Design Your Own Photos
Canon’s Mini Print app is perfect for those who have a natural knack for design and photography. It allows you to customize photos you have already taken, or photos available through the app, enabling you to create unique prints. The interface is intuitive, allowing even for beginners to understand how to use the various features and tools. You can add text, use stickers and frames, and even manipulate colors and lighting to get the precise look you desire.
Print Professional Products
The app also enables users to produce professional-level products that look just as good as prints from a professional printing service, minus the expensive cost. It also offers a wide array of sizes in which you can get your photos printed, from something as small as a 2×3 inch print to as large as an 8×10. Even better, the shipment is free and the prints arrive in as little as three to five days.
Photo Book Creation
Canon’s Mini Print app also gives you the ability to create a photo book. You can choose from a wide selection of templates and layouts to make sure that your book looks as professionally polished as possible. You can even add dividers to space out your photos and diversify the look and feel. The app also gives you the ability to order multiple copies of the book if needed.
Easy Sharing
When you’re finished with your own personal print or photo book, the app also allows you to easily share your creation with friends and family, via text message, email, and various social media platforms. The easy sharing feature adds an extra layer of convenience to the whole experience.
Downloadable Software
The small size of the app and its intuitive interface make it easy to both download and use. It is currently available for both IOS and Android platforms. The whole process requires no installation, and there are no wires needed either. This makes it a great option for the tech-savvy user who is constantly on the go.
Reasonable Price Range
Last but not least, the prices you’ll find on Canon’s Mini Print app are rather reasonable, compared to professional printing services. This gives you more flexibility when it comes to producing professional or creative prints, without having to break the bank.
Deceiving Transparency
A potential downfall with the app is that it can be misleading when it comes to transparency and quality of prints selected. While a customer may think their print will be transparent in an online gallery view or view it as transparency in the app, this is not always the case and can be deceiving when it comes to the prints. It is vital, therefore, for the user to keep a mental note to double check the transparency prior to ordering.
App Crash Risk
Furthermore, there is a risk of the app crashing while selecting measurements and/or designs for a print. It is also important to note that it may be difficult to find other customers’ reviews regarding different products, although specific print features have been referenced in forums and other press materials.
Third-Party Alternatives
Lastly, it is worth noting that there are many noteworthy third-party alternatives to Canon’s Mini Print app, such as Shutterfly and Apple Prints, that similarly offer printing services for a reasonable cost. These are worth looking into if the canon mini app isn’t suitable or meeting your printing needs.
Costly Revisions
Another issue with the app is that if you make an error while ordering and have to revise, the changes often come with an additional fee that may not be worth it. Breezing through the terms and conditions is essential before using the app, as these fees may range from small to a noticeable amount. Therefore, it is important to make sure to double check all orders, down to the details, such as the size and quantity of prints.
Conflicting Usability Recommendations
Users have also noted conflicting usability recommendations from the app, when it comes to specific photo filters and offered printing features. Therefore, it is important to be aware of these prior to use and verify with other forums as to what the recommended printing standards are.
Making Use of Special Features
The app’s special features also make it great for creating collages, layouts, and other designs to make photos you have stand out. This encourages enjoyment of photography and some extra fun with the app. Additionally, you can save projects to work on later, allowing you to adequately take your time to give your photos a pro look.
