PastBook review
PastBook automates photo selection and layouts, with printed books starting at $19.99.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
PastBook pros and cons
- 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
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