You can choose matte or glossy paper, and pick from a Softcover Photo Book, a Hardcover Photo Book, or our premium Layflat Photo Book.
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Jasmina is a dog-lover from Upper Austria and has been part of the “Journi” for over 6 years.
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.
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