There are two different ways to create an amazing double-page spread effect in Picaboo. The first option is to select two side-by-side full page layouts. Choose the picture you would like to use and drag and drop it onto both full page layouts. Next, using the Picture Tools zoom into both pictures and move them around until the left half of the picture appears on the left page and the right half appears on the right page. This simple effect can be easily added to your books but can result in a lower resolution image due to the zooming.

To avoid lowering the resolution of your picture by zooming in, you can also use your favorite photo editing program to quickly cut your picture in half. First, open the picture you have selected in your photo editing program. Next, cut the picture in half using the crop tool and save each half as a new high resolution .jpg image. Add each of these half-pictures to your Picaboo book and drag them onto the full page layouts you have selected. Finally, use the Picture Tools to move your images up and down until you have aligned them perfectly. Now you have just created your first double-page spread!

If you are creating your own layout in an external graphics program, you may want to create the double page spread using a canvas size of 2560x1007 pixels. When you have finished creating your page, simply cut your double page spread layout in half to create two 1280x1007 pixel that each display half of your page. Save these as high resolution (300 DPI) .jpg images and add them to the full page layout in Picaboo.

 

Decorate the Cover of your Book.   When you receive a hardbound copy of your book, use ribbon, buttons, paper, and fabric to decorate the front cover. If you have created a book for your kids, encourage them to help decorate their books. This extra addition provides the perfect finishing touch to your album.

 

Add a special note in your own handwriting.   To add a personal touch, write a note to include in your Picaboo book. After you have created your note, scan and save it as a high resolution (300 DPI) .jpg image. Add it to your Picaboo book and simply drag and drop your note from the media tray into a photo well to include it on your page.

 

Create a Frame for your Photos.   Creating a framed/matted photo look on your pictures in Picaboo can be achieved in an external graphics program in just a few easy steps. See the directions below for more complete instructions on creating frames.