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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi i am photographer for Marlies Dekker Fotografie. As wedding photographer in the Netherlands making stunning slideshows for my couples are an easy way to deliver the first preview. The support is q... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There is no way I could ever go back to designing albums from scratch in Adobe InDesign! SmartAlbums has made my life SO much easier by saving me hours upon hours of precious time. Designing the album... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since using Pixellu my turnover and profit margins have increased dramatically. being able to design multiple unique albums for my clients in such a short space of time means lots of up spell album... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Smart Slides for every single wedding and elopement I photograph. The ability to add music to these beautiful photos bring the whole event to life. My clients love the feelings of being able... See more

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SmartAlbums is album design software for professional photographers. Known for years as Pixellu, we have been building tools for wedding, portrait, and family photographers since 2010. SmartAlbums turns a folder of images into a finished, print-ready album design in minutes using intelligent layout technology and thousands of handcrafted templates. Drop your photos in, make cuts in the timeline, and watch the spreads build themselves, then customize layouts, colors, fonts, text, and backgrounds however you like. Every major print lab's specifications are built into SmartAlbums, so bleeds, margins, and safe zones are handled automatically, and built-in safety checks catch problems before files reach the lab. Our proofing feature lets you easily publish a draft, collect client feedback, and make revisions. Alongside SmartAlbums, we make SmartGalleries for delivering and proofing client photos online, and SmartSlides for creating cinematic photo slideshows set to music. The three work together: client favorites flow from a gallery straight into an album design, and slideshows embed directly into the gallery your client is already viewing. Photographers in more than 100 countries use SmartAlbums, SmartGalleries, and SmartSlides, supported by a distributed team spanning four continents. Both Mac and Windows are supported, with a free 14-day trial and no credit card required. Learn more here: https://www.smartalbums.com/


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Pixellu and use it for both…

I love Pixellu and use it for both their Smart Slides and their Smart Albums. I have been a user for many years. Their customer service is also extremely helpful!

22 January 2025
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Hi Seanna! Thank you for the feedback here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem solved!

Fernanda was quick, efficient, patient and kind!

16 January 2025
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Hi Ned! Thank you for the kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful since 2014

I've been using SmartAlbums since their first release in 2014. It was a solid platform then, and has continued to serve my business well with simplicity and ease of use. My clients and I have enjoyed collaborating on their albums, and my workflow is so much simpler.

I understand that they have gravitated to a subscription model like everyone else. I put my business on hold in 2020 and since then, a subscription hasn't made much sense for me. They have honored my original license and have supported me in accessing the product I purchased back then. Support is always very accessible, prompt, and personable.

In addition to that, the pay-per-proof option for client review has been wildly helpful in this low-sales period of my business. Much appreciated!

13 January 2025
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Thank you for the feedback and support, Michelle!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift to find the problem

I had some difficulty with a slideshow that was due to a computer setting on my end (just bought a new computer). They were swift to discover the reason and walk me through resolving it. I'd definitely reach out again!

2 January 2025
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Hi Jill! Thank you for the feedback. We are always more than happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pixellu helped me a lot with reducing…

Pixellu helped me a lot with reducing my time in many ways. Smart slide is easy to use with a great result. Smartalbum is great for designing and to show to clients.
I reccomend it 100%

25 November 2024
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Hi Andreu! Thank you for the feedback and support.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DONT BOTHER!!…

Bought a ‘lifetime’ licence four years ago and now doesn’t work on my new iMac. Company refuses to support with generic ‘it’s not our problem’ replies. My advice…DONT BOTHER WITH SMART ALBUMS!!

19 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE Pixellu products

I LOVE Pixellu products!

I am a fulltime photographer and have been with them for years and absolutely love everything they offer and use all of it! I regretted leaving Pixellu to use Fundy for a year and as soon as I could came running back to Pixellu as they are the best. The all aps bundle is what I use and will never leave them! Their customer service is also amazing! Thanks so much Pixellu!

18 November 2023
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Thank you for the feedback and support, Michele! We love having you on board.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love both smart slides and smart…

I love both smart slides and smart albums. They are a couple of tools in my photography belt that up my game and make my life a little bit easier.

I love that smart slides lets me upload my images, shuffle them, plug in my favorite song from the site, and have a beautiful slideshow in about 5 minutes. It's how I first present every client gallery.

And the smart album feature is such a simple way to make gorgeous album layouts. I love that I can sit with a client and pull together an album in about ten minutes, flipping through layout options with them. Or if I design it on my own I can send them a link to proof it.

They're a little pricey, but they've been worth the money to save me so much time.

18 November 2024
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Thanks for your feedback, Rebecca! We're glad to hear that our products have been helpful in your workflow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Album Layouting Software

I'm happy with SmartAlbums for several years now and the only problem I have some times that I get logged out of my account and blocked but Customer support is very quick and resolves it inmediately. besides that, I'm very fast layouting my albums with this tool

13 November 2024
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Hi Stef! Thank you for the feedback here. We are always happy to assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very responsive and helpful company

A very responsive and helpful company! I've been using their album design software for years and they have helped me a lot and saved me so much time. I would absolutely recommend and they are currently the best on the market for easy album design!

30 October 2024
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Hi Tiffany! Thank you for your immense support over the years. We appreciate the feedback on our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great way to design your albums

I've been using pixellu for 5 years and has done so many wonders for my business. So easy to navigate. I love it!

19 August 2024
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Hi Karina! Thank you for the support over the years and for the feedback here! We are happy to hear how impactful our products have been to your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

I am very satisfied with Pixellu. The service is excellent, and I recently encountered a problem that was resolved quickly. Highly recommend!

22 October 2024
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Hi Migerda, we are happy to hear how our products have been helpful to you. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good galleries

Good galleries, and support is the top

18 October 2024
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Julija, thank you for the positive review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

best tech support

best tech support! photos restored in an hour

10 October 2024
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Hi Gunlaz! Thank you for the feedback here! We are always happy to assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best tool for easy and beautiful slideshow

I have been using Smartslides since 2017. Love how easy it is to use for my slideshows and customer service is excellent.

8 October 2024
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Hi Catherine! Thank you for your immense support over the years. We appreciate the feedback on our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superfast and Excellent customer…

Superfast and Excellent customer support, great products.
Recommended ❤️

7 October 2024
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Hi Oz! We are happy to hear that you are enjoying our products. Thank you!

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