What size are SimplePrints photo books? How are they made?

Our books are produced using high-quality, professional-grade materials. We offer our regular photo books in 2 square sizes: 8×8 inch and 12×12 inch books. All of our regular photo books print with a minimum of 20 pages; maximum page limit varies depending on the paper type selected.

If you are looking for Mini Photo Books or Seamless Layflat Photo Books, please view the links below.

Mini Photo Books

Seamless Layflat Photo Books


We print all of our books on HP Indigo Digital Presses using HP Electrostatic Inks.

12 x 12" Hardcovers:

Standard Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 100# text-weight

Cover: 80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

300 maximum pages

Premium Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 80# cover-weight 

Cover: 80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

256 maximum pages

Photo Lustre Paper (iOS only) - Professional Lustre Finish

Inner: 190gsm Mohawk proPhoto Lustre-weight

Cover: 80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

234 maximum pages

8 x 8" Hardcovers:

Standard Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 100# text-weight  

Cover: 80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

300 maximum pages

Premium Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 80# cover-weight 

Cover:80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

256 maximum pages

Photo Lustre Paper (iOS only) - Professional Lustre Finish

Inner: 190gsm Mohawk proPhoto Lustre-weight

Cover: 80# cover-weight, matte laminated case-wrap hardcover

234 maximum pages

8 x 8" Softcovers:

Standard Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 100# text-weight 

Cover: 10pt C1S, matte laminated cover

300 maximum pages

Premium Paper - Lightly Glossy Finish

Inner: 80# cover-weight 

Cover: 10pt C1S, matte laminated cover

256 maximum pages


*Photo Lustre option only available for Hardcover Books created on iOS.

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