9 steps from photo to printed book
How it works
Here's exactly what happens at every step, from uploading a photo to holding a printed book.
- Photos01
Upload Your Photos
Add up to four photos of the people you want in the story: siblings, parents, grandparents, anyone. Our AI detects every face and builds a unique character from each one.
- Up to 4 photos
- AI face detection
- Works with everyday phone photos
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the photo upload screen showing three upload slots. One slot has a photo uploaded with a green face-detection box drawn around the subject. - Characters02
Name and Describe Each Character
For every face detected, give them a name, age, and role. Choose who the main characters are. The story will revolve around them. You can add up to four characters in total.
- Up to 4 characters
- Names, ages, roles
- Mark main vs. supporting cast
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the character setup form showing four face thumbnail cards. Each card has a name field, age input, and a role selector (e.g., Child, Parent, Grandparent). One card is highlighted as "Main Character." - Style03
Choose Your Art Style
Pick from seven hand-crafted art styles: Classic Painted, 3D Rendered, Storybook Cartoon, Classic Stop Motion, Layered Paper, Colored Pencil, and Coloring. The style you pick sets the visual tone of every page in your book.
- 7 art styles to choose from
- Preview thumbnails for each
- Sets the look of every page
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the "Select Your Art Style" page showing a grid of style thumbnails, each showing a sample family scene rendered in that style. - Story04
Define Your Story
Describe the adventure you want. A few sentences is all it takes. Set the reading level to match your child's age. Not sure what to write? Hit "Surprise Me" and our AI dreams up an idea for you.
- Write a few sentences or let AI dream one up
- 4 reading levels
- "Surprise Me" for instant inspiration
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the "Define Your Story" page showing a story description textarea filled with a sample prompt, a "Surprise Me" button, and a reading level radio group. - Story Draft05
Review and Approve Your Story
Now the AI drafts your full story, page by page, from your prompt and characters. Read it through, and if anything doesn't feel right, request AI edits to refine specific parts. Approve when you're happy, and your wording is locked in before any illustrations begin.
- Read the AI-generated draft
- Request AI edits to refine any part
- Approve to lock in your story
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the "Update and Approve Story" page showing the AI-drafted story laid out by chapter on the left, with a review panel on the right containing a "Request AI Edits" button and an "Approve This Story" CTA. - Personalise06
Dedication, Scrollwork & Fonts
Add a personal dedication message to the inside front page. Then pick ornamental scrollwork borders and a font pairing that sets the tone, from whimsical to elegant.
- Custom dedication message
- Ornamental scrollwork borders
- Font pairing selector
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the "Book Options" page: a scrollwork style dropdown, a font pair selector, and an "Add a Dedication" section on the left, with a styled preview of the dedication page on the right. - Character Preview07
See Your Characters for Free
Watch the AI illustrate each character from your photos. No payment yet. This is your first look at how everyone will appear in the book. If something is off, you can regenerate them later with the included credits.
- Free character illustrations
- See likeness before paying anything
- Regenerate characters later if needed
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the character preview screen showing AI-generated portraits of each character based on the uploaded photos, with a subtle "free preview" badge above the grid. - Preview & Unlock08
Preview Your Cover & First Pages: Unlock When You're Ready
See your book's cover and first two pages fully illustrated, free of charge. When you love what you see, pick your format (paperback, hardcover, or a bundle) and unlock the rest of the book. 20 regenerations are included so you can refine any page or character.
- Free preview of cover + first 2 pages
- Choose your format & bundle
- 20 regenerations included
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the preview-and-unlock screen. The book cover sits beside a purchase panel listing format options with prices, quantity inputs, and a "Read the full flip-book" CTA.
- Approve & Print09
You Approve, We Print and Ship
The AI illustrates the remaining pages of your story. Review the cover and all 13 pages in a scrollable gallery, regenerate anything that isn't right, and add custom instructions to guide the next attempt. Once every page is approved, we generate print-ready files, send your book to our print partner, and ship to your door.
- Cover + 13 story pages
- Regenerate with custom notes
- Instant digital flipbook
- Delivered in 7–10 business days
Screenshot to comeScreenshot of the "Review and Approve For Print" page. A vertical carousel of page thumbnails sits on the left, one page shown full-size in the middle, and a "Preview Book" link plus an "Approve for Print" CTA on the right.
At a glance
- Upload Your PhotosPhotos
- Name and Describe Each CharacterCharacters
- Choose Your Art StyleStyle
- Define Your StoryStory
- Review and Approve Your StoryStory Draft
- Dedication, Scrollwork & FontsPersonalise
- See Your Characters for FreeCharacter Preview
- Preview Your Cover & First Pages: Unlock When You're ReadyPreview & Unlock
- You Approve, We Print and ShipApprove & Print · after purchase
Ready to start your story?
Most families finish setup in about 15 minutes. Your book ships in 7–10 days.
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