About Blurb
Blurb is a self-publishing platform for creating, printing, and selling professional-quality photo books, trade books, magazines, and wall art. It offers free design tools, including desktop software and an online editor, alongside print-on-demand and distribution services.
Blurb is a self-publishing and print-on-demand platform designed for photographers, authors, businesses, and creators to produce professional-quality books, magazines, and wall art. The service provides a suite of free design tools, including the downloadable BookWright software for Mac and Windows, a simpler online editor, and plugins for Adobe InDesign and Lightroom Classic. Users can also upload existing PDFs. Blurb handles the printing, with options for various formats, paper types, and cover styles, including premium layflat photo books. There is no free trial for the service itself; users pay per product printed, with pricing based on format, size, and page count. For distribution, creators can sell their work through the Blurb Bookstore, Amazon, or the Ingram network. Support is available through a help center and contact form, but live chat is not offered. The platform is web-based, with desktop design tools available for Windows and Mac.
Pros & Cons
- Connects directly with Adobe InDesign for professional publishing workflows
- Supports bookstore-quality printing with premium paper selections
- Allows creators to print single copies or bulk production runs
- Provides flexible formats for books, magazines, and journals
- Enables creators to sell books through Amazon and Blurb bookstore
- Pricing is on a per-product basis, which can become expensive for individuals printing many unique items.
- The cost of premium papers and layflat binding can be significantly higher than standard formats.
- The platform does not offer a free trial in the traditional SaaS sense; users pay for the physical products they order.
- Live chat support is not available, with primary support channels being email and a help center.
Features
Key features
Design and publish professional-quality photo books, trade books, magazines, and notebooks for a variety of creative and business projects.
Utilize free tools like the BookWright desktop software (Mac/Windows), a browser-based online editor, or plugins for Adobe creative software.
Print any quantity from a single book to hundreds, with in-house production ensuring consistent, bookstore-grade quality.
Sell publications directly through the Blurb Bookstore, or reach a wider audience via Amazon and the Ingram distribution network.
Choose from multiple sizes, cover types, and high-quality paper options, including premium layflat photo books and FSC-certified papers.
Additional features
Convert existing PDF files created in other applications like Canva or Microsoft Word into print-ready books.
Create premium photo albums with seamless, edge-to-edge panoramic spreads ideal for high-impact visual storytelling.
Design personalized notebooks with a choice of blank, lined, square, or dot-grid page layouts.
Transform digital photos and designs into gallery-quality metal, acrylic, or canvas prints for home or office decor.
Access dedicated support, bulk discounts, and custom quotes for print runs of 100 or more books.
Integrate print-on-demand capabilities into any app, website, or enterprise system via the RPI Print API for automated fulfillment.
Uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified papers and prints at the facility nearest the destination to reduce carbon emissions.
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About Blurb
Blurb is a self-publishing platform for creating, printing, and selling professional-quality photo books, trade books, magazines, and wall art. It offers free design tools, including desktop software and an online editor, alongside print-on-demand and distribution services.
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Does Blurb have an in-app market place?
Yes
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Pros & Cons
- Connects directly with Adobe InDesign for professional publishing workflows
- Supports bookstore-quality printing with premium paper selections
- Allows creators to print single copies or bulk production runs
- Provides flexible formats for books, magazines, and journals
- Enables creators to sell books through Amazon and Blurb bookstore
- Pricing is on a per-product basis, which can become expensive for individuals printing many unique items.
- The cost of premium papers and layflat binding can be significantly higher than standard formats.
- The platform does not offer a free trial in the traditional SaaS sense; users pay for the physical products they order.
- Live chat support is not available, with primary support channels being email and a help center.
Blurb's Support Options
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support@blurb.comContact
1-877-782-8273Documentation
https://support.blurb.com/hc/enCommunity Forums
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