I have edited more than 30 photobooks over the past few years. Different formats (8×8, 8.5×11, 15×11), bindings (lay flat, perfect bound, flush mount) and several types of paper.I’ve always used Photobook WW but recently questioned my choice because Costco announced their partnership with Shutterfly.I recently ordered an identical copy of a book (40 pp, hardcover) from both Photobook WW and Shutterfly.I received my WW Photobook order 6 days after sending my files: a real performance considering that my photobook is printed in Malaysia ! My order with Shutterfly is still in production AFTER 9 DAYS… I have contacted Customer Service a few times with no success. I will no doubt eventually receive my order and can’t wait to compare the two finished productsI finally received my photobook from Shutterfly. 10 days of processing and shipping time, all within Canada (production and delivery). However, the Shutterfly site indicates that they are still in the "Creating your order" stage and I never received a tracking number. I remember that I had ordered the same photobook both from Shiutterfly and from Photobook worldwide. The format is 8.5 X 10 at Photobook and 8 X 10 at Shutterfly. I engaged in a careful comparison of the two products.My documents include photos, technical drawings and texts. The printing margins have been correctly respected in each case but everything else is obvious, always in favor of Photobook WW.1- blacks and whites are always more intense2- the color saturation is much closer to the original photos3- the printing resolution, both for texts, technical drawings and for photos is much better4- the range of reproduced colors is much wider.I am not a professional in the field. I'm just a hobbyist appreciating the overall quality but if the photobook I received from Shutterfly is representative of their usual production, I definitely don't recommend them. The costs (when taking advantage of the coupons) are close but they are slightly higher in the case of Photobook WW, which is normal since the shipment is sent from Malaysia. I would add that the choice of formats and printing paper is much more important with Photobook WW. I haven't tried their new premium print category yet but the result must be stunning compared to Shutterfly.However, I still have to deplore the fact that Canada sometimes imposes import fees (customs). I was thinking of giving up Photobook WW for Shutterfly, especially since the association with Costco automatically guarantees a 51% discount (note: it cannot be combined with other good discounts) but my current experience leads to maintaining my initial choice : Photobook WW. One last point that deserves to be underlined: the online editor is also much better and complete than that of Shutterfly.I would like to add that my review is completely independent and that I recently wrote to Photobook WW to complain about the increase in transport and customs costs…Guy Paquette Quebec, Canada
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Photobook Canada is an online platform that allows individuals to create and customize personalized photo albums, prints, and other photo-based products. The company offers a wide range of design templates, editing tools, and materials to create photo products such as photo books, photo prints, canvas prints, calendars, and more. Customers can upload their own photos, choose the design and layout, and add personalized text to create unique and meaningful photo products. Photobook Canada operates in multiple countries and ships to over 100 countries, and has won several awards for its innovative photo products and services. The company's mission is to help customers preserve and share their precious memories through high-quality photo products that are both beautiful and durable.See more