Photo magnet ideas for personalised gifts

Choose five pictures that tell one small story together. You might combine a portrait, a candid moment, a close-up detail, a shared memory and a recent favourite.

A set of personalised photo magnets makes a thoughtful birthday, housewarming, Mother's Day, Father's Day or thank-you gift. The pictures make it personal while the magnets remain useful every day.

For a wedding or anniversary set, select pictures from several parts of the day: the ceremony, a close-up, family, friends and a calm portrait of the couple.

Look for a consistent colour tone. Pictures with similar light or one recurring colour tend to feel like a more cohesive collection on the fridge.

A baby set can combine a first smile, tiny hands, a family portrait and memorable milestones. For grandparents, a current selection featuring children and grandchildren can be especially meaningful.

Choose sharp pictures with space around faces. This keeps the subject clearly visible in the approximately 2 × 2 inch square format.

Use clear JPG, PNG or WebP files where possible. Keep the main subject near the centre and leave some room around faces, pets or text.

Avoid screenshots, heavily zoomed pictures and images repeatedly saved through messaging apps. The ordering preview lets you check the square crop of every picture before continuing.