Some functions, such as zoom and snapping to aid alignment, were disappointing.
Mixbook is a well-known brand specializing in customizable printed gifts.
There are often offers on the Mixbook site, so its worth holding out if the price isnt discounted.
Adding a background color was simple and there were plenty of ways for me to select a color.
Plus, there was also a range of textured backgrounds available.
The option was available to flip the background image or alter the opacity using a slider.
This meant I had to arrange the elements by eye, which got a bit tiresome after a while.
The page spread navigation bar made it easy to, duplicate, delete, or drag and rearrange pages.
The duplication function made it effortlessly easy to reuse page layouts and simply switch photos out.
I have to admit I was really not a fan of the zoom function on Mixbook Studio.
The pop-up toolbars for images, stickers, and text boxes proved obstructive on occasion.
They are static at the bottom of the element selected, which made alignment tricky at times.
I had mixed feelings about the finished article.
The print and matt finish on the hardback covers were vivid and looked nice.
One unfortunate and avoidable mistake was the clamp marks on some of the pages from the assembly process.
Should I buy the Mixbook photo book?
You want high-quality printsThis is not the photo book to use for your photography portfolio.
For wedding photos or holiday snaps, itll be perfectly fine, but you cant expect top-notch picture quality.
I also investigated other services providing photo books to compare prices and features.
I started with a blank canvas and used the tools available to recreate our TechRadar photo book.
