FlexiLivre offers 6 different types of albums, knowing that an album is defined by a combination of "type of cover + type of inner pages". What are the criteria to consider when choosing your cover and paper?
All our albums come with semi-glossy inner pages; 2 are paired with matte covers.
Semi-glossy inner pages: This is the most frequently ordered paper type by our clients. This paper has a smooth and soft feel, and it is recommended for all sizes/occasions.
When you are in the book creation part, you can directly click the button above the album preceded by a pencil.
A window then opens to allow you to make your choice (you can also change the album size.
Click on the cover and the application will then display all available covers. You simply have to click on the format of your choice and your photo album will be automatically converted.
Then click on the Return button, at the top left to go back to the editor and continue creating.
Stapled, Flexible Album
This is the simplest cover album. It is often used for small books or booklets and is suitable for all events. It's frequently used for brochures, catalogues.
- Cover: flexible with metal staples along the spine
- Inner page paper: semi-gloss
- Can contain 16 to 36 pages
Spiral Album
This album has a flexible cover connecting each page with spirals. It is mainly ordered for catalogues or school projects.
- Cover: spiral
- Inner page paper: semi-gloss
- Can contain 10 to 200 pages
Softcover Album
It has a flexible cover similar to those found on all these pocket-sized novels frequently sold in stores. However, it is slightly thicker to enhance its quality look, and is bound to the pages with a special paper adhesive (Perfect Binding).
- Cover: flexible
- Inner page paper: semi-gloss
- Can contain 24 to 400 pages
Hardcover Album
The hardcover album is essential for a quality photo book. It consists of a cardboard cover, with a thickness resembling for example those of comic books (BD). It is highly recommended if you want to give your final photo album a beautiful aspect.
- Cover: hard
- Inner page paper: semi-gloss
- Can contain 24 to 252 pages
Hardcover Album with Layflat Opening
This is FlexiLivre's most prestigious and classiest album. It has a hardcover and opens completely flat. Recommended for all art books, photography albums, wedding albums or simply if you want to print panoramic photos.
- Cover: hard
- Inner page paper: glossy
- Can contain 24 to 48 pages
A photo album choice is never final. Indeed, you can always change the format of your album, the type of paper, the cover type, and even the theme afterwards. Our photo album editing application has been designed to be very flexible and adaptable to all uses.
If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact our customer service for more information.