Once Upon

What Once Upon is

Once Upon is a photo book service for creating books in its Android and iOS apps or on the web, then ordering printed copies. Add photos from a phone, Google Photos, or a computer through the web app. On import, Once Upon arranges photos automatically, and you can explore other layouts before choosing how the pages look. Add captions or longer text, including a headline across a spread, to give a book context. You can also invite friends, family, or loved ones to contribute to the same book.

Books start at 20 pages and can extend to 300 pages, with up to six images per spread. The Softcover Medium costs $21, paid once, Hardcover Medium $25, paid once, and Hardcover Large $37, paid once. Each price includes the first 20 pages; extra pages cost 0.9 USD for either Medium book and 1.1 USD for the Large. Creating a book is free, and payment is due when ordering. The US photo book page states delivery within 15–20 business days and shipping for 5 USD regardless of order size. Once Upon is based in Skellefteå, Sweden, and is available on Android, iOS, and web.

Who it suits

Once Upon suits people who want to make printed photo books from phone or computer photos, with automatic layouts and options to personalize the pages. It also fits people making a book together, since contributors can be invited to add to it.

Limits

Books have a 20-page minimum and 300-page maximum, with up to six images per spread. The listed prices cover the first 20 pages; each additional page costs 0.9 USD for either Medium book or 1.1 USD for the Large.

Getting started

1. Open the Once Upon website or use its Android or iOS app.
2. Add photos from your phone or Google Photos, or use the web app to add photos from a computer.
3. Review the automatically arranged pages and explore alternate layouts.
4. Add captions or longer text, and invite others to contribute if desired.
5. Choose a book format and page count, then place an order when ready.

Verdict

Choose Once Upon if you want to create a photo book on mobile or web, personalize its text and layouts, and invite others to contribute. Consider the page and extra-page charges when choosing a book; placed orders cannot be changed, though cancellation is available within the first hour.