Pop Book - Personalized Photo Book Creator

Project Overview

SweetSoft developed Pop Book, a mobile application for Fujifilm enabling users to create personalized mini photo books directly from their smartphones. The intuitive platform allows users to compose their favorite shots, add funny inscriptions, apply filters, and produce professional-quality physical photo books as gifts or keepsakes, all printed on premium Fujifilm photo paper with convenient delivery options.

Challenges

• User Experience: Creating an intuitive interface for non-designers to compose professional photo books
• Photo Editing: Implementing comprehensive editing tools (drag, crop, filter, text) optimized for mobile
• Multi-Source Integration: Importing photos from device galleries, Facebook, and Instagram seamlessly
• Print Quality: Ensuring digital designs translate accurately to physical printed products
• Customization Options: Providing sufficient customization (borders, finishes, sizes) without overwhelming users
• Mobile Performance: Handling high-resolution photos efficiently on mobile devices
• Order Management: Building reliable print-on-demand ordering and fulfillment system
• Social Sharing: Enabling users to share their creations before ordering
• Cross-Platform: Delivering consistent experience on both iOS and Android platforms

Our Solution

We built native mobile applications for iOS and Android with an intuitive photo book creation workflow, comprehensive editing tools, and seamless integration with social media and print-on-demand services.

Key Features

Photo Book Creation:

• Photo Editor: Comprehensive editing with drag, crop, filter, and text capabilities
• Multi-Source Import: Integration with device gallery, Facebook, and Instagram
• Book Capacity: Support for up to 21 photos per book
• Layout Flexibility: Intuitive photo arrangement and composition tools
• Text Overlay: Add funny inscriptions and captions to photos

Customization Options:

• Border Colors: Choice of white or black borders for photo frames
• Paper Finishes: Select gloss or matte finish for professional look
• Size Variants: Two size options (10×10cm or 13×13cm) for different preferences
• Filters: Apply creative filters to enhance photos
• Preview: Real-time preview of final photo book before ordering

Sharing & Ordering:

• Online Sharing: Share photo book creations on social media
• Print-on-Demand: Direct ordering with Fujifilm quality printing
• Delivery Options: Convenient delivery to home or chosen address
• Order Tracking: Track photo book production and shipping

Technical Highlights

• Swift for native iOS development ensuring smooth performance
• Java for native Android development
• High-resolution image processing optimized for mobile
• Facebook and Instagram API integration for photo imports
• Efficient memory management for handling multiple high-res photos
• Real-time preview rendering engine
• Secure payment processing integration
• Print file generation meeting Fujifilm quality standards
• Order management system integration
• Cloud storage for saving works-in-progress
• Push notifications for order status updates
• Offline editing capability with sync on connection

Project Metrics

• Partnership Duration: 2017–2018
• Development Hours: 50,000+
• Platforms: Native iOS & Android
• Services Delivered: Mobile Development, Quality Assurance, Support & Maintenance
• Book Capacity: Up to 21 photos per book
• Size Options: 10×10cm and 13×13cm
• Finish Options: Gloss and matte

Results

• User-Friendly Creation: Intuitive interface enabling anyone to create professional photo books
• Professional Quality: Physical books printed on premium Fujifilm photo paper
• Comprehensive Editing: Full-featured photo editing tools optimized for mobile
• Social Integration: Seamless photo imports from Facebook and Instagram
• Flexible Customization: Multiple options for borders, finishes, and sizes
• Convenient Service: End-to-end solution from creation to doorstep delivery
• Cross-Platform Success: Consistent experience on both iOS and Android
• Gift-Ready Products: Perfect solution for creating personalized gifts and keepsakes
• Brand Extension: Successfully extended Fujifilm’s brand into mobile photo products

Client Impact

Pop Book has successfully extended Fujifilm’s photography services into the mobile-first era, making professional photo book creation accessible to smartphone users worldwide. The application has democratized photo book creation by eliminating the complexity typically associated with design software, allowing anyone to create beautiful, lasting keepsakes from their digital photos. The seamless integration with Facebook and Instagram has made it effortless for users to bring their social media memories into the physical world, while the print-on-demand service leveraging Fujifilm’s renowned photo paper quality has ensured professional results. The 50,000+ development hours invested in native iOS and Android applications have delivered a polished, performant user experience that reflects Fujifilm’s commitment to quality. The app has opened a new revenue stream for Fujifilm while strengthening customer engagement by transforming the company from a photography equipment provider into a complete memory preservation service.