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LayflatLayflat photo books offer a sleek and uninterrupted view of your images
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperUncoated paper stock for a natural matt finish.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Matt laminationFor a sophisticated, softer look and feel as well as offering protection to your print.
Scodix© gold or silver foilingA beautiful metallic gold or silver foil finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Scodix© spot UVA stunning high gloss clear finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
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Unleash the full potential of photography with our softcover Layflat Books, where each page turns into a canvas of your fondest memories. Perfectly designed for those who want to elevate their presentations, these layflat photo books offer a sleek and uninterrupted view of your images, ensuring each moment is showcased with clarity and elegance.
Available in various sizes—A4, A5 and 210x210mm, with custom dimensions—our personalised photo books come in portrait, landscape or square formats to match your artistic vision. The 350gsm silk or uncoated softcover options provide a classy exterior, while the inner pages, available in uncoated, gloss and matt stocks, ensure a premium finish for your layflat photo book.
Elevate your photo book printing with options like matt, gloss, or soft touch lamination to enhance durability and aesthetics, or add a touch of luxury with spot UV, gold or silver foiling. Whether commemorating a special occasion, trying to create your own scrapbook, or presenting a visual portfolio, design your photo book and ensure every page spread is a lasting tribute to your most treasured memories.
Photo books, commemorative keepsakes, look books, portfolios and more.
Top tip
To give your layflat photo book a polished finish, use images with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Avoid blurry or low-quality images to ensure your photo book is both high-quality and visually captivating.
Seeking alternative presentation formats? Shop our extensive book printing collection.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, we recommend downloading the relevant template from the 'Product Templates' section above. Don’t forget to follow the template instructions and delete the 'guide' layer before exporting your design to a PDF.
For best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours in any element of your artwork, we will automatically convert them to CMYK which may change your colour profile.
To eliminate any font issues, make sure all fonts are ‘embedded’ or ‘converted to outlines’ before creating your PDF print file. To ensure legibility, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For optimal image print quality, ensure all images are 300dpi to 450dpi. Anything lower than 300dpi will give poor image quality. Images higher than 450dpi will result in high file sizes and may cause longer upload times.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, be sure to include ‘crop marks’ (offset 10mm) and ‘document bleed’ when exporting your artwork file to PDF. Refer to our product templates for the required bleed specifications.
To meet our print requirements, ensure your file is exported in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally as PDF/X-1a: 2001.
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Layflat books are distinguished by their unique binding method that allows the pages to lie completely flat when open. Each page is bound in a way that creates a seamless spread, with no visible gutter between the pages. This design enhances the viewing experience by offering uninterrupted panoramic displays, making layflat books ideal for photo albums, professional portfolios, and high-impact presentations.
Softcover and hardcover layflat books primarily differ in their cover materials. Softcovers feature a flexible cover, making them lighter and more portable, while hardcovers have a rigid cover that offers a sturdy and durable finish. Both types are designed to lay flat when open, but choosing between them often depends on your preference for durability, appearance, and budget.
Silk: This paper provides a smooth, slightly shiny surface that enhances vibrancy while minimising glare. Learn more.
Uncoated: This paper offers a natural, matt texture that absorbs ink for a softer print look. Learn more.
Layflat books are crafted with pages that are effectively double-thick due to the binding process, where two sheets are glued together to attach each spread. For example, if the individual sheets are 170gsm, the final thickness of the spread is 340gsm.
Spot UV: This finish adds a glossy, raised coating to specific areas, creating a striking contrast and highlighting key elements. Applied with Scodix technology.
Gold / Silver Foil: This finish provides a metallic sheen to select areas, giving your design a luxurious and distinctive appearance. Applied with Scodix technology.
Specify the number of pages (including four for the cover) in our product configurator. Our calculator will then display the correct spine thickness in millimetres alongside your page count. When using our templates, remember to adjust them for the calculated spine size.
The turnaround time for lay flat book printing depends on your chosen product specification and finishing options. For faster delivery, we offer express production upgrades at an additional cost. To ensure your order is delivered on time, it is important we receive your artwork by the cut-off time indicated on both the product page and basket.
Please note: If your file is submitted after the cut-off time or if corrected artwork isn't provided before the next cut-off time following rejection, it will delay delivery by one working day.
We offer free standard delivery, with optional upgrades available for expedited service, including pre-10:30 AM and pre-12:00 PM for an additional cost.
Yes, we offer international delivery. Contact our Bespoke team for a shipping quote.
Yes, we can arrange split deliveries. Contact our Bespoke team to let us know how you'd like your order sent.
Uploading lay flat book artwork is a breeze. After placing your order, click the upload button on the confirmation page. You can also upload your artwork through the Orders tab of "My Account".
Most orders are sent in boxes. For larger quantities, we may secure your order on a pallet (kerbside delivery). If your location doesn’t have tail-lift access, please contact us after placing your order so we can help arrange the best delivery option. Be sure to have your order number to hand.
