Photo Upload Guide

A clear original photograph gives your slate engraving the best starting point. Photographic engraving is available on selected slate products only.

Choose a clear original

Use the original photo from your phone or camera where possible, rather than a screenshot or an image saved from social media.
Choose a sharp photograph with the main face or subject in focus.
Look for even lighting and clear separation between the subject and background.
Avoid heavy filters, very dark images, strong glare and blurry or heavily compressed files.

File types and size

The upload fields accept JPG and PNG images, up to 5 MB per file. If your phone saves HEIC images, export or save a JPG or PNG copy before uploading.

Background removal

We usually remove the background from photographs so the focus is on the person, pet or main subject. You do not need to remove it yourself—upload the clearest original you have.

If the original setting is important to the memory, select “Keep original background” where offered, or tell us in the design notes. If there is more than one person in the photo, explain who should be included. A note helps us avoid removing details that matter to you.

Photographs and optional wording

On photo products with optional text, more wording leaves less space for the image. Keep your message short for a larger photograph, or leave the text blank for a photo-only design.

Allow room around the subject

Choose a photo with a little space around important details. Round and square products may need different crops. Tell us in the design notes if there is something that must remain in the engraving.

Remember that engraving is monochrome

Colours are translated into light and dark tones. Very subtle colour differences may not remain distinct, and natural slate texture can affect fine details. We do not print a full-colour photograph onto the product.

Ordering multiple items

Our products are sold individually. Adding a quantity of more than one repeats the same personalisation. For different photos or wording, personalise each item and add it to your basket separately.

Designs and wording

The Design Your Own fridge magnet accepts a photo or suitable JPG/PNG artwork, text, or both. Design Your Own coasters also accept text-only designs. Photo plaques require a photograph. Bottle openers and birthday coasters use the displayed designs with your chosen name; there is no photo upload for these items.