Bob Books
Bob Books: A flexible photo-book workflow with strong InDesign support and print options. Ranked #22 of 32 in Photo Book Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for designers using InDesign workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forDesigners using InDesign workflows
- Print orderingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Import PDFs or use Bob’s Adobe InDesign template generator
- Create on web, Windows, macOS, or iOS
- Supports hardback, paperback, and lay-flat photographic paper books
Where it doesn't
- Designed around paid print ordering rather than digital-only books
- The maximum book length is 202 pages
- Multiple creation routes may require workflow decisions
Our verdict on Bob Books
Bob Books is a paid photo-book creation and printing service for individuals, families, photographers, and designers. It supports creation through an online builder, Bob Designer software for Windows and macOS, and an iOS option. Users can customise layouts, photos, and text, then order finished books in hardback or paperback formats. The service is particularly relevant to designers who want to prepare layouts outside a browser and move them into a print-ordering workflow.
Its strongest distinction is the connection to Adobe InDesign. Bob Books provides an InDesign template generator, accepts PDF uploads for ordering, and allows finished designs to be exported as PDF. That gives designers a route from a familiar page-layout workflow to printed photo books without limiting creation to the online editor. The broader platform coverage also supports different working styles, with web, desktop, and mobile creation available alongside PDF-based production.
Book-format choice is another meaningful strength. Orders can use digitally printed pages or lay-flat photographic paper, with hardback and paperback formats available. The published limit is up to 202 pages, which gives room for substantial albums while keeping the product focused on bound photo books. Bob Books suits buyers who want custom layouts, multiple creation options, and physical print ordering, especially those already working in InDesign. It is less suitable for anyone seeking a digital-only photo-book tool or a workflow with no print-ordering step.
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Bob Books fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Print ordering | Yes |
| PDF export | Yes |
| Automatic layouts | Not verified |
| Web app | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Maximum book pages | 202 pages |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Adobe InDesign |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | bobbooks.co.uk |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Bob Books integrations
Bob Books lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe InDesign
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