How to Create a Photobook (Service Mode)

Let our professional designers create your photobook for you. Service Mode is available exclusively for photobooks.

What is Service Mode?

Service Mode is a hands-off option where our design team creates the photobook layout for you. You upload your photos and we handle the rest — arranging them beautifully across pages with professional design choices. This service is only available for photobooks.

Steps to Create a Service Mode Photobook

1. Choose a Photobook

1. Navigate to the Photobooks page
2. Browse available photobook options
3. Select the photobook you want

2. Select Options

On the product page:

1. Choose your preferred color (if available for this product)
2. Select the page count for your photobook

3. Open Service Mode

1. Click the "Service Mode" button on the product page
2. A drawer opens showing:
   • 4-step timeline with estimated dates: Upload → Design & Review → Printing → Shipping
   • Photo count requirements — minimum and maximum number of photos needed for your selected page count
   • Service mode price (different from design mode price)

4. Start Your Project

1. Click "Start" in the service mode drawer
2. Your project is automatically created in service mode
3. You'll be redirected to the project page with a gallery upload interface

5. Upload Your Photos

1. Upload the required number of photos (minimum and maximum are shown)
2. You can upload from your device or use photos from existing galleries
3. Our design team will review and arrange your photos

What Happens Next

After you upload your photos:

1. Design phase — Our designers create a beautiful layout with your photos (~5-10 business days)
2. Review — You'll be able to review and request changes to the design
3. Printing — Once approved, your photobook goes to print (~2-3 business days)
4. Shipping — Your finished photobook is delivered to you

Service Mode vs Design Mode Pricing

Service Mode has a separate price from Design Mode because our professional designers do the work for you. The price is shown on the product page before you start.

For a detailed comparison, see Design Mode vs. Service Mode.

Next Steps

• Upload the required number of photos to your project
• Wait for the design team to create your layout
• Review and approve the design
• Track your order once it ships

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