PastBook
PastBook: PastBook automates photo selection and layouts, with printed books starting at $19.99. Ranked #10 of 32 in Photo Book Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for automatic books from cloud photo sources.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAutomatic books from cloud photo sources
- Free planYes
- Paid from$19.99 one-time
- Print orderingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic photo selection, layouts, and blurry-photo filtering
- Imports photos from Dropbox, Google Drive, and Facebook
- Supports printed books up to 500 pages with web and iOS access
Where it doesn't
- Printed books require a paid one-time purchase
- Available platforms are limited to web and iOS
- Cloud-source integrations are limited to three listed services
Our verdict on PastBook
PastBook is a freemium photo-book creation service for turning device and online photos into printed books. It is suited to people who want automatic photo selection and layouts, while retaining control over covers, colors, captions, text, editing, and photo order. Creation is available on the web and through the iOS app, with an online preview before ordering a printed book.
The free plan covers online creation, while printing is an optional paid purchase. The Small Hardcover costs $19.99 one time and uses an 8.5 x 6 inch format with the first 24 pages included. The Large Hardcover costs $34.99 one time, measures 12 x 8.5 inches, and also includes the first 24 pages. The published pricing structure is purchase-based rather than subscription-based, with additional-page charges listed separately. Books can extend to 500 pages, giving the service room for larger photo collections.
PastBook’s main advantage is a workflow built around reducing manual sorting: automatic selection, automatic layouts, duplicate and blurry-photo filtering, and editing tools work together before the final print order. Imports are available from Dropbox and Google Drive, while Facebook is also listed as an integration. Choose PastBook if you want a fast route from cloud photo sources to a customizable printed book. Consider another option if you need a broader platform range or integrations beyond the listed services.
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PastBook fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19.99 one-time |
| Print ordering | Yes |
| PDF export | Not verified |
| Automatic layouts | Yes |
| Web app | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Desktop app | Not verified |
| Maximum book pages | 500 pages |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Dropbox, Google Drive, Facebook |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | pastbook.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
PastBook integrations
PastBook lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
Alternatives to PastBook
- CEWEA flexible photo-book editor with free design tools and printed books from £8.99.9.3
- PixumA broad photo-book editor with automatic layouts, maps and print ordering across six platforms.9.1
- HofmannA mature, affordable photo-book platform with flexible creation tools and print ordering.8.9
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