Turn your photo into a personalized 3D photo crystal, also called a crystal photo block. Your picture is laser-engraved inside lead-free K9 optical crystal, with nothing printed on the surface. Choose a rectangular or heart shape, then select Crystal Only, LED Stand or Rotating LED Stand. An LED stand illuminates the engraving from below, making it glow. The engraving appears as clear-and-white points, not the original photo colors. Whether the image can be prepared in 3D depends on the picture and the selected size; when 3D conversion is not feasible, it is engraved in 2D.
Occasions for a 3D Photo Crystal
- Anniversaries, engagements, and Valentine's Day: choose a clear couple portrait and a short line such as "Maya & Alex, 2026". See the anniversary crystal guide or Valentine's 3D crystal photo gift guide.
- Birthdays and milestones for a partner, parent, or friend (see our birthday 3D crystal photo gift guide)
- Wedding keepsakes: use a couple or ceremony portrait with visible faces, plus names or the wedding date. See the wedding crystal guide.
- Memorial keepsakes: choose a clear portrait and a dedication such as "Always remembered". See the memorial crystal guide.
- Pet memorial keepsakes: choose a photo with your pet's face clearly visible and a line such as "Forever my friend". See the pet memorial crystal guide.
- Retirement, corporate farewell, and milestone achievement gifts
- Graduation keepsakes: choose a clear cap-and-gown portrait and a line such as "Alex, Class of 2026". See the graduation crystal guide.
- Family portraits for parents, grandparents, and shared family display
- New-baby keepsakes: choose a clear newborn or first-family photo, with a name and date such as "Emma, 12 May 2026". See the new-baby crystal guide; for scan images, read the ultrasound crystal guide before choosing your source.
3D Photo Crystal Features
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Laser Engraving Inside the Crystal: For a suitable photo and size, a 3D model is generated from your picture. A laser forms fine points inside the block to build the image. When 3D conversion is not feasible, the picture is engraved in 2D. Nothing is printed on the surface.
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Two Shapes: Pick a rectangular block for a classic keepsake or a heart for a romantic gift. Both shapes use K9 crystal with the image engraved inside.
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Premium K9 Optical Crystal: High-clarity, lead-free optical crystal, a premium optical glass, with smooth, polished edges. Its clarity lets the engraving catch ambient light.
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Two Optional LED Stands: An illuminated base lights the crystal from below. Choose the LED Stand (square base) or the Rotating LED Stand (circular base, turns the crystal so the engraving catches light from every angle). Both run on batteries or USB power, light in several colors including white, warm white, blue, red and green, changeable on the stand itself, and fit any crystal shape and size.
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Optional Engraving Text: Add a name, date, or short dedication (up to 30 characters) engraved beside or below the 3D image in a crisp serif font.
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Gift-Ready Packaging: Every crystal ships in a dedicated 3D-crystal box, suitable for gifting and for storage.
Shapes and Sizes
All dimensions listed as Width x Depth x Height.
Rectangular 3D Photo Crystal (5 Sizes)
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Mini (1.57 × 1.57 × 2.36 in / 4 × 4 × 6 cm, 0.53 lbs / 0.24 kg): Ideal for 1 figure. A compact, palm-sized keepsake perfect for a desk, nightstand, or small gift.
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Small (1.97 × 1.97 × 3.15 in / 5 × 5 × 8 cm, 1.10 lbs / 0.50 kg): Ideal for 1 to 2 figures. A palm-sized gift or nightstand keepsake.
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Medium (2.36 × 2.36 × 3.54 in / 6 × 6 × 9 cm, 1.78 lbs / 0.81 kg): Ideal for 1 to 3 figures. Desk or shelf presence without overwhelming a small space.
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Large (3.15 × 2.36 × 4.72 in / 8 × 6 × 12 cm, 3.17 lbs / 1.44 kg): Ideal for 1 to 4 figures. A balanced option for detail, figure capacity, and price.
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XL (3.94 × 2.36 × 5.91 in / 10 × 6 × 15 cm, 4.95 lbs / 2.25 kg): Ideal for 1 to 6 figures. A mantel-scale statement piece for group portraits and family shots.
Heart 3D Photo Crystal (3 Sizes)
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Small (3.15 × 1.57 × 2.76 in / 8 × 4 × 7 cm, 1.019 lbs / 0.46 kg): Ideal for 1 to 2 figures. Palm-sized, perfect for a nightstand or travel gift.
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Medium (4.02 × 2.32 × 3.50 in / 10.2 × 5.9 × 8.9 cm, 2.324 lbs / 1.05 kg): Ideal for 1 to 3 figures. Substantial desk or shelf presence.
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Large (4.80 × 2.52 × 4.21 in / 12.2 × 6.4 × 10.7 cm, 3.805 lbs / 1.73 kg): Ideal for 1 to 4 figures. A full-impact romantic keepsake on any surface.
There is no heart XL. For a large group photo, choose the rectangular XL.
Is Your Photo Ready?
Five quick checks before you upload:
- Each face is clearly visible at a glance
- Light on the subject is even, and front or window light is ideal
- The background is plain or softly blurred
- It is the original file, not a screenshot or a social media export
- The number of people matches the size you have chosen (see figure ranges above)
There is no fixed megapixel minimum. A well-lit original from a modern phone is normally plenty. Every uploaded photo is reviewed before production. If it needs work we may enhance it, or ask you for an alternative picture. If a photo holds more figures than the block can carry at full depth, it is engraved in 2D rather than 3D, which keeps the faces more readable at that size. Our guide to what photos work best for a 3D crystal covers this in detail.
How to Customize
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Send Your Photo: Upload your clearest original with visible faces, even lighting, and a clean background. Our guide on choosing the right photo covers resolution, lighting, and composition.
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Pick Shape and Size: Rectangular (5 sizes) for a classic keepsake, or Heart (3 sizes) for a romantic gift. Choose the size based on the number of figures in your photo.
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Choose Your Stand: Crystal Only (classic), the LED Stand with its square base, or the Rotating LED Stand with its circular base. Stand choice is independent of the crystal's shape and size.
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Optional Text: Add a name, date, or short dedication (up to 30 characters) to engrave alongside the 3D image. See how the engraved text fields work.
Learn More Before You Order
Why Giftenova
Each piece is manufactured and laser-engraved to order from your uploaded photo, with 100,000+ orders delivered worldwide. Every crystal is inspected before it ships.
Because each block is engraved to order, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns. If it arrives damaged, the engraving does not match the photo you uploaded, or there is a quality issue, message us at support@giftenova.com within 7 days of delivery and we will remake or refund.
There is no proof or preview step for 3D crystals, but every photo is reviewed before production, and we will contact you if it needs work. See whether you get a proof before a photo gift is printed across our range.
A Photo You Can Hold. More than decor, the 3D Crystal Photo Block holds a single moment inside a solid object you can pick up and turn toward the light. A considered choice for anniversaries, memorials and weddings.
Note: Photo quality drives engraving quality, so send the highest-quality original you have. Printed colors are not applicable; 3D crystal engravings are clear-and-white laser points by design. Keep the block out of long direct sunlight and clear of flammable surfaces such as fabric or paper, since solid glass can focus direct sun. Clean the crystal as you would an ordinary glass object. The engraving is inside the block. Keep cleaning moisture away from the powered base and its connections.