Album Software

Our Jorgensen Album Designer (JAD) software is a leading edge computer aided design tool for photographic album design, creation and ordering. Developed exclusively for Jorgensen Albums, this programme will revolutionise your studio and streamline your processes.

If you have any JAD queries please contact Jorgensens via jad@jorgensenalbums.com.

Requirements

Operating System

The required operating system environment is one which supports the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4 or greater. Supported operating systems include:

Windows XP & Vista
OS X (10.4 and upwards)
Macintosh may work but at the time of release, this was the latest version JAD was tested on. (if using Internet Explorer on Macintosh, it must be version 5.2 or greater)

To ensure your JAVA is up to date and to download the latest version click here to be redirected to the JAVA site.

Minimum Hardware

Processor > 300 MHz
Memory > 1.5 Gb RAM
Disk Space > 250 Mb Free

Download

Click here JAD Launch File and save the file to your DESKTOP. From there, double click on it and JAD will begin to download automatically.
Once JAD is open, go to File>Activation/Registration>Request Activation Code.
Fill in your details, making sure your email address is correct. (Note:- your code will be sent to the email you provide)
If you select Trial Version, your code will be automatically sent to your email. If you have selected Pro Version, then your code will be emailed once payment is received. (Please allow 1 Full Business day to process)

Tutorials

For an introduction to JAD, why not watch our JAD Tutorial Videos on YouTube?

JAD Updates

Any updates to JAD will appear here, so keep an eye out!

FAQ

JAD

If I get a new computer do I need to get a new JAD key?

Each time you get a new computer you are required to download and register for JAD again, as the JAD key provided is unique to each computer.

If you get a new computer or an additional studio computer you do not need to pay for a new JAD key, simply select ‘prepaid’. You only need to pay for the JAD key ONCE!

If you had the FREE TRIAL version of JAD on your old computer:

Download JAD.
Once JAD is open, go to File>Activation/Registration>Request Activation Code.
Fill in your details, making sure your email address is correct. (Note: your code will be sent to the email you provide)
Select Trial Version. Your code will be automatically sent to your email!

If you had the PAID FULL PRO version of JAD on your old computer:

Download JAD.
Once JAD is open, go to File>Activation/Registration>Request Activation Code.
Fill in your details, making sure your email address is correct. (Note: your code will be sent to the email you provide)
Select ProVersion. Under payment details please select ‘prepaid’. An initial trial version code will be automatically sent to your email!
The key for the full version will be emailed to you within one business day.

How do I insert a digital magazine style page into my Fusion Album in JAD?

Open your album up in JAD.
Select the image for your magazine style page and drag the image onto the page. It will appear as a small image on the page.
If you are using a PC, simply right click on the image and a small menu will appear. Select “FILL MAT”. Done!
If you are using a MAC, simply tap the COMMAND/APPLE Button on your keyboard and click on the image. A small menu will appear. Select “FILL MAT”. Done!

TIP: The above instructions are also useful if you want to create a hybrid mat, i.e. half matted, half magazine style page in our Pro Collection or Komplet Collection!

How do I create a Photo Cover?

Photo Covers are a great way to personalise an album cover. You can have the whole cover as a photo or just a section! To change your album cover to a photo cover just follow the next few steps:

Once JAD is open and you have your album design up, click on “ALBUM” in the top toolbar
Scroll down the drop down menu and click on “COVER PROPERTIES”
A drop down menu will appear under Cover Material. Scroll down the menu and select “PHOTO COVER”.
You now need to choose your spine material, i.e. the album cover material.
In the drop down menu under Spine Material, choose your album cover.

TIP: For something different why not try a canvas photo cover or an acrylic photo cover?