Reviewers report that CEWE’s photo calendars are generally well-received, with 536 positive mentions out of 633 total reviews, indicating a strong overall satisfaction. The sentiment has steadily improved over time, peaking in late 2025 and early 2026 with average ratings above 4.7 stars, reflecting consistent quality and reliability. While most customers praise the high-quality prints, fast delivery, and ease of use in the design app, a smaller but notable group has raised concerns about technical issues during creation, image quality inconsistencies, and occasional packaging damage. These negative experiences, though less frequent, tend to cluster around specific problems like image distortion, color inaccuracies, and software glitches. Despite these issues, the overall trend shows increasing confidence in the product, with recent reviews maintaining high ratings even after a slight dip in mid-2026.

What customers praise

Customers frequently praise the high print quality, noting that photos appear sharp and vibrant with excellent color reproduction. Many highlight the fast delivery and well-packaged product, with several reviewers calling the overall value for money excellent. The design app is also commended for being intuitive and easy to use, allowing users to create personalized calendars without difficulty. These positive experiences are consistent across multiple reviews and form the foundation of CEWE’s strong reputation in this category.

What customers said:

  • „Delivery was fast.“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „Delivery was fast.“

    Original„Die Lieferung erfolgte schnell.“

  • „The delivery was fast.“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „The delivery was fast.“

    Original„Die Lieferung war schnell“

  • „the quality is A1“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „the quality is A1“

    Original„die Qualität 1 A ist“

Common complaints

Common complaints include issues with image quality, such as photos appearing too dark or losing detail, especially when compared to the original on screen. Some users report that images were rotated incorrectly or that the software failed to accept certain files, requiring workarounds. A few reviewers noted problems with layout, like titles shifting or color errors appearing across entire months. These technical flaws, while not universal, are significant enough to impact the user experience for some customers.

What customers said:

  • „The photos on the calendar are too dark.“ - Trusted Shops · 4★ · · translated · German ·
    „The photos on the calendar are too dark.“

    Original„Fotos auf dem Kalender sind zu dunkel.“

  • „The pictures I took with my Sony Alpha are of good quality and looked beautiful on the…“ - Trusted Shops · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „The pictures I took with my Sony Alpha are of good quality and looked beautiful on the screen during the check.“

    Original„Die Bilder die ich mit meiner Sony Apha gemacht habe, qualitativ gut und sahen bei der Kontrolle auf dem Bildschirm auch schön aus.“

  • „Several pictures were rotated, so in some cases, there is nothing visible in the photos.“ - Trusted Shops · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „Several pictures were rotated, so in some cases, there is nothing visible in the photos.“

    Original„Mehrer Bilder wurden verdreht, so dass teilweise nichts auf den Fotos drauf ist.“

How it has changed over time

The quality of CEWE’s photo calendars has improved over time, with ratings rising from 4.33 stars in October 2025 to a peak of 4.9 stars in June 2026. This upward trend suggests that the company has addressed earlier issues, possibly through software updates or improved printing processes. The drop in ratings in August 2026, though minor, may reflect a temporary spike in negative feedback, but the overall trajectory remains positive. The consistency of high ratings in recent months indicates growing reliability and customer trust.

What customers said:

  • „The quality is top-notch.“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „The quality is top-notch.“

    Original„die Qualität top“

  • „the software works well“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „the software works well“

    Original„die Software gut funktioniert“

  • „In good quality.“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „In good quality.“

    Original„in guter Qualität“

Practical takeaways

For best results, users should ensure their photos are properly sized and well-lit before uploading, as underexposed images may not print clearly. It’s also wise to double-check the layout and image orientation before finalizing the order, especially when using the mobile app. If issues arise during creation, contacting customer service promptly can help resolve problems like file upload errors or delivery delays. Overall, the product delivers strong value when used with attention to detail.

What customers said:

  • „The details were well visible.“ - Trusted Shops · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „The details were well visible.“

    Original„Details waren gut sichtbar.“

  • „The creation process was just nerve-wracking.“ - Trusted Shops · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „The creation process was just nerve-wracking.“

    Original„Die Bedienung bei der Erstellung war einfach nur nervenaufreibend.“

  • „the cover image on 4 calendars is misaligned.“ - Trusted Shops · 4★ · · translated · German ·
    „the cover image on 4 calendars is misaligned.“

    Original„das Titelbild bei 4 Kalendern verrutscht“

Over time

Rating trend: 5.0 in 2025-09 to 5.0 in 2026-08.4.04.55.02025-092026-022026-08
Rating trend: 5.0 in 2025-09 to 5.0 in 2026-08.
Data as table
Monthly average rating
MonthAvg. ratingCount
2025-095.002
2025-104.339
2025-114.5176
2025-124.74327
2026-014.72111
2026-024.7121
2026-034.5917
2026-044.176
2026-054.569
2026-064.9010
2026-074.8816
2026-085.001

Sentiment over time

Sentiment over time: positive share from 100% (2025-09) to 100% (2026-08).0%25%50%75%100%2025-092026-022026-08
Sentiment over time: positive share from 100% (2025-09) to 100% (2026-08).
Data as table
Monthly sentiment (shares)
MonthPositiveNeutralNegativeCount
2025-09100%0%0%2
2025-1067%22%11%9
2025-1176%13%11%76
2025-1288%6%6%327
2026-0186%10%4%111
2026-0295%0%5%21
2026-0388%6%6%17
2026-0467%17%17%6
2026-0578%11%11%9
2026-06100%0%0%10
2026-0794%6%0%16
2026-08100%0%0%1

Customer voices

Short excerpts - full reviews are available at the original source.

„Photos transferred well“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Bilder gut übernommen“

„Great photo calendar“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„toller Fotokalender“

„Important notes regarding the (possibly insufficient) photo resolution.“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Wichtige Hinweise zur (eventuell nicht ausreichende) Auflösung der Fotos.“

„image quality of the small desk calendars is very nice“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Bildqualität der kleinen Tischkalender sehr schön“

„Beautiful image quality for the desk calendars“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Wunderschöne Bildqualität bei den Tischkalendern“

„Designing calendars or photo albums is simple and there are many different options available.“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Die Gestaltung von Kalender oder Fotoalben ist einfach und es stehen viele verschiedene Sujets zur Verfügung.“

„I have always been very satisfied with the photo albums and calendars I've ordered so far.“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„ich war bis jetzt immer sehr zufrieden mit den bestellten Fotoalben und Kalendern“

„I have been making my calendars exclusively with CEWE software for years.“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Seit Jahren mache ich meine Kalender ausschließlich mit der CEWE Software“

What Reddit users discuss

Below are extracts from Reddit which discuss Photo Calendars in more detail - each linked to the original thread.

„Der Installer ist ein ekliger ...“

„CEWE ist für Kalender und Tassen, leider sonst nicht wirklich zu gebrauchen“

„Sie bleiben -zumindest was ich verglichen habe- in mein Budget“

„Ich hatte überlegt über Cewe einen Fotokalender zu gestalten, aber so wie ich das sehe ist Cewe eine Blackbox“

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Citatio (2026). CEWE Photo Calendars: customer reviews 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026 from https://citatio.ai/cewe-reviews/products/kalender/

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