Photo tips for the best engraving

Follow these guidelines to get a crisp, readable result on a pendant.

What photos work best

✓Single subject — one person or pet is ideal.
✓Good light — soft daylight, avoid harsh shadows.
✓High quality — sharp focus, no heavy compression.
✓Framing — head-and-shoulders or profile view.
✓Background — simple or blurred works best.
✓Contrast — moderate to high contrast helps details pop.

Examples (photo → result)

Example photo — Simple portrait with soft light.

Engraved result preview — Simple portrait with soft light.

How to position in the editor

Upload you photo with the photo upload button or drag and drop it.
Drag to center the subject in the golden circle — this shows the pendant edge.
Leave a small safety margin (≈ 5–8%) so nothing is cut off.
Zoom with +/− buttons for fine framing; use Reset if needed.
Eyes around center give a natural look for portraits.
For pets, keep ears and nose fully inside the ring.
Choose the size and material of the pendant.

File & quality recommendations

Formats: JPG or PNG. Preview can be standard resolution; we optimize the final engraving. Minimum 1200 px on the shortest side recommended. Avoid strong filters or extreme HDR.

What to expect

Your photo becomes a shallow relief (lithophane). Busy backgrounds are simplified to keep the subject readable.

Open the editor