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Pets in Words

Frequently asked questions

About the portrait, the prices and your order.

About the portrait

How is the portrait made?

You upload a photo and type your words. Our tool draws the photo line by line with those words, repeating them until the whole picture is covered, and adjusts each letter to the light and shade of the photo. From a distance you see your pet; up close you read what you wrote.

What can I write?

Anything: their name, nicknames, the years they were with you, places you went together, the things you would still tell them, a short poem. One phrase per line works best, from five to twenty lines.

Which photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo where the face is sharp and fills most of the picture. You can crop it in the tool. Dark coats work too, though the words read best on lighter fur.

Can I put myself in the portrait?

Yes. Upload a photo of you with your pet and crop it so you both fit. The words cover the whole picture.

Is the preview free?

Yes. You can make as many previews as you like, free and without an account. The preview carries a light watermark; the printed portrait does not.

What happens to my photo?

It is used only to draw your portrait. It is not published, shown to anyone or used for anything else.

Prices and orders

Is shipping included?

Yes. The price of every print includes shipping.

Which size should I choose?

Vertical prints are the usual choice for a portrait. Larger sizes fit more words and show more detail; the square 16 × 16 is the smallest print.

What is the difference between the print and the file?

The print is made, mounted and shipped to you. The file is the same portrait as a high-resolution JPG, without watermark, so you can print it yourself.

Why do I see my own currency?

We detect your country and show US dollars, euros, pounds, Canadian dollars or Australian dollars. You can switch the currency above the table.

Can I see the portrait before I pay?

Yes. The preview is free and shows your portrait drawn with your words, in the shape of the size you choose.

Can I order it now?

Ordering opens very soon. You can already make your portrait and see the free preview; the prices page lists every size.

Keep them close, in your own words

Upload a photo, write what you remember, and see their portrait drawn with it. The preview is free and takes a few seconds.

Create the portrait