A birthday card generator and invitation maker in one
Card turns an everyday photo into a finished birthday card with your words printed on it: pick a party scene, one of four layouts and a greeting, and everyone keeps their own face. Invitation is the other half of a party: choose a ready-made template, type the name, date, time, place and RSVP, and your browser prints every detail exactly, so nothing is misspelled. Save either one as a 5×7 or 4×6 print file, or share it on your phone.
How to make a birthday card from your photo
- Add your photoUpload a clear photo, paste one or pick it from your library. Add up to 3 more photos to bring friends, family or a pet onto one card.
- Pick a scene, layout and greetingChoose from 12 birthday scenes, including 18th, 30th and 50th milestones, pick one of four layouts and type your greeting and sign-off.
- Make it, then print or send itOne HD card costs 11 credits (6 in Standard). Save it as a 5×7 or 4×6 print file, or turn it into a 5-second video for 28 credits.
The birthday card scenes
Every card below was made from the everyday photo in its corner. Under each one you can see the layout and the exact greeting it printed. Pick a scene in the workspace and swap in your own photo and words.
Party at homeBalloons, streamers and a candlelit cake with everyone togetherFull photo · Happy Birthday!
With friendsA rooftop party at dusk with string lights and sparklersFramed · Happy Birthday, bestie
For Mom or DadAn elegant dinner with flowers, candles and a homemade cakeMinimal · Happy Birthday, Dad
For your partnerA romantic dinner for two with roses and candlesFull photo · Happy Birthday, my love
Pet birthdayYour dog or cat in a party hat next to a pet-friendly cakeFramed · Happy Birthday, Buddy!
18th birthdayGold 1-8 balloons, neon lights and confettiFull photo · Happy 18th Birthday
30th birthdayGold 3-0 balloons, streamers and a tiered cakeFull photo · Happy 30th, Sam
50th birthdayBlack and gold with big 5-0 balloonsFramed · Fabulous at 50
Make a wishA warm close-up just before blowing out the candlesMinimal · Make a wish
Garden tea partyBunting, flowers, teacups and a strawberry cakeVintage · Happy Birthday, Grandma
Confetti studioA bright pastel studio with falling confetti and balloonsFull photo · It's my birthday!
Surprise partyStreamers, bunting and party poppers burstingFramed · Surprise! Happy Birthday
Birthday invitation templates
Switch the workspace to Invitation to make the invite for the party itself. Pick one of eight ready-made backgrounds or draw a new one in the same theme for 2 credits.
Balloons
Garden
Dinosaurs
Space
Unicorn
Black & gold
Pool party
Pets
- Balloons, garden, dinosaurs, space, unicorn, black and gold, pool party and pets: every template leaves the middle open for your text.
- Name, age, date, time, place, RSVP and a short note are printed by your browser exactly as you type them, in any language, so a phone number or an address is never garbled.
- Add a photo of the guest of honor and it sits in a round frame at the top.
- Choose playful, elegant or classic lettering.
- Download 5×7 or 4×6 at 300 dpi for printing, or a phone-sized or square image for messages and social posts.
Four card layouts
The same photo and greeting look very different depending on the layout. You can change it any time before you make the card.
Full photoThe scene runs to every edge and the greeting sits in an open part of the picture, usually the top. Best for photos with a wall or sky above the people.
FramedYour photo sits in a cream paper border with balloons, confetti and ribbons, and the greeting goes on the border below. It looks most like a store-bought photo card.
VintageThe whole card is repainted as a 1950s gouache illustration with a festive border. Faces stay recognizable but soften into a painted look, lovely for grandparents.
MinimalThe photo fills the top two-thirds and a clean off-white band holds the greeting in serif type. The calmest option, and the easiest to read.
What to write in a birthday card
Stuck on the words? Pick a line below and tap Use on my card. Lines up to 50 characters print most cleanly; put names in the sign-off line.
Short and classic
- Happy Birthday
- Make a wish
- Cheers to you!
