SmartAlbums, Fundy Designer & AlbumStomp

You may use design software such as SmartAlbums, Fundy Designer and AlbumStop to design your layout, however, you must follow the steps in one of the options below to ensure full file compatibility with our uploader system.
Option 1 Process  |  Option 2 Process

1. Export JPEG Files

Export high resolution JPEG files of your layout.

2. Download & Install AsukaBook Maker

Refer to AsukaBook Maker's User Guide for a download link and installation steps.

3. Start a New Project

Launch the AsukaBook Maker application and click on New Book to start a new project.

4. Choose A Product

Select the style, size, sides, finish, color profile, etc.

5. Import Designed Pages as Images

    1. Click on the Image Folder [Pictures] panel.
    2. Open a Finder or File Explorer window and locate the folder that contains the designed JPEG files.
    3. Drag and drop the folder onto the Image Folder [Pictures] panel to load them.

6. Add the Designed Layouts onto the Blank Pages

    1. Click on the Pages panel.
    2. Double-click on the first inside page file to open it.
    3. Click back to the Image Folder [Pictures] panel, select the first designed layout, drag and drop into the design area, and adjust position as needed.
Repeat this step until all designed layouts have been placed onto the corresponding blank templates.

7. Design Case/Cover Files

    1. Import images to be used in the cover/case design by going to Window > New Image Folder.
    2. Drag and drop the folder that contains the images onto the panel to load.
    3. Open the case/cover blank page from the Pages panel, then drag and drop images onto case and/or cover file and add any additional design elements to complete your design.

8. Save AsukaBook Maker Layout

    1. Save AsukaBook Maker file by going to File > Save.
    2. Enter filename.
    3. Choose your save location.
    4. Click on Save button.

9. Export Print Ready PDF File

    1. Once the design process is complete, export a PDF file by going to Tools > Export Order File.
    2. Click on Export PDF file button to export.
    3. Select preferred product details and click OK.
    4. Select save location and click on Save button.
    5. Click OK to complete exporting process.

10. Place your order

    1. Review layout at 100% scale for accuracy, quality, color & typographical errors prior to placing an order.
    2. Sync with the AlbumLayout Proofing website, then upload and place your order by following the steps found in Order with PDF Files.