A photo book that’s well-designed can be the ultimate way to preserve cherished memories. Web based software has come a long way over the last few years, and it’s now easier than ever to use one of these programs to design your own photo books.

A good photo book will have a high-quality paper that’s thick and durable, with pages that lie flat for comfortable reading. It should also have a wide variety of cover and binding options. It’s also important to choose a photo book service that will print images with high resolution and color accuracy. A service should also be able to offer the option of adding a layflat design, which adds an extra cost but makes the photo book more comfortable and attractive to read.

Apple offers a photo book service through its Apple Books app, but it doesn’t offer a full range of options. You can download third-party project expansion apps like Motif, White Wall, Ifolor Designer, Mpix, Fujifilm Prints and Gifts or Wix Photo Albums from the App Store to get more design and photo editing capabilities through Apple’s photo book service.

Mixbook’s photo book design software is easy to navigate and features a lot of customization options, including 644 templates to choose from. The templates have a wide selection of styles and themes, ranging from simple Minimalist White designs to more sophisticated wedding, birthday and seasonal options. The service also has a live tech support team that can be helpful for frustrated creators.