Version 1.0.1 – 17.04.2026 (closed beta)
We’re building Photoalbums.Studio from the ground up. After years of working with album design applications, we’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. We’ve taken the best ideas and left the frustrations behind.
A album design platform in your browser. Photoalbums.Studio is optimized for desktop computers, so we recommend using a laptop or desktop for the best experience.
We’d love to hear what you think. What features do you love? What would make your workflow even better?
CHANGELOG
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June 2026 — Cloud backup & production |
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2026-06-16
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Automatic photo-bin cloud backup (S3 + DynamoDB), backup progress UI, photo bin filters, plan-based photo limits
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2026-06-14
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Production deploy at app.photoalbums.studio / api.photoalbums.studio (OIDC CI/CD)
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2026-06-06
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Frame template library in DynamoDB (one row per template)
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May 2026 — AWS platform & authentication |
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2026-05-28
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Full AWS lab cutover — uploads on S3 + DynamoDB (disk backend retired)
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2026-05-26
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App live on AWS CloudFront (OpenNext + CDK AppStack)
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2026-05-25
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Cognito authentication replaces Clerk (Amplify + custom UI)
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ecce387 |
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2026-05-20
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AWS backend foundation — npm monorepo, ElectroDB, Cognito Lambdas, S3/DDB server-lib
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May 2026 — Editor experience |
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2026-05-22
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Editor onboarding tour and export success flow
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2026-05-03
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Lights-out dim mode and animated template layout tween
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2588aef |
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2026-05-10
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Major UI theme pass — Cream font, glass project cards, splash polish
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081fc67 |
April 2026 — Platform & branding |
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2026-04-27
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Server-synced preset/template catalogs and persistent lab data (LAB_DATA_ROOT)
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2026-04-24
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Direct S3 lab uploads and Next.js 16 migration
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78d1236 |
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2026-04-19
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Shared splash branding, project backup import, export fixes
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2026-04-15
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Major visual theme, swap mode, export modal refresh
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April 2026 — Templates & lab |
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2026-04-01
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Frame template library, admin template designer, editor apply
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2026-04-03
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Template system expansion (1P–8P spreads, picker, snap guides)
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297c860 |
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2026-04-08
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Lab portal workflows and upload management dashboard
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bef68d0 |
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2026-04-10
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Free/Pro plan badge, admin insights, project lock enforcement
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2331d5a |
March 2026 — Editor foundation |
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2026-03-29
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Account plans, export gating, and project limits
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2026-03-24
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Hi-res export pipeline
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f3b4171 |
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2026-03-20
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Admin area and splash branding
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3c5d460 |
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2026-03-18
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Core editor MVP — spreads, photo bin, drag/drop, snapping, inspector
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