Snap2Story: personalised storybooks made from your own photo
Snap2Story is an Australian personalised storybook service that turns a photo of your child into a fully illustrated storybook in which they are the main character. You upload one clear photo, choose an adventure, and Snap2Story illustrates your child into a 20-page picture book you can read on screen, download as a PDF, or order as a printed hardcover.
How does Snap2Story work?
Making a Snap2Story book takes five steps, and the illustrations are produced for you at each one. There is nothing to design, nothing to install, and you can leave and come back to finish later.
- Step 1. Upload a photo: One clear photo of your child is all it takes.
- Step 2. Pick an adventure: Choose a ready-made theme, or write your own.
- Step 3. Review and edit: Change any page, and any words, before you pay.
- Step 4. Print a keepsake: Order a hardcover to treasure, or to give.
- Step 5. Read in the app: Saved to their bookshelf, ready for bedtime.
What does a Snap2Story book cost?
A personalised Snap2Story cover is free and needs no card. The full digital storybook is $14.99 AUD. A printed hardcover starts at $49.99 AUD and includes the digital book, and a saddle-stitched booklet starts at $34.99 AUD. Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Snap2Story digital greeting cards are free.
- Your child illustrated from your own photo
- 20 free page redos if a picture is not right
- Read and change every word before you pay
- 20-page personalised storybook
- Shareable link for family and friends
- High-resolution PDF to keep or print
Where does Snap2Story deliver printed books?
Snap2Story posts printed books to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Shipping cost and delivery estimate are shown at checkout before payment. The digital book and its PDF can be downloaded anywhere in the world.
Common questions about Snap2Story
- What is Snap2Story?
- Snap2Story is an Australian personalised storybook service that turns a photo of your child into a fully illustrated storybook in which they are the main character. You upload one clear photo, choose an adventure, and Snap2Story illustrates your child into a 20-page picture book you can read on screen, download as a PDF, or order as a printed hardcover.
- How much does a Snap2Story book cost?
- A personalised cover from Snap2Story is free and needs no payment details. The full 20-page digital storybook is $14.99 AUD, which includes a high-resolution PDF and a shareable link. A printed hardcover starts at $49.99 AUD and includes the digital book; a saddle-stitched booklet starts at $34.99 AUD. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Digital greeting cards made with Snap2Story are free.
- Is Snap2Story free to try?
- Yes. Snap2Story lets you make a personalised cover of your child for free, with no card and no account required. You only pay if you decide to buy the full storybook, and you can read the story and change the wording before you do.
- How does Snap2Story work?
- Snap2Story works in five steps: upload one clear photo of your child, pick a ready-made adventure or write your own, review the story and edit any page or any words, order a printed hardcover if you want a keepsake, and read the finished book in the Snap2Story app on iPhone, iPad or Android.
- Does Snap2Story ship internationally?
- Snap2Story posts printed books to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Delivery times and shipping costs are shown at checkout before you pay. The digital storybook and PDF are available anywhere in the world.
- Is Snap2Story safe to use with my child’s photo?
- Yes. Snap2Story uses your photo only to illustrate your book. Photos are never shared, never sold, and never used to train AI models. Files are stored in Australia, the illustration itself is generated through the OpenAI API in the United States, and you can delete your photos at any time.
- What age is a Snap2Story book for?
- Snap2Story books are written for children aged 2 to 10. The language and themes are age-appropriate and can be adjusted to suit an individual child's reading level.
- Who makes Snap2Story?
- Snap2Story was created by two fathers who wanted their own children to be the hero of a story rather than just have their name printed in one. It is an Australian business, and customer files are stored in Australia.
- Can I make a personalised greeting card with Snap2Story?
- Yes, and it is free. Snap2Story digital cards let you add one photo, have the cover illustrated for you, then write, position and layer messages and photos on an A5 page. You can invite other people to sign the card, print it or save it as a PDF, and email it to the recipient on a date you choose. Making, signing and sending a Snap2Story card cost nothing.
- What do I get when I buy a Snap2Story book?
- Buying a Snap2Story storybook for $14.99 AUD gives you a 20-page personalised book illustrated from your own photo, 20 free page redos if an illustration is not right, the ability to read and change every word, a high-resolution PDF to keep or print, a shareable link for family and friends, and the book in your family bookshelf in the Snap2Story app.
- What happens to my photo?
- Your photo is used to illustrate your book and nothing else. It is never shared, never sold, and never used to train AI models. The illustration is generated through the OpenAI API in the United States, your files are stored in Australia, and you can delete them at any time.
- What if a picture does not look right?
- Redo it. Twenty free page redos are included, so any illustration you are not happy with can be generated again. You can also upload your own image for a page, and change any of the words.
- Do I have to pay before I see anything?
- No. Your personalised cover is free and needs no card. You can read the story and change the words before you decide whether to buy the book.
- What kind of photo works best?
- A clear, front-facing photo with good lighting works wonderfully. School photos, birthday snaps, or any photo where your child's face is clearly visible will produce the best results.
- Do I need to be good with computers?
- No. You upload one photo, choose an adventure, and the illustrations are made for you. There is nothing to design, nothing to install, and you can come back later to finish.
- Can I have a printed copy posted to me?
- Yes. A printed hardcover starts at $49.99 and includes the digital book. We post to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia, and delivery times and shipping costs are shown at checkout.
- How long does it take?
- Your free cover appears in a few minutes, and the full book is generated after you buy it. The illustrations are made for you, so there is nothing to design yourself.
- What age range are the stories suitable for?
- Our stories are crafted for children aged 2-10. The language and themes are age-appropriate and can be adjusted to suit your child's reading level. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must supervise use of the service.