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How It Works

From phone photo to printed colouring book — everything you need to know about creating yours.

The Process, Step by Step

Three simple steps. Here's exactly what happens at each one.

Step 1 — You

Upload your favourite photos

Drag and drop them straight from your phone or computer, or pick from a folder. The wizard handles the heavy lifting — large files are resized automatically, rotations are detected, and you can re-order pages with a simple drag.

  • 10 to 24 photos per book — your call
  • JPEG, PNG, HEIC or WebP — up to 15 MB each
  • Landscape photos print sideways so they fill the page
  • Reorder, swap or remove any time before checkout
Pic Books upload wizard with photos already added to the grid
Step 2 — Us

We turn them into line art

Our pipeline converts each colour photo into a crisp black-and-white colouring page — keeping the parts that matter (faces, fur, objects) and stripping the clutter. You'll get a free preview of how the first page looks before any payment is taken, so you can check the style is what you want.

  • Free preview of your first page — no payment required
  • Not happy? Swap a photo and we'll regenerate
  • Pages render at print resolution — no fuzzy edges
  • Faces, pets, hands and objects are prioritised
Colouring page of a family on a seaside walk Original photo of a family on a seaside walk
Colouring page Photo
Step 3 — Royal Mail

We print and post it

Once you're happy with the preview and have completed checkout, your book goes to print. Premium thick paper, glossy A5 cover, hand-checked before packing. Free UK delivery, typically 2–3 working days from dispatch.

  • Premium thick paper — no bleed-through
  • A5 glossy cover, perfect-bound
  • Free UK delivery via Royal Mail
  • Tracked dispatch email with every order
Finished Pic Books colouring book — printed, perfect-bound A5 with glossy cover

Photos That Pop

A handful of small things that make a big difference to the finished page.

Clear subjects

People, pets or objects should be the obvious focus of the frame. Tightly cropped portraits beat distant group shots every time.

Good lighting

Daylight, soft window light, or bright indoor light works best. Avoid harsh shadows across faces or extreme backlight.

Simple backgrounds

Busy backgrounds compete with the subject. A plain wall, a garden or open sky lets the line art breathe.

High resolution

Modern phone photos are fine. If a picture looks fuzzy on your screen it'll look fuzzy on the page too — so dig out the original, not a WhatsApp re-share.

Skip the filters

Heavy Instagram filters, beauty smoothing or AI enhancements can confuse the converter. Stick to unfiltered or lightly edited originals.

Trust the preview

Not sure about a photo? Upload it anyway. The free preview shows you exactly how it'll print — swap it for a different one if it doesn't land.

What's In Your Book

Every book is the same quality — only the photos change.

Finished Pic Books colouring book — A5, perfect-bound, glossy cover
  • A5 size (148 × 210 mm) — fits a lap, a backpack or a pencil case
  • Premium thick paper — handles pencils, felt-tips, markers and gel pens without bleed-through
  • Glossy A5 cover — perfect-bound, durable, wipeable
  • 10 to 24 pages — pick the count that suits your story
  • Recyclable rigid mailer — your book arrives undented
  • Free UK delivery — Royal Mail, 2–3 working days from dispatch

Your Photos Are Yours

Photos of family, kids and special moments deserve real care. Here's exactly how we handle them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take?

Upload and preview takes just a few minutes. Production takes up to 5 working days; delivery typically 2–3 more.

Can I include photos of children?

Yes — many of our customers do. Please ensure you're the parent/guardian or have permission. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

What if I'm not happy with the line art?

You preview it for free before paying. Not happy? Swap a photo and we'll regenerate. You never pay until you're satisfied.

How do I pay?

All major debit and credit cards via Stripe. Secure checkout — we never see or store your card details.

Ready to Create Your Book?

You've seen exactly how it works. The first preview is free — no commitment until you love it.