Make all of these with Motif

Great photos get lost easily on your devices. Print them with Motif.

Photo Books

Calendar

Intelligence, at Your Fingertips

Faces Are Always in Frame

Every smile, laugh, and expression is framed just right with our AI-powered face detection. We intelligently identify faces and adjust their placement for perfect positioning within layouts, so no one gets cropped out of the moment.

It even works with pet photos – because furry friends deserve the spotlight too.

Picture-Perfect Layouts, Every Time

Motif’s easy autoflow dynamically arranges layouts that bring out the best in every photo. Our AI matches your images to layouts based on their orientation and your chosen theme, creating a book that feels perfectly curated.

Expect a polished mix of full-bleed spreads and multi-page layouts, all with the click of a button.

Personalize Every Detail, From Covers to Captions

Create a project that’s as unique as you are with Motif’s flexible, customizable themes.

Use our rich text editor to edit directly on the page. Enhance your design with colorful backgrounds and patterns, and seamlessly apply them throughout your project.

Smart Design, Stunning Results

Theme Previews

Instantly view your images in our themes and layouts to see exactly what your book will look like.

Pre-Designed Layouts

Choose from 100+ thoughtfully designed layouts, including storytelling spreads and multi-photo grids.

Interactive Layout Editing

Use our magic resize tool to responsively resize your images while dynamically adjusting layouts.

Rich Text Editing

Edit fonts, colors, and text sizes directly on the page while maintaining full control over alignment, spacing, and more.

Image Filters & Effects

Apply filters and effects to your images for added interest. Adjust image opacity to create the perfect mood for your page.

Custom Backgrounds

Apply colorful backgrounds and patterns to single pages, spreads, or your entire project.

Shared Projects

Create. Share. Order. Enjoy!

From group trips to school events, photo books and calendars turn unforgettable moments into timeless keepsakes. But managing group orders can be a hassle. Streamline the process by inviting others to order directly from your photo project! It’s fast, effortless, and just a few clicks away.

Learn more about sharing photo books and calendars

HOW TO USE MOTIF ON IPHONE & IPAD

Your Vision, Beautifully Designed

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Step 1
Download Motif for your iPhone or iPad on the App Store.
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Step 2
Select the product and size for your project, the images you want to use and a design theme. Opt for Motif's easy autoflow or to lay out your project yourself.
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Step 3
Customize and personalize to dial in the details. Page layouts, text, fonts, colors and more are super easy to edit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions About Motif for Mac?

  • Both Motif and Mimeo Photos are fantastic options for creating photo products as unique as you. In early 2023, Motif was acquired by Mimeo Photos to provide you with even more options to design and ship stunning, professional-quality pieces to friends, family, clients, and yourself – no matter which device you use.

    Deciding whether to use Motif or Mimeo Photos comes down to personal preference. If you’re looking to build a book easily in a short period of time, Motif offers AI curation tools that dramatically speed up the book-building process. In addition to image curation, Motif also will intelligently lay out your book with autoflow and uses facial detection to ensure faces appear properly within the frame.

  • With Motif for iPhone & iPad, you can create photo books and calendars. Our photo books are available as layflat, hardcover, and softcover – each offered in multiple sizes to fit your needs. Calendars are available in 12- to 24-month formats.

  • Yes! With Motif for iPhone & iPad, we show your actual photos in the theme selector, making it easy to visualize your project before you even get started. When browsing layouts, you’ll also see your own images in the different layouts.

  • The face detection feature built into the Motif iOS/iPadOS app identifies faces in photos and will correctly place them within the frames on your project. This ensures that faces don’t unintentionally get cropped out of the frame – and it even works on pets!

  • Absolutely! When creating a book with Motif for Mac, you can rearrange both single pages and two-page spreads anytime during the photo book creation process. So if you decide to move things around, it’s as easy as the click of a button.