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New Free QT Designer

Powered by SmartAlbums

(COMING SPRING 2026)

We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to the QT workflow: QT Designer, a self-contained, SmartAlbums-powered design and ordering system, is now available — and completely FREE for all QT customers.

Whether you shop in USD or EUR, you can now design your album and send it straight to production without ever leaving SmartAlbums or the QT Designer. This means faster workflows, fewer files to manage, and a totally streamlined creative experience.

Note: this is an optional workflow and one of many paths that are available to you for designing and ordering an album.

Introducing QT Designer - A Smart, Fast, Free Way to Design

QT Designer is built on SmartAlbums technology, giving you the same intuitive, drag-and-drop design experience trusted by thousands of photographers worldwide.

What QT Designer Offers

• Free access for all QT Albums customers (USD + EUR)

• Seamless design + ordering of QT’s most popular album sizes and options

• Quick workflow within a single environment

• Accurate specs for worry-free design

• Client-friendly previewing and proofing

The QT Designer does not allow you to export the designs in the way you might with the full paid version of SmartAlbums software; instead, it offers truly one continuous flow:

Design → Approve → Order → Print

If you subscribe to the full SmartAlbums software

Your full version gives you TWO ways to order albums:

• Design and Export (to your device) - allows you greatest flexibility to come to the QT website and place an order for any album, any options, and any other items.

• Design and Order Direct - fastest workflow for simple album orders in some of our most popular options.

Ordering QT Albums within SmartAlbums

You can order your QT Albums directly from within the SmartAlbums software.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• SmartAlbums version 2025.6.0 or later

• Your complete album design ready to go

How to Order Your QT Album Through SmartAlbums

These instructions are for the Full Version, NOT the QT Designer powered by SmartAlbums.

1. Export Your Finished Design

Inside SmartAlbums:

• Click Export

• In the export window, select Order Album

• Click Select options

SmartAlbums will automatically:

• Upload your finished spreads

• Open a browser tab with QT Albums ordering options

2. Choose Your Album Options

In your browser, you’ll see the available QT Albums customization options:

Albums & Options You Can Select

• Cover Type – AriaBooks offer Thick or Classic Cover.

• Cover Material & Color

• Paper Type – including Fuji, Matte or Cotton Paper

• Cover Upgrades – embossing, cameo

• Embossing Options – color, style, and placement

• Extras & Add-Ons – presentation box, extra copies

• Rush Production (if needed)

• Special Instructions for the lab

The right-hand side of the screen shows your live Order Summary, where you can review your selections before finalizing.

3. Proceed to Checkout

Once you’re satisfied with your customization:

• Click Proceed to Checkout

• Enter your payment information

• Choose your shipping method

• Click Pay

4. Receive Your Confirmation

Once payment is complete:

• You’ll be taken to the order confirmation page

• An email confirmation will be sent to the email associated with your account

• Your order number will be displayed

• You can print the invoice for your records

Your order is now officially in production!

A More Powerful Workflow for QT Photographers

This update makes QT Albums one of the most seamlessly integrated album labs in the industry. With QT Designer and SmartAlbums working together, you can:

• Save time

• Reduce export errors

• Eliminate file formatting issues

• Keep your entire workflow in one place

• Deliver albums to your clients faster than ever

Start Designing Today

QT Designer is free and ready for use - COMING SOON!
All you need to do is update to the latest version and begin building your album.

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