🚀 Getting Started with Pro Lab

Your Complete Guide for First-Time Users

FAQs

Photo Book FAQs
How to create your first photo book?

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit www.prolab.in
  2. Click "Sign Up" in the top right corner
  3. Enter email, create password, and provide basic details
  4. Complete profile with shipping address

Step 2: Choose Your Product

  1. Browse product categories: Photo Books, Albums, Prints, etc,.
  2. Select type: Small size, Large Size, Designer Cover, Acrylic Cover, Signature Cover, Hardcover, Economy Edition.
  3. Choose size: 6x6", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 6x9", 8x12", 12x8", 9x6", 12x15", 12x18", 15x12" or 18x12"
  4. Choose paper finish: Glossy, Matte or Feather Touch

Step 3: Upload Your Photos

  1. Click "Start Creating"
  2. Select upload source:
    • Computer: Browse files from device
    • Google Photos: Connect account
    • Facebook: Import albums directly
    • Instagram: Pull from feed
  3. Select photos (bulk selection available)
  4. Click "Upload" and wait for processing

Step 4: Let AI Work Its Magic

  1. Click "Create with AI"
  2. AI analyzes photos (30-60 seconds):
    • Facial recognition groups people together
    • Scene detection categorizes photos
    • Quality assessment prioritizes best shots
  3. Review the automatically created design

Step 5: Customize Your Design

  1. Browse AI-generated pages
  2. Make adjustments: rearrange photos, change layouts
  3. Add text: captions, dates, names, stories
  4. Adjust colors and apply filters
  5. Customize covers
  6. Save your project, so you can go back to it anytime you want.

Step 6: Preview & Finalize

  1. Click "Preview" for full-screen view
  2. Check photo clarity and positioning
  3. Verify text spelling and alignment
  4. Make final adjustments
  5. Save project (accessible for 30 days, paid projects will be kept for at least the next year!)

Step 7: Place Your Order

  1. Click "Add to Cart"
  2. Choose quantity
  3. Enter/confirm shipping address
  4. Apply promo codes if available
  5. Select payment method (UPI/Cards/Net Banking/EMI/PayPal)
  6. Complete secure checkout
  7. Receive confirmation via email
⏱️ Estimated Timeline:
• Photo upload: 2-5 minutes
• AI generation: 30-60 seconds
• Customization: 10-30 minutes
Total time: As quick as 15 minutes for your first photo book!
Understanding Pro Lab's AI Photo Editor

Our AI-powered editor uses advanced machine learning to transform hours of manual design into minutes of automated brilliance.

👤 Facial Recognition

  • Detects faces automatically
  • Groups photos with same people
  • Ensures faces aren't cut off
  • Optimizes portrait sizing

🎨 Scene Detection

  • Categorizes landscapes & nature
  • Recognizes indoor vs outdoor
  • Identifies group vs individual photos
  • Organizes photos logically

📐 Smart Layout Generation

  • Creates professional designs
  • Balances page composition
  • Various layout templates
  • Consistent spacing & margins

✨ AI Color Correction

  • Brightness optimization
  • Color balance adjustment
  • Sharpness improvement
  • Red-eye removal

🔍 Duplicate Detection

  • Identifies similar photos
  • Removes exact duplicates
  • Suggests best shots
  • Reduces clutter

✂️ Smart Cropping

  • Rule of thirds composition
  • Preserves important subjects
  • Removes distracting edges
  • Adapts to aspect ratios
How to Use the AI Editor?
Automatic Mode : Upload → Create with AI → Review → Done!
Manual Mode : Upload → Start with blanks → Use AI suggestions as you build.

🔒 AI Privacy & Security
✅ Your photos remain private - never shared
✅ Encrypted storage protects all images
Supported File Formats

Default Supported Image File Types

You can upload photos in the following default formats across all editors:

  • JPG (JPEG)
  • PNG
  • HEIC (including common subtypes heic, heif, heix, and avif)

Note: While HEIC files are generally supported, some subtypes may not upload successfully depending on their internal encoding.

Recommended Format

For most user uploads, JPG is recommended because:

  • It offers efficient compression suited for photographic content.
  • It results in smaller file sizes compared to PNGs, providing faster uploads and smoother performance.

If an image fails to upload, verify that:

  • The file opens correctly in another application (to confirm it's not corrupted).
  • The metadata is valid and complete.
Is software installation needed?
💡 No Installation Needed!
✅ Pro Lab is entirely web-based
✅ No plugins required
✅ No downloads necessary
✅ Works directly in your browser
Creating Account & Profile Setup

Why Create an Account?

  • Save projects across devices
  • Track orders in real-time
  • Store multiple addresses
  • Quick reordering
  • Faster checkout
  • Order history & invoices
  • Wishlist for future projects

Registration Process

Email Registration

  1. Visit www.prolab.in and click "Sign Up"
  2. Enter email address
  3. Create strong password (8+ characters, letters, numbers, symbols)
  4. Provide full name and mobile number
  5. Agree to Terms & Conditions
  6. Click "Create Account"
Quick Sign-Up Options:
• Click "Continue with Google" for instant setup
• Click "Continue with Facebook" to use social login

Profile Setup

Personal Information

  • Full name (as appears on shipping)
  • Email address (verified)
  • Mobile number (for SMS updates)
  • Alternate contact (optional)

Adding Shipping Address

  1. Go to "My Account" → "Address Book"
  2. Click "Add New Address"
  3. Enter complete details: House/Flat, Street, Landmark
  4. Select City, State, and PIN Code
  5. Save address

Password Management

Creating Strong Password: Minimum 8 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters

Forgot Password?

  1. Click "Forgot Password" on login page
  2. Enter registered email
  3. Check email for reset link
  4. Create new password
Upload images via QR code or shareable link

This feature allows you to upload images from any device without creating an account:

  1. You can scan a QR code or open a shareable link to add photos directly into the project.
  2. It supports collaborative uploads, where multiple people can contribute images.
  3. Benefits include seamless mobile uploads, device flexibility, and simplified participation for all user types.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Needs

Product Selection by Occasion

Occasion & Size:
Wedding : 12x12", 12x15", 12x18", 15x12", 18x12" Travel : 8x12", 12x8", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 12x15", 12x18", 15x12", 18x12"
New Born : 6x6", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 8x12", 12x8", 6x9", 9x6", 12x15", 15x12"
Kids : 6x6", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 8x12", 12x8", 6x9", 9x6", 12x15", 15x12"
Maternity : 6x6", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 8x12", 12x8", 6x9", 9x6", 12x15", 15x12"
Birthday : 6x6", 8x8", 10x10", 12x12", 8x12", 12x8", 6x9", 9x6", 12x15", 15x12"
Instagram : 6x6", 8x8", 6x9", 9x6"

Page Count Guidelines

Photo count & Recommended Pages

  • 10-30 photos : 20 Pages
  • 30-50 photos : 30 - 40 Pages
  • 50-100 photos : 40-60 pages
  • 100-200 photos : 60-80 pages
  • 200+ photos : 80-100 pages

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