Sizes are the trim size of the finished book, width x height. The designer draws the bleed and the safe zone for the size you choose.
| Format | Size | Where you find it |
|---|---|---|
| Mini square | 4 x 4 in (102 x 102 mm) | Mini Photo Book Trio |
| Pocket square | 6 x 6 in (152 x 152 mm) | Softcover Mini |
| Square | 8 x 8 in (203 x 203 mm) | Layflat, hardcover, softcover, guest book |
| Large square | 10 x 10 in (254 x 254 mm) | Linen Cover Photo Book |
| Extra large square | 12 x 12 in (305 x 305 mm) | Layflat 12 x 12, Family Year Book |
| Landscape | 11 x 8.5 in (279 x 216 mm) | Layflat, hardcover, softcover, travel, wedding |
| Portrait | 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm) | Hardcover portrait, Photo Magazine |
| Journal | 5 x 7 in (127 x 178 mm) | Hardcover Photo Journal |
Binding
- Layflat: pages open to 180 degrees, thick photographic paper, 24 to 80 pages. Best for panoramas and wide spreads.
- Hardcover: a rigid cover wrapped in your photo or in cloth, 20 to 80 pages. Best for books to keep.
- Softcover: a flexible cover, 20 to 64 pages. Best for minis, magazines and gifts in numbers.
Choosing the page count
A rule of thumb is two to four photos per spread. A weekend trip fits in 24 to 30 pages, a holiday in 40 to 60, a year in 60 to 80. You can leave pages for captions.