BookWright

Name: BookWright
Author: Blurb

Free desktop software from Blurb for designing photo books, paperbacks, magazines, notebooks and wall art.

ProprietaryBy Blurb

FreeProprietarymacOS

Official websiteblurb.com

Download pageblurb.com

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About BookWright

BookWright is Blurb's desktop layout program for making printed books. It handles photo books, paperback and hardcover books, magazines, notebooks and wall art, with templates or a blank canvas, freestyle grids, typography tools, cover design, bleed lines, trim guides, page numbers and automatic image retouching.

The software works without an internet connection, and finished projects are printed and published through Blurb's printing service. It suits photographers, writers and anyone making a one-off or small print-run book who is happy to print with Blurb.

Strengths

Templates plus freestyle layout from a blank page
Bleed lines, trim guides and cover design tools
Works offline
Covers photo books, novels, magazines and wall art

Limitations

Tied to Blurb's printing service
Not a general-purpose desktop publishing tool

Details

Pricing: FreeThe software is free; printing books through Blurb is paid.
License: Proprietary
Developer: Blurb
Platforms: macOS
How it runs: Downloadable app
Works offline: Yes
Best suited for: Designing a photo book or printed book to order from Blurb
Categories: Image editors, Office tools
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Added: October 2, 2026
Sources: blurb.com/bookwright

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