Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add content to my book once I've started building it?

Unfortunately, you can't right now. But you can go back to your trip, add content and create another book. Most people end up taking a quick look at their book, and are inspired to go add more content to their trip. Then they come back and start the process again (which only takes 5-10 seconds anyway). If this is a deal breaker for you, please make sure to let us know (by using the help tab on the right) so that we can make it a priority.

How do I make a photo full page?

Each page has a little "new page" icon in the lower right. Click it to create a new page, then drag the photo you want onto that page. Voila!

How can I caption my photos?

For now, you'll have to go back to your trip, add the captions in, and generate your book again.

Will removing content from my trip delete it permanently?

Nope. When you start a book, we just take a snapshot of everything in your trip. You can remove photos, stories, or entire chapters, but it won't affect your trip on everlater.com.

Why does the text fade and disappear at the bottom of some pages?

In the preview we only show the first page of long stories. This is a compromise we had to make in order to quickly show what your book will look like. Rest assured, when the book is printed, the text will automatically flow onto as many pages as it needs.

How long will it take to finish a book?

Since you'll already have an Everlater online travel journal with all of the content, we can do the layout of your book automatically. If you like how it looks, pick a cover photo and you are done. Most people end up spending 5-10 minutes moving around photos and stories (with a simple drag and drop).

How long will it take to receive my book?

Books print in less than 72 business hours. After that, the world is your oyster in terms of shipping options.

I'd like to buy a PDF of my book, how do I do that?

Let us know (using the help tab on the right). If there is a demand, we'd be happy to offer it!

What if there is a problem with my book?

We check the final layout of each book by hand before printing. We're pretty obsessive about making sure every book looks beautiful, but if you are unhappy with the results, please contact us and we'll be happy fix the problem.

Why can't I move the first page in a chapter?

The first page of each chapter displays the city and country where that chapter took place. You cannot move the page, but you can drag the existing photo away, and replace it with a different one.

Can I tweak fonts/colors/layouts/alignment?

Nope! We set out to build something that "just works" without offering an overwhelming number of features. It's harder to do than you'd think! If you have great layout and design skills, the Everlater Bookstore probably isn't the best choice for you.

Can I add photos and text on the same page?

Nope.

So what CAN I do?

You can:

Rearrange photos and stories
Change how many photos appear on each page (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Remove photos, stories, and even entire chapters
Pick the photo for the front and back covers
Change the book title
Choose between two layouts: black pages with white text, and white pages with black text

That's it?

Yep! It's the easiest, fastest place to make a beautiful custom photo book.

What are those little red exclamation marks on my photos?

They let you know when your photo isn't large enough to print in high quality. You have three options:

Upload a higher resolution version of the photo. You can do this from within the bookstore, while you're working on your book.
Add more photos to that page, so each will print smaller. If the exclamation mark goes away, then you're good to go.
Leave it. We'll make sure it isn't pixelated, but the photo will probably appear smaller than the others around it.

I speak geek. Tell me more.

Whenever possible, we print all photos at 300dpi. If the photo isn't large enough, we will go as low as 150dpi. Below 150dpi, we show the warning and will print the photo as large as possible, while still maintaining 150dpi. As a result, the photo will print smaller than you were expecting.