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 6 photos of the people and pets you want in the story: siblings, parents, grandparents, the family dog, anyone. Our AI finds every person and pet and builds a unique character from each one.
- Up to 6 photos
- AI face detection
- Works with everyday phone photos
- Characters02
Name and Describe Each Character
Give every person a name, age, and role, and every pet a name, animal type, breed, and colors. Choose who the main characters are, pets included. The story will revolve around them. You can add up to 6 characters in total, people and pets together.
- Up to 6 characters
- Names, ages, roles
- Mark main vs. supporting cast
- Style03
Choose Your Art Style
Pick from eight hand-crafted art styles: Classic Painted, 3D Rendered, Storybook Cartoon, Claymation, Layered Paper, Stained Glass, Heirloom, and Coloring. The style you pick sets the visual tone of every page in your book.
- 8 art styles to choose from
- Preview thumbnails for each
- Sets the look of every page
- 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
- 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
- Personalize06
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
- 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
- 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. Your order includes 30 regenerations, more with a bundle, so you can refine any page or character.
- Free preview of cover + first 2 pages
- Choose your format & bundle
- 30 regenerations with your order
- 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
- Printed in 7 to 10 business days, then shipped
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 & FontsPersonalize
- 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 is printed in 7 to 10 business days, then shipped.
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