Embossing on photo books: make your album even more unique

What is embossing?

Embossing is a premium print technique where text or a design is pressed into the cover material using a professional embossing machine. This creates a tactile relief that gives your album an elegant appearance. By adding a foil colour such as gold, silver, white or black, the text stands out even more. The result is a cover that’s just as impressive as the story inside.

This option is available for two photo book types: the Premium Hardcover Photo Book and the Professional Photo Book.

How to choose an embossed cover when creating your photo book

When you start designing your photo book online, begin by selecting a book type that supports embossing. Then choose the desired size and orientation. During the order process, you’ll have the option to add embossing to the cover.

When finalising your order, choose the cover material, indicate how many lines of text you’d like to add, and select the letter size. Then pick the foil colour that best fits your design: gold, silver, black or white. This way, you’ll create a luxurious and personal cover that truly makes your photo book stand out.

Embossing options and variations

We offer three embossing options, depending on the number of text lines and character size. In the table below, you can find the available embossing styles, including foil colours and font sizes.

It is important to note that embossing is only possible on plain colored covers within the following collections: Nature, Noé, Pure, Tropical, Sparkle, Classic, and Western.

Available characters

A B C D E F G Ğ H I J K L M N O P Q R S Ş T U V W X Y Z 

Á À Ä Â É È Ë Í Ì Ï İ Ú Ù Ü Ó Ò Ö Ç

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

‘ . , & ! ? ,, “ : ; … – • | † ♥ /

The letters, symbols, and numbers shown above are fixed in a gear system. This means only these specific characters are available for embossing, and it is not possible to add custom symbols or images.

Important exceptions when using embossing

When choosing an embossed cover, keep in mind that not all cover materials are suitable for foil embossing. Some surfaces prevent the foil from adhering properly, which affects the final quality. That’s why embossing is only available for the Premium Hardcover and Professional photo books.

Additionally, it is not possible to choose your own font for embossing. We use a classic copper letter wheel with a fixed set of carefully selected standard characters. You can see exactly what they look like in the examples earlier in this blog.

Looking for more creative freedom and a truly unique design on your photo book cover?
Then a photo book with laser text is the perfect alternative. With this technique, your design – whether it’s a name, symbol, or illustration – is precisely burned into the cover using a laser. This allows for full personalization and gives your book a clean, modern look that suits your style perfectly.

Want to create your own photo book with embossing?

Start designing your photo book online today and give your memories the finish they deserve.