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How to Create a Photo Album with Page Captions or Labels in .NET

How to Create a Photo Album with Page Captions or Labels in .NET

Adding captions or labels to photo album pages makes your albums more informative and professional. Aspose.Imaging for .NET lets you draw any text directly onto each page as you build the album.

Real-World Problem

Sometimes, images alone aren’t enough—labels, dates, or descriptions are needed for context in reports, presentations, or personal albums.

Solution Overview

Draw captions or labels using Aspose.Imaging.Graphics as you compose each album page, ensuring every image is paired with its relevant text.

Prerequisites

  1. Visual Studio 2019 or later
  2. .NET 6.0 or later (or .NET Framework 4.6.2+)
  3. Aspose.Imaging for .NET from NuGet
  4. Images and a list of captions or labels for each
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Imaging

Step-by-Step Implementation

Step 1: Prepare Images and Captions 

string[] files = Directory.GetFiles("./photos", "*.jpg");
string[] captions = new string[]
{
    "First Day of School",
    "Family Picnic 2024",
    "Graduation Ceremony",
    // ...one per photo
};

Step 2: Set Album Page Size and Format 

int pageWidth = 1024, pageHeight = 800;
int captionHeight = 50;

Step 3: Load, Resize, and Compose Pages with Captions 

using Aspose.Imaging;
using Aspose.Imaging.ImageOptions;
using Aspose.Imaging.FileFormats.Tiff.Enums;
using System.Drawing;

var tiffOptions = new TiffOptions(TiffExpectedFormat.Default)
{
    Compression = TiffCompressions.Lzw
};
var pages = new List<Image>();
for (int i = 0; i < files.Length; i++)
{
    using (var img = Image.Load(files[i]))
    {
        img.Resize(pageWidth, pageHeight - captionHeight, ResizeType.LanczosResample);
        using (var page = Image.Create(tiffOptions, pageWidth, pageHeight))
        {
            var graphics = new Aspose.Imaging.Graphics(page);
            graphics.Clear(Color.White);
            graphics.DrawImage(img, 0, 0, pageWidth, pageHeight - captionHeight);
            var font = new Aspose.Imaging.Font("Arial", 24, FontStyle.Bold);
            var brush = new Aspose.Imaging.Brushes.SolidBrush(Color.DarkBlue);
            graphics.DrawString(captions[i], font, brush, 20, pageHeight - captionHeight + 10);
            var ms = new MemoryStream();
            page.Save(ms, page.RawDataFormat);
            ms.Position = 0;
            pages.Add(Image.Load(ms));
        }
    }
}

Step 4: Assemble Multi-Page TIFF Album 

string tiffPath = "./output/album_with_captions.tiff";
using (var album = Image.Create(tiffOptions, pageWidth, pageHeight, false))
{
    var graphics = new Aspose.Imaging.Graphics(album);
    graphics.DrawImage(pages[0], 0, 0, pageWidth, pageHeight);
    for (int i = 1; i < pages.Count; i++)
    {
        album.AddPage(pages[i]);
    }
    album.Save(tiffPath);
}
pages.ForEach(img => img.Dispose());

Step 5: Preview and Fine-Tune

Check the album in a TIFF viewer. Adjust caption font, color, or position for the best result.

Use Cases and Applications

  • Annotated portfolios for artists or designers
  • Reports or event albums with descriptions
  • Family albums with dates, places, or stories
  • Photo documentation for compliance

Common Challenges and Solutions

Captions get cut off or overlap: Increase captionHeight or adjust font size as needed.

Text is hard to read: Use high-contrast colors or add a background rectangle under the caption.

Page count mismatches captions: Make sure you have a label for every photo.

Best Practices

  • Use a clear, readable font and color
  • Align captions for consistency
  • Preview albums before finalizing or sharing

FAQ

Q: Can I add multi-line or styled captions? A: Yes. Format your caption string as needed, or draw multiple lines with Graphics.

Q: Can captions be in other languages or character sets? A: Yes. Ensure the chosen font supports the required Unicode characters.

Q: How do I automate caption assignment? A: Pull captions from file names, metadata, or an external CSV/database.

Conclusion

With Aspose.Imaging for .NET, it’s easy to create professional albums with captions for every page. Perfect for portfolios, documentation, or personal keepsakes. For more on album composition and text features, visit the Aspose.Imaging for .NET API Reference .

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