Pixellu SmartAlbums

Windows · Mac

Freedom report

One barScore 5.0

Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Pixellu SmartAlbums is ranked #32 of 32 in photo book software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. A free trial is offered.

Compared on photo book software

Free plan: No
Print ordering: Yes
Automatic layouts: Yes
Desktop app: Yes

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The record

Purpose: SmartAlbums is album design software for wedding and portrait photographers.
Auto-build: Auto-Build uses algorithms and image metadata to automatically create album layouts.
Story-first workflow: Users can arrange photos in a timeline and have layouts build into spreads.
Editing: Users can adjust photos, frames, text, colors, backgrounds, patterns, focus points, opacity, borders, and color tones.
Adobe integration: The product syncs changes to files edited in Adobe and can export albums as PSD or IDML for Photoshop or InDesign.
Cloud Proofing: Users can publish album drafts, share them with clients, review feedback, and make revisions within SmartAlbums.
Print specifications: The product includes specifications for more than 170 print labs and safety checks intended to prevent misprints.
Trial: The 14-day trial requires no credit card, and exported spreads are watermarked during the trial.
Activation limit: Each license can be activated on up to two computers by a single user.
Supported computers: A single license can activate the software on Windows/PC and Mac computers.
System requirements: The minimum requirements include macOS Big Sur 11.3 or Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, and a compatible graphics processor.
Privacy and security: The privacy policy says safeguards include encryption, access controls, limiting access by job role, deleting data when no longer necessary, and periodic security reviews.
Support: SmartAlbums offers video tutorials, support articles, a Facebook user group, and a contact form for support inquiries.
Company history: SmartAlbums says it was co-founded in 2010 by wedding photographers.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Photo Book Software in 2026#32 of 32

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Sources

smartalbums.com/smartalbums/· checked 11 Oct 2026
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