See your family as a watercolor.

What you get

Your photo comes back as an illustrated watercolor of your family. It's free to save and share. Each shared image carries a small Made with Pigeon Post mark in the corner, like an artist's signature.

Nothing is public. When you share, you get a private link that only people you send it to can open, and you can remove it anytime.

Make it a Christmas card

Love it? One tap puts the same watercolor on the front of a Christmas card for Grandma. Add a message and a short video from the kids, and we print the card and mail it to her. Your first card is free, printed and mailed.

• Christmas cards for Grandma from your photo
• Custom watercolor cards for any occasion

Tips for the best photo

Faces first. Pick a photo where you can see everyone's face clearly.

Close is better than wide. A photo where your family fills most of the frame makes a better watercolor than a tiny family in front of a big view.

Good light helps. Daylight near a window or outside in the shade works well. Very dark indoor photos lose detail.

Skip heavy filters, and any phone photo is fine. The photo from last weekend is plenty.

• How to make a photo Christmas card for Grandma in 2 minutes

Common questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Making, saving and sharing your watercolor is free, with no account needed. You can make up to 3 a day. If you turn one into a card, your first card is free, printed and mailed.

How long does it take?

Usually a minute or two. Keep the page open while we illustrate it.

Who can see my photo?

Only you, unless you share it. A shared watercolor gets a private link that isn't listed anywhere or shown in search, and you can remove it anytime. We remove location data from every image.

Can I use it for something other than Christmas?

Yes. Save the image and use it however you like. To put it on a card for another occasion, start a card from our home page.