Photo Puzzles
May 8, 2026
How Many Pieces Should a Kids' Puzzle Have?
For ages 3-6, the dedicated kids' puzzle product. For ages 7-12, the 100 XL piece count from the standard line. For ages 13+, the 500 or 1000 work depending on puzzle experience.|Custom photo puzzle piece-count picks by kid age. Ages 3-6 fit the dedicated kids' product; ages 7-12 fit the 100 XL piece count; ages 13+ fit the 500 or 1000 standard piece line.
May 8, 2026
Can You Add Text to a Photo Puzzle?
Yes, in three ways. Add text directly onto your photo (prints on both puzzle and box lid); place text only on a box version; or type a short dedication in the Notes field that prints alongside the photo on the box.|Three ways to add text to a custom photo puzzle: pre-edit the photo, use the built-in editor, or type a dedication in the Notes field. Three text-placement modes: on both puzzle and box, box only, or as a separate dedication.
May 8, 2026
Do Puzzles Need Glue to Frame?
Yes for permanent display, no for short-term flat tabletop display. Gluing locks the puzzle into a solid panel that hangs vertically; without glue, the puzzle holds by interlock alone.|Custom photo puzzles need puzzle-saver glue for permanent wall display. Short-term flat tabletop display works without glue. The standard glue-and-frame workflow plus when each approach fits.
May 8, 2026
What Photo Size Do I Need for a 1000-Piece Puzzle?
Aim for at least 4 megapixels of source resolution; 8 megapixels or higher is preferred. In pixels: minimum 2400 long side, ideally 3500 or more.|Source-photo size requirements for a 1000-piece custom photo puzzle (19 by 27 inches). Minimum 4 megapixels; 8 megapixels recommended for sharp faces and fine detail.
May 8, 2026
Will a Low-Resolution Photo Work on a Custom Puzzle?
Yes for the 99 and 100 XL piece counts. For 500 and 1000, low-resolution photos look soft. The fix: drop down a piece count to keep the image sharp.|Low-resolution photos work for the 99 and 100 XL custom photo puzzles but not the larger 500 and 1000 sizes. Drop down a piece count or find the original file when your only photo is below 4 megapixels.
May 8, 2026
Are Custom Photo Puzzles Safe for Young Children?
Yes for ages 3+ on the dedicated kids' puzzle product. The standard 99/500/1000-piece line is for ages 13+. The 100 XL piece count works for ages 7+.|Custom puzzle age recommendations by piece count. Why the 100 XL is the in-between choice and when to pick the dedicated kids' puzzle product instead.
May 8, 2026
Do Photo Puzzles Fit in Standard Picture Frames?
Sometimes. The 1000-piece (~19x27 in) and the 500/100 XL (~13.5x19 in) match common large frame sizes; the 99-piece is too small for most frames.|Frame fit depends on the finished puzzle dimensions. The 1000-piece fits 18x27 or 20x28 frames; the 500 and 100 XL fit 14x18; for tighter fits, use a custom frame.
May 8, 2026
Can You Make a Custom Puzzle From a Phone Photo?
Yes. Modern smartphone photos almost always meet the resolution requirements. Pull the original from your camera roll, not a social-media or messaging-app save.|Modern phone photos work for custom photo puzzles. The phone itself is rarely the issue; it is usually a compressed copy or a screenshot. Use the original camera-roll file.
May 8, 2026
Is 300 DPI Enough for a Photo Puzzle?
300 DPI is enough for the 99 and 100 XL piece counts. For 500 and 1000, 4 megapixels at print scale is the more reliable target.|Photo resolution thresholds for a custom photo puzzle: when 300 DPI is enough, when to aim for 4 megapixels, and how to avoid the common file-path mistakes that downsample photos.
May 8, 2026
How Many Pieces Should a Good Puzzle Gift Be?
Match a custom photo puzzle gift to the recipient: 100 XL is the safe default; 500 fits couples; 1000 fits enthusiasts; 99 (tube) fits last-minute or mail-friendly gifts.
May 7, 2026
Personalized Mother's Day Photo Puzzles: Custom Gifts for Mom
Custom Mother's Day photo puzzles in 99, 100 XL, 500, and 1000 pieces. Pick the right photo of mom or grandma, the right piece count for her style, and the right ordering window for the second Sunday of May.
May 7, 2026
Wedding and Anniversary Photo Puzzle Gift Guide
How to pick a custom photo puzzle for a wedding anniversary by year tradition (paper to gold), milestone stage of the marriage, and photo type (wedding-day, year-of, retrospective, or candid). Plus comparison vs other anniversary gift formats and ordering timing guidance.