What it does
PhotoLine combines image editing, vector layers, text and multipage layout on Windows and Mac. It can prepare illustrated handouts and print PDFs as well as individual images.
Keep a booklet’s text, pictures and vector decoration as separate elements. Text can flow into another box or the next page, follow a path, or wrap around an object. Dynamic effects such as distortion and shadows retain the original layer data, so the text or paths remain editable.
Prepare the pages for delivery
PDF export keeps text and vectors where possible and offers conversion of document colours to CMYK. Imported PDFs retain text and vector layers; inspect the result before continuing the layout.
For physical output, Pages mode puts several document pages on a sheet and can reorder them for a booklet. Greeting Card mode arranges a four-page document on one foldable sheet. Recorded actions can also be applied to every image in a batch conversion.
A version licence costs €79. A sole user may use one registration on several computers, including a mixture of Windows and Mac. Orders are processed manually and can take up to 24 hours.
Strengths
- Text flow and page layout support illustrated multipage documents.
- Dynamic effects preserve editable underlying layer data.
Watch out for
- PDF export preserves text and vectors where possible, without guaranteeing every element.
- Manual purchase processing can delay licence delivery.
Best for
- Illustrated handouts and booklets
- Combined raster, vector and text layouts
Sources
- PhotoLine product and requirements (Oct 27, 2026)
- PhotoLine layout and text features (Oct 27, 2026)
- PhotoLine actions, conversion and printing (Oct 27, 2026)
- PhotoLine purchase and licence information (Oct 27, 2026)