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A travel photo book that tells your story

Most trips end as 4,000 photos nobody looks at. Mapae lays out the book for you — a chapter per place, real maps, your best pictures — and writes it from a five-minute talk about what happened. Every page is yours to change before it prints.

Make your map film — free

2 films free · no sign-up · works in your browser

How it works

  1. Drop in your photosMapae places each one where it was taken and builds the chapters of your trip.
  2. Talk for five minutesA few questions only your trip can answer. Speak or type — your words become the book.
  3. Pick a style, orderThree styles — for couples, adventurers and families. Hardcover, 8 × 8 in, shipped free.

Pages that play

Any picture can carry the video behind it: a QR code on the page plays it on a phone.

No designing, no weekend lost

Layouts, maps and type are done for you. Swap pictures, edit words, move things — or just order.

Questions

How much is a Trip Book?

From $59 for up to 40 pages, shipping included, in the US. Canada, Australia and New Zealand cost a little more.

Can I give it as a gift?

Yes — ship it to them with a dedication on the first page, or buy a gift voucher and they make their own.

Do I need an app?

No. Mapae runs in the browser on iPhone, Android and desktop — Safari or Chrome, no app to install.

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