Digital life book: a gift that outlives the paper
A life book means gathering the moments that matter so they don't get lost. Digital, it becomes alive: you can add photos, place events on a map, keep enriching it year after year — and share it with the people you love through a single link.
What is a digital life book?
A digital life book is an online interactive biography that gathers the memories, photos, places and chapters of a life. Where a printed book freezes memories on a given date, the digital format keeps growing: you can add scanned photos, voice notes, videos, and share it instantly with family — near or far. Unlike print-and-ship services like Storyworth, VitaeMap is visual: every memory is also a point on a world map and a milestone on a timeline.
Who is a digital life book for?
For your parents or grandparents
A gift stronger than an object. Invite them to tell their story — or reconstruct it for them — so it stays, intact, for the next generations.
For a couple or family
Wedding anniversary, jubilee, family reunion: a collaborative life book where everyone can add their memories, photos and anecdotes.
For your children, later
Slowly compose a life book about them — first steps, trips, passions — to hand over on their 18th birthday or the day they leave the nest.
For yourself
Many people start their own life book for themselves: clarifying their journey, keeping track, preparing for transmission. No need to wait for a milestone to start.
VitaeMap digital life book vs alternatives
| Feature | VitaeMap | Storyworth / printed album |
|---|---|---|
| Memories geolocated on a map | ||
| Keeps updating after creation | ||
| Multiple visualization modes | ||
| Sharing via private link | Paper | |
| Multi-person contribution | ||
| Free version available | ||
| PDF export for home printing |
Why VitaeMap for your life book
Visual, not just text
Every chapter has photos, a place on the map, a precise date. You explore memories, you don't just read them.
Alive over time
Unlike a printed book, your digital life book keeps growing: newly scanned photos, memories that come back later, details added by loved ones.
Delivered in a single link
No printing, no shipping, no risk of loss. A private link is enough to gift a full book — readable anywhere, on phone, tablet or computer.
Solo or collaborative
You can invite siblings, kids or grandkids to contribute, or build it entirely alone. Visibility is fine-grained: private, invite-only, or public.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print the life book?
Yes. Every VitaeMap can be exported as a PDF for home printing if you also want a paper copy. But the main point of a digital life book is that it can keep evolving — something a printed book cannot do.
Is it complicated for a grandparent to use?
No. Adding a memory takes under a minute: a title, a date, a place, a photo, a short story. You can also build the book for them from their stories, and hand it over ready to browse.
What happens to the book years later?
It stays accessible as long as the VitaeMap account is active. You can export the data as PDF, transfer ownership to a relative, or make the book public so it stays preserved.
Can several people contribute?
Yes. You invite contributors by email: each one adds their own memories, photos and comments. Very powerful for a family life book where siblings and children each bring their angle.
How much does it cost?
The free version lets you build a complete life book. Premium ($3.99/month) unlocks unlimited maps, custom indicators and advanced visualization modes — far less than a service like Storyworth (billed yearly).
Go further
Start your digital life book
A few memories are enough to lay the first pages. You add the rest at your own pace, alone or with family.