What this article covers
Use it to move from the broad topic to the next useful page.
A clear way to choose the right photo before you start designing the gift.
What to check first
The best photo usually wins because it already tells the story. A clear subject and a simple background are more useful than an image that only looks good when enlarged.
- Check the subject at thumbnail size.
- Prefer even light and readable contrast.
- Leave space for the message or crop.
What to edit before uploading
Sometimes the photo only needs a crop, size adjustment, or format conversion before it is ready for the gift. Small edits are often enough.
- Crop away distracting edges.
- Resize if the file is too large.
- Convert to a web-friendly format if needed.
Best next pages
The photo-tips hub and the editing guides make the next step obvious when the image itself needs a little more work.
- Photo Tips hub.
- Best photos for photo gifts.
- How to choose a photo for a gift.
- Photo editing tools for resizing and conversion.