Question of the month: Why is the print size not 4x6 in?

	Unfortunately, the prints you sent me all have different sizes. More than 30 don't measure 4 x 6 as expected but only 4 x 5.5. Are you able to print those photos again in 4 x 6? - Andrew, Newcastle
	Dear Andrew, thank you for your request. Pixum uses a printing technology that doesn't zoom or cut your pictures but exposes it 100% on the photo paper without cropping parts of the image. The final dimension of each print has to do with its aspect ratio. That's why on our website we only mention the short side of the picture. The longer side is flexible (at least for the formats: 3.5inch, 4inch, 4.5 inch, 5 inch, 8inch and 12inch) since we expose all pictures on a paper-roll. Digital cameras typically capture the image in an aspect ratio of 4:3, which leads to a print dimension for the 4 inch format of approx. 4x5.3 inch. Only files with an aspect ratio of 2:3 lead to a print measuring 4x6 inch. In order to receive your prints in the traditional print format 4x6 inch, you will need to edit their aspect ratio to 2:3 by means of an editing software before uploading them to Pixum. We can recommend the following free software which will help you to do so: JPEGCrops Further explanations and examples concerning print formats and aspect ratios can be found here.

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New Pixum EasyBook Photo Books - More Formats, More Fun, More Memories

New Pixum EasyBook software

Cologne, February 2008

Photo books ordered via the Internet are increasingly popular and begin to replace the traditional photo album more and more. With current and future customer preferences in mind, the online photo service Pixum keeps improving its range of photo book offers. The EasyBook software that has been available within the UK since October 2007 has now been updated to include a new XL photo book.

More room for creativity at low cost and effort: This is the gain of the new Pixum EasyBook photo book software. You can choose from five different types of book in up to four different formats. The new XL book in 12x12inch format leaves a stunning expression. The square EasyBook is also available in moderate 8x8 inch size. If you like it classic, you may prefer the large EasyBook in A4 portrait format. Last but not least, the smart Booklet in pocket format captivates with handy size and pocket-money price. This range of formats and cover types can be designed and ordered with the new Pixum EasyBook software which allows for comfortable, simple and intuitive handling.

EasyBook software – create your book within minutes

With the Pixum EasyBook software, you can easily create your photo book offline. After downloading the software with only approx. 800 KB, only few mouse clicks are required to fill the desired book type with photographic life and to place it into the Pixum shopping cart. Three minutes for a 26-pages book; even beginners will not take longer. The customer has all tools and design options always on screen thanks to the well-arranged software layout. In case of questions, the EasyBook Assistant can be opened with one click to answer all questions and offer a solution.

Elegant EasyBook types for the most precious memories

Whether you decide for a hardcover with your own photo over the whole book cover, for the elegant linen cover or the deluxe model with faux leather for the XL book; every EasyBook type is a classy gift idea with high value. All books’ page number is adjustable from 26-98 depending on number and arrangement of photos. The 200g paper ensures a perfect presentation. The EasyBook Hardcover is provided with a protective film for increased durability; a personal text on the book spine is possible. Linen and faux leather covers are available in different colours. Starting at £21.99 for the square Linen Cover and at £22.99 for the square Hardcover, your personal book is the ideal affordable solution for your most precious memories. You decide yourself how much your memories are worth; nothing is a better tribute to a special occasion than the new deluxe EasyBook XL, starting at £39.99. All prices are for 26 pages, plus shipping costs.

EasyBook Softcover and Photo Booklet: quick and low-priced

The EasyBook Softcover is a low-priced alternative to the Hardcover. It features the same options and quality, but with a flexible cover. You get an EasyBook Softcover with 26 pages for only £16.99 plus shipping. For only £5.99 plus shipping costs, the Pixum Photo Booklet in handy pocket format (5x5.5 inches) is the perfect form to offer snapshots of special events as a gift. The high-quality paper cover accommodates up to 50 pages, stapled to the cover, also in square or A4 format. The Pixum EasyBook software has proven its success. Since October, it has allowed for the ordering, printing, binding and despatching of high-quality photo books for glad recipients all over Great Britain. With the extended range of products, it is bound to become increasingly popular.

More information about Pixum and this topic are available on www.pixum.co.uk.

Photo books at Pixum (http://www.pixum.co.uk/photo-book.html)
Gift ideas (http://www.pixum.co.uk/photo-gift-ideas.html)
Photos simple, fast & low-priced (http://www.pixum.co.uk/digital-photo-printing.html)
Photos & Posters in professional quality (http://www.pixum.co.uk/online-photo-print.html)

About Pixum

Pixum (www.pixum.com) is one of the leading, independent providers of online photo services in Europe. In over 35 tests by special interest magazines and consumer protection organisations, Pixum scores the overall top position. The range of products comprises the professional printing of digital images as photos or posters (up to 20x30inch), creation of individual photo gift ideas such as mugs, jigsaw puzzles, T-shirts, soft toys etc., the printing of individual invitation cards and photo calendars as well as the printing and binding of high-quality photo books. Other free services are online photo albums and photo sharing via the Internet as well as offers for camera mobile phone users. On www.pixum.com, Pixum’s services are available in the languages English, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and German. Delivery is possible within the whole of Europe. Pixum is a certified member of Trusted Shops and received the “Fast 50 Award” of Deloitte Technology, the magazine Capital, the German Stock Exchange Deutsche Börse and the DVFA (Investment Professionals Company) for the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Germany in October 2007.