How do I use the Auto-Create feature?

Step 2: Add photos to the project

Upload the photos you want to include in your project. In the “Photos” panel to the left of the screen, upload photos directly from your Mixbook photos, from your phone or other device, or from a connected app such as Facebook or Google Photos.

If you already have uploaded photos you want to use, go to "photos" and click "add from uploads". From there, select all of the photos you want included in your new book. 

Note: Please review the number of pages and photo boxes in your selected theme before moving on. If needed, add or remove pages and/or photo boxes to match the number of photos you're selecting. Auto Create will only use the photos you've selected, so if too few photos are chosen, some pages may be left blank, and if too many photos are chosen without enough pages or photo boxes, the extras won't be placed.

Step 3: “Auto-Create”

For desktop, mobile & tablet users: 

Locate the Auto-Create button (book icon)

Click the button and confirm “Let’s do it” on the pop-up window.

For The Mixbook App users: 

If you're selecting photos from Albums or Memories, skip ahead to the "next step for all users". If you're selecting from All Uploaded photos, continue below.

Click on any blank photo box in your book until the (+) icon appears, then click it. Your photos will appear at the bottom of the screen — from there, locate and click the Auto-Create button (book icon).

Next step for all users: 

A new window will appear asking, “How would you like to apply selected photos?” 

Choose “add to new pages” (if you’re adding photos to a book with work already in progress) or “re-create book” to fill the entire book according to its theme. You can also select "include the front cover" to have auto create applied to your cover or leave the box unchecked if you'd prefer to personally design your cover. 

Click “Apply,” and within seconds, your completed photo book will appear.

Step 4: Review the project

Scroll through the pages of the photo book designed by Auto-Create. You’ll see that at least 90% of the work is done, but you can still customize it in any way you desire.

Review any text elements of the book. Auto-Create will keep a theme’s placeholder text, so be sure to click and edit any titles, captions e.t.c.

Step 5: Customize your photo book

Every customization tool in the Mixbook Studio™ is available to use after Auto-Create has worked its magic!

Step 6: Preview and order

A combination of Auto-Create and your own customizations should result in a photo book that you love. When your project is complete, click “Preview” for a final review of the pages and spreads. Check for any typos, blank pages, misplaced elements, or other issues. Fix them if necessary.

When you’re ready to order your book, click “Order.” Check for any warnings at the top of the page, and select your preferred book size, cover, and paper type. Complete the order – and that’s it!

On Mixbook App

“Auto-create” feature helps you jumpstart your book.

To use this, go to “Photos” and tap on the “book icon" at the top-right corner of the photo tray.

You can either

1. “Add to new pages” if you already have pages designed and just want to add more pages using the remaining photos or;
2. “Re-create book” if you want to fully recreate the entire project.

For further information view our Auto-Create Blog post!

Fun Tips:

1. Use the Mixbook app exclusive feature Memories that pre-sorts your uploaded photos based on location! 

Select the memory you want to use > select the desired photos from that memory (or select all) & click "next"> select your template & a pop up window will appear> "How do you want to start your book?" > click "auto-create" for your completed book! Follow steps 4-6 and you're done!