- Another year of awesome
- Have the best day
For family
- Happy Birthday, Mom
- Happy Birthday, Dad
- Love you more every year
- So lucky you're ours
For friends
- Happy Birthday, bestie
- Older, wiser, still fun
- Let's celebrate you
- Here's to more adventures
For your partner
- Happy Birthday, my love
- Every year with you is my favorite
- To my favorite person
- Forever your biggest fan
Milestones
- Happy 18th Birthday
- Hello, thirty
- Fabulous at 50
- Cheers to 40 years
- Happy 21st!
Print sizes: 5×7 and 4×6
Under every finished card there are print buttons. They save a JPEG at 300 dpi in the exact card shape, trimmed from the center, so you can send it straight to a photo kiosk, an online print service or your home printer.
| Size | Pixels at 300 dpi | Good for |
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| 5×7 | 1500 × 2100 | The standard greeting card. Fits an A7 envelope. Pick the 5×7 card size before you make the card for the closest fit. |
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| 4×6 | 1200 × 1800 | A regular photo print. Cheapest at drugstore kiosks and fits most frames and postcards. |
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| Hagaki | 1181 × 1748 | The Japanese postcard size used for nengajo New Year cards. Pick the Hagaki card size before you make the card. |
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- Landscape cards are saved in landscape automatically.
- Planning to print? Choose HD before you make the card. Standard is fine for texting and social posts.
- Matte or textured paper suits the Vintage layout; glossy paper suits Full photo cards.
- Ordering a stack? Most print services take the file as it is, with no extra margins needed.
Make it a video
5 seconds: confetti falls, balloons sway, candles flicker · The card stays as the first frame while confetti falls, balloons sway and candles flicker for 5 seconds. Nobody sings or talks; it costs 28 credits and is easy to send by text.
Which photos make the best cards
Good photos
- Faces clear and well lit, looking toward the camera
- Everyone you want on the card fully in the frame
- A little space around people so the greeting has room
- A pet facing the camera with its eyes visible
Photos to avoid
- Sunglasses, hats or hands hiding faces
- Dark, blurry or heavily filtered pictures
- Big groups where every face is tiny
- Screenshots with stickers or text already on them
Tips for a card and invite they'll love
- Check the spelling of names before you make the card; the greeting is printed exactly as typed.
- For milestone birthdays, pick 18th, 30th or 50th; the balloons show the number and your greeting can say the rest.
- Make 2 or 4 versions and keep the one where everyone looks best.
- Sending invites by phone? Choose the Phone size so the details stay large on screen.
- Print invitations on matte card stock at 5×7; they fit a standard A7 envelope.
Questions
How much does a birthday card cost?+
One HD card costs 11 credits and a Standard one 6. Invitations made from the ready-made templates cost nothing extra; drawing a new background costs 2 credits. There is no subscription, and failed results are refunded automatically.
Can I write my own message on the card?+
Yes. Type any greeting up to 50 characters and an optional sign-off up to 40 characters, such as Love, the Parkers. The card prints them exactly as you type them, in any language.
Can I make a birthday party invitation too?+
Yes. Switch to Invitation, pick a template and fill in the name, age, date, time, place and RSVP. Your browser prints every detail exactly, so dates, phone numbers and addresses never come out garbled.
Will the people on the card still look like us?+
Yes. The scenes are written to keep each person's face, skin tone, hairstyle, glasses and age as in your photo. Clear, well-lit faces give the closest likeness.
What size should I print a birthday card or invitation?+
5×7 inches is the standard greeting card and invitation size and fits an A7 envelope; 4×6 is a regular photo print. Both download as a 300 dpi JPEG.
Can I make a birthday card for my dog or cat?+
Yes. Pick Pet birthday for a card of just your pet in a party hat next to a pet-friendly cake. Pets keep their own breed, markings and eye color.
Can I send the card as a video?+
Yes. Under each card tap Make it a video: confetti falls, balloons sway and candles flicker in a 5-second clip for 28 credits. Nobody sings or talks, and the lettering stays still.
Can I use a photo of someone else?+
Only with their permission. Use photos of yourself, of people who said yes, or of your own pets, and never use a card to pretend to be someone else.
