Popsa
App-based photo book service run by Popsa International Limited in the UK
Quick Overview
| Company | Popsa International Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Photo Printing Services |
| Headquarters | Surbiton, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK, outside the EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated; data may be transferred outside the EEA within the Popsa Group and to partners outside the EEA |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes (UK GDPR; transfers outside the EEA described in the privacy policy) |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | App-based design with AI layout, hardcover and softcover photo books, calendars, photo tiles, boxes, tracked shipping to 50 countries |
| Pricing | Priced per product in a GBP or EUR currency selector. The server-rendered homepage text shows no product prices, see website. |
| Best For | Buyers who want to build photo books quickly on a phone |
| Replaces | Shutterfly |
Detailed Review
Popsa is an app-based photo printing service in the photo printing services category. The Popsa terms name Popsa International Limited, incorporated in England and Wales, company number 08230926, registered office St James House, 9-15 St James Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4QH.
The Popsa about page says Popsa was founded by Liam Houghton and Tom Cohen in London. We checked these pages on 3 November 2026.
Who operates Popsa?
Popsa International Limited operates Popsa. The company is incorporated in England and Wales with company number 08230926.
How does Popsa design photo books?
The Popsa about page describes AI layout algorithms in its design flow. The Popsa terms describe the Popsa app as the main service channel.
Does Popsa transfer data outside the EEA?
The Popsa privacy policy says information may be transferred to countries outside the EEA without similar protections. It also says the Popsa Group shares data across companies, which involves transfers outside the EEA.
Limitations to Consider
The Popsa terms describe the Popsa app as the main service channel, so ordering is built around the app. The Popsa privacy policy says data may be transferred outside the EEA. Popsa shows no product prices in the server-rendered homepage text.
Who Should Use Popsa
Buyers who like phone-first photo books and accept UK data transfers outside the EEA.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Contracting entity in the United Kingdom
- AI layout in the design flow
- Hardcover and softcover photo books, calendars, tiles and boxes
- Tracked shipping to 50 countries
- GBP or EUR prices via a currency selector
Cons
- Ordering is built around the app
- Data may be transferred outside the EEA
- UK is outside the EU
- No prices in the server-rendered homepage
Alternatives to Popsa
Other European photo printing services worth comparing before you decide:
CEWE
Germany · Photo books, calendars and cards from an Oldenburg company
Pixum
Germany · Photo books, wall calendars and wall art from Cologne
Saal Digital
Germany · Photo books and fine-art wall prints from Bavaria
myphotobook
Germany · Photo books from A6 booklets to A3 hardcovers
See all European photo printing services or compare them directly against Shutterfly on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popsa International Limited, company number 08230926, registered in England and Wales.
The Popsa about page describes AI layout algorithms in the Popsa design flow.
No. Popsa International Limited is a UK company, and the UK is outside the EU.