PastBook

Spec sheet

What it does

PastBook creates digital and printed photo products such as books, cards, posters, calendars and gifts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Product

PastBook turns digital photos into printed photo books and other personalized photo products.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Security

PastBook says personal data is stored on a secured server behind a firewall and that physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards are used.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Privacy

The privacy policy says photo book compilation in the app takes place locally on the iOS device, and photos are sent to secured servers over an encrypted channel if the user purchases the book.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Support

The Android listing directs users to [email protected] and says a support team is available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Account login

Accounts can be accessed with Apple, Facebook or email sign-in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pastbook.com

Android downloads

Google Play shows 100K+ downloads for the Android app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

API and SDK availability

PastBook’s official navigation and help resources list products, help, pricing and contact information but no public API or SDK documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

App availability

PastBook states that its app is available for both iOS and Android.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pastbook.com

Automatic creation

The app automatically selects photos and arranges them into a designed album that users can customize.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Automatic layouts

PastBook generates page layouts while accounting for portrait and landscape orientations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Automatic selection

Its smart technology selects photos using image quality, lighting and emotional-value signals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Company background

PastBook says it was founded in 2012 in Amsterdam by Stefano Cutello.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Company founding

LinkedIn lists PastBook as founded in 2012 in Amsterdam.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company headquarters and size

LinkedIn lists Amsterdam, Netherlands as headquarters and 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company legal name

Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as PastBook B.V.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Company registration

Compadex lists PastBook B.V. under Dutch Chamber of Commerce number 55299814 at Grote Bickersstraat 74, Amsterdam.Read 15 Oct 2026 · compadex.com

Editing

Users can customize, replace and rearrange photos after automatic creation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Facebook support

Facebook albums, cover photos, profile pictures, timeline images and mobile uploads can be used for books.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Fast preview

The service says a preview can be generated in about 60 seconds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Funding record

Crunchbase displays three funding rounds, including convertible-note entries led by Vortex Capital Partners, but hides the amounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

GDPR

PastBook’s help center states that it has been GDPR compliant since May 25, 2018.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pastbook.com

Import sources

The computer workflow accepts photos from Dropbox, Google Drive, PCs, laptops and other sources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Independent incorporation record

Creditsafe lists Pastbook B.V. as incorporated in 2012 with headquarters at Weesperstraat 111, Amsterdam.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creditsafe.com

Instagram limitation

PastBook says Instagram discontinued third-party access to consumer photos, so direct Instagram products are no longer available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

iOS requirements

The Apple listing requires iOS 16.0 or later and supports iPhone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Licence and reuse

The terms grant personal, non-commercial application use and prohibit copying, reselling or commercial exploitation of the service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Limit: app and website separation

A Google Play reviewer says the app and website are separate platforms and that the website offered fewer layout options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: app crashes

Google Play reviewers report crashes, lost editing progress and repeated restarts while building books.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: delivery problems

Trustpilot’s review summary reports recurring complaints about shipping delays and late deliveries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: image quality

Trustpilot’s summary notes complaints that some images printed dark, blurry or difficult to see.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: missing photo comments

An Apple reviewer requested importing iPhone album comments together with photos instead of recreating them manually.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Local printing

PastBook says it prints locally through a worldwide network of facilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Mobile platform

The maker describes PastBook as an iOS mobile app, and says its 2026 calendar product is only available on iOS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Notable news: Apple feature

PastBook reported that Apple featured its iOS app in multiple countries on September 27, 2022.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Notable news: iOS sharing

PastBook announced an iOS feature for sharing highlight videos from photo books on July 17, 2023.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Photo cleanup

The maker says its technology filters out duplicate and low-quality photos.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Photo sources

The privacy policy says the website can use Instagram and Facebook profile content, device photos, and content from other social networks and storage services through Ink FilePicker.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Photo-import security

The computer product page says device photo imports use encrypted connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Praise: delivery

Many Trustpilot reviewers describe shipping as fast and orders as arriving in good time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Praise: ease of use

Trustpilot’s review summary says customers commonly find setup and customization easy and quick.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Praise: print quality

Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly praise vibrant or professional-looking photos, sturdy bindings and good paper.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Print materials

The company says its books use FSC-certified paper and recyclable packaging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Production

The maker says order production begins as soon as payment is received and multi-product delivery time depends on the product with the longest production time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Products

PastBook offers photo books, calendars, and posters, and describes yearbooks, travel books, and milestone books as use cases.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.8 out of 5 from 6.2K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on Google Play

4.5 out of 5 from 1.24K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

4.5 out of 5 from 35,890 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Shipping

The pricing page says PastBook ships worldwide and lists delivery estimates by destination.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Shipping times

Published estimates range from 3–5 business days in France, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany to 7–10 days in New Zealand, India and Brazil.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Web creation

The maker provides a computer photo book flow where users pick memories from their device and create a printed keepsake.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pastbook.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Photo Book Software#4 of 328.8