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Paper Types For Your Photo Book

4.9 (114 reviews)
  • Discover our selection of brilliant premium und photo papers

  • Photo book with paper of choice from £9,95

  • Up to 202 pages

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What is the difference between photo paper and premium paper?

At Pixum, we offer you two high-quality paper types with different printing processes.

Our recommendation, photo paper from FUJIFILM, isn’t printed but developed (exposed), just like standard photo prints. It’s bound with a layflat binding, meaning there’s no crease in the centre of your pages. Additionally, it’s slightly thicker and heavier than our premium paper.

Premium paper, on the other hand, is produced using modern digital printing and features a classic book binding. The pages are slightly lighter compared to photo paper, making it a more budget-friendly option.

All Photo Papers

Glossy
Matt
Extra matt

Glossy photo paper makes your photos shine with vibrant, highly brilliant colours, just like standard photo prints.

  • Layflat binding (seamless display of your images)

  • Exceptional depth of sharpness

  • Thickness: 382 g/m²

  • Available only with hardcover binding & up to 130 pages

Our tip: Thanks to its colour brilliance, this paper is ideal for professional photography, such as macro and panoramic shots.

Glossy
Matt
Extra matt

Matt photo paper gives your images an elegant, true-to-life appearance with exceptional colour brilliance on a durable surface.

  • Layflat binding (seamless display of your images)

  • Thickness: 368 g/m²

  • Available only with hardcover binding & up to 130 pages

Our tip: The special layers of matt photo paper make your photos shine beautifully.

Glossy
Matt
Extra matt

Extra matt photo paper gives your photo book pages a velvety feel. These pages are specially coated and refined, resulting in a deeply matte surface.

  • Layflat binding (seamless display of your images)

  • Thickness: 370 g/m²

  • Available only with hardcover binding & up to 130 pages

Our tip: Experience the sophisticated look that makes your images appear especially vibrant. The brilliant colours and rich contrast provide exceptional depth and detail.

All Premium Papers

EcoWhite
Glossy
Extra matt
Matt

The new premium paper EcoWhite is ecological and brings your photos to life with a silky matte surface, showcasing natural colours and harmonious contrasts. A standout feature is its bright white base, where you’d never guess it’s recycled paper.

  • Recycled paper with a silky matte surface

  • Thickness: 200 g/m²

  • With classic book binding & up to 202 pages available

Our tip: For a matt finish, this paper is highly recommended. It feels and looks almost identical to our matt premium paper, but is 100% recycled. Please note that occasional small colour flecks from the recycling process may be visible.

EcoWhite
Glossy
Extra matt
Matt

Glossy premium paper makes your photos shine with a special finishing layer. This makes your photo book particularly tear-resistant and resistant to moisture and dirt.

  • High-quality UV high-gloss coating

  • Thicknesst: 200 g/m²

  • With classicbook binding & up to 154 pages available

Our tip: The high-gloss coating is ideal for photo books displayed in businesses.

EcoWhite
Glossy
Extra matt
Matt

Extra matt premium paper offers a unique texture that avoids reflections. Paired with a matt hardcover, soft contrasts, and gentle colours, it beautifully highlights photos of your most cherished moments.

  • Digitally printed with a reflection-free, lightly textured surface

  • Thickness: 160 g/m²

  • With classic book binding & up to 202 pages available

Our tip: The extra matt premium paper is perfect for artist and architectural images, as well as black-and-white photography.

EcoWhite
Glossy
Extra matt
Matt

Matt premium paper is highly durable and gives your photos a long lifespan thanks to its UV resistance.

  • Matt finish with naturally subtle colours

  • Thickness: 200 g/m²

  • With classic book binding & up to 202 pages available

Our tip: The premium paper is light-resistant, making it ideal for photo books that will be frequently handled, such as memory gifts, cookbooks, or hairstyle and presentation books.

Find the perfect paper for your photo book

Paper Sample Set

Find the perfect paper type for your Pixum photo book and compare our high-quality papers with the paper sample set for £5,00.

No extra cost: You’ll receive a £5,00 voucher to redeem with your next Pixum photo book order.

Customer reviews: Pixum Photo Book

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Mark07.01.2024

“I have used Pixum for 10 years to create an annual family photo album. Always fast and faultless printing. The Pixum software is easy and reliable to use and offers almost limitless opportunities to create imaginative and stunning albums.”

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Andrea06.11.2023

“It's beautiful and very good quality!”

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Oluwakemi27.06.2023

“Excellent!”

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Caroline08.06.2023

“Quality is super and delivery time great.”

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Naomi20.03.2023

“Amazing quality product and everything looks as good as it did on the design software. Worth every penny, will be back for my next one soon.”

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