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Apple Photo Books

Mimeo Photos for Apple Photo Books

Create, design, edit, and order Apple Photo Books from your Mac using the free Mimeo Photos app

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Apple’s Original Photo Book Provider

Mimeo Photos comes from over a decade of photo printing experience. As a select photo print provider for Apple, we've perfected the art of custom-made photo books, calendars, and cards. When Apple decided to discontinue its print services, we went to work to develop our own deeply integrated app for Apple Photos on macOS.

  • Full, Deep Integration

    Relive the classic iPhoto experience with Mimeo Photos seamlessly integrated into your Photos app for macOS.

  • Apple Project Conversion

    Easily convert your previous Apple photo projects into Mimeo Photos projects. Then update and print in the same superb quality.

  • Secure Photo Storage

    Avoid the upload your precious photos into a browser or cloud service — your images remain in your Apple Photos library.

  • Quickly Curate & Edit

    Leverage the Autofill feature to build the contents of a book in seconds. Use Round Trip Editing to adjust photos and apply filters.

  • Crisp, High-Quality Photos

    Enjoy holding your photo book with high fidelity print that maintains the vibrancy of your images.

  • Share & Proof PDFs

    Generate a PDF preview of your photo book for free. Share with others for final feedback and proofreading.

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Photo Book Quality for a Timeless Keepsake

Create your photo book on your Mac and customize with:

  • Hard- and softcover options
  • Flexible layouts for up to 100 beautiful pages
  • Designer-made themes including Apple’s original set
  • Text, background, and border tools

Begin Making Your Photo Book on Your Mac

1. Download Mimeo Photos

Download our free app designed specifically for Apple Photos from the Mac App Store.

2. Select Your Photo Book Size

Choose from our collection of hard- and softcover photo books available in landscape and square formats.

3. Add Your Photos & Begin Designing

Get as creative as you like with unlimited photo layouts, dozens of themes, text options, and more — all available without ever leaving your Apple Photos library.

Mimeo Photos app editing an Apple photo book project directly within the macOS Photos application

Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions about Mimeo Photos for Apple Photo Books?

How do I start using Mimeo Photos on the web?

It’s easy to get started creating your own custom photo products on the Mimeo Photos website! From the top navigation, select the product you’d like to create. Choose any size or finish options for that product, then click the Create button. From there, you’ll be able to start personalizing your photo project by selecting a theme, uploading your photos, customizing colors, and adding text.

What is the best way to create photo books from Apple Photos?

Mimeo Photos is one of the best options for creating photo books from Apple Photos, as it integrates natively with the app and lets you design and order books without exporting or uploading your images.

What replaced Apple’s photo book service?

After Apple discontinued its photo printing service, Mimeo Photos became a leading alternative, offering a similar experience with direct integration into Apple Photos on macOS.

Do I need to upload my photos to create a photo book?

No. With Mimeo Photos, your images stay in your Apple Photos library, so you can create your book without uploading photos to a third-party platform.

Is Mimeo Photos easy to use for beginners?

Yes. Mimeo Photos includes features like Autofill and intuitive editing tools that make it easy to create a photo book quickly, even without design experience.

Can I convert my old Apple photo books to Mimeo Photos?

Yes. Mimeo Photos allows you to convert previous Apple photo projects, so you can update, edit, and reorder them with the same high-quality print standards.

How is the print quality of Mimeo photo books?

Mimeo photo books are known for their high-quality printing, designed to preserve color accuracy and detail, resulting in sharp, vibrant images.

What types of photo books can I create?

You can create hardcover and softcover photo books in multiple sizes and formats, with customizable layouts, themes, and up to 100 pages.

Can I preview or share my photo book before ordering?

Yes. You can generate a PDF preview of your photo book for free and share it with others for feedback before placing your order.

Does Mimeo Photos use AI to help create photo books?

Yes. Mimeo offers AI-powered tools, such as Motif AI Print Studio, which can help curate photos, suggest layouts, and streamline the design process while still allowing full creative control.