Pixum review
A broad photo-book editor with automatic layouts, maps and print ordering across six platforms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Pixum is a photo-book creation and ordering service for people who want to turn images into printed or digital books. Its browser editor, Photo World desktop software and mobile app support creation across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The product combines templates, layouts, text, cliparts and backgrounds with printed photo-book ordering, making it suitable for albums, travel books and other projects that benefit from flexible editing options. The published plans show a free offering alongside a £9.95 one-time starting option for a small square photo book booklet with premium matte paper.
The strongest fit is its breadth of creation tools and platforms. MagicBooks and assistant tools provide automatic photo arrangement, while maps and GPS routes can add location context to a book. Users can also choose layflat photo-book binding and export digital e-book versions in PDF and ePub formats. This gives Pixum a wider workflow than a print-only editor, particularly for projects that combine photos, captions, routes and digital sharing. The browser, desktop and mobile options also let users choose an editing environment that matches their device.
The main trade-off is that the entry plan represents a specific small square booklet rather than the full range of possible formats and finishing choices. UK prices include VAT, while postage and packing are added, so the displayed starting price is not the complete delivered cost. Pixum should suit users who value platform choice, assisted layouts and both print and digital output. Those seeking a narrowly focused, straightforward booklet workflow may prefer a simpler editor with fewer format and feature decisions.
Pixum pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Editors and apps cover web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
- MagicBooks and assistant tools can arrange photos automatically
- Supports maps, layflat binding, PDF export and ePub export
- Where it doesn't
- The £9.95 starting plan is limited to a small square booklet
- Printed orders add postage and packing to the displayed UK price
- The free offering does not include the printed book itself
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