Turn the photo they love into something they can wear.

Choose the original image from the camera or phone where possible. A screenshot of a social post may be smaller, softer and surrounded by interface elements. Open the file at a larger size and check the important features: eyes, facial expression, a pet’s markings or the outline of a house should remain clear.

Bright, even light is easier to read than a dark subject against a bright window. Avoid motion blur and heavy beauty filters. For a pet portrait, choose an angle that shows the features you most want to recognize. For a house, leave the edges of the building inside the frame.

A single portrait needs one strong subject; a collage may need several different moments. Read the listing and the upload question before selecting files. The accepted number of images belongs to that question, so do not combine five pictures into one screenshot unless the product specifically asks for a finished collage.

Leave some space around the subject rather than cutting tightly against a face, ears or roofline. If a detail matters, use the provided personalization field to explain it. The example image illustrates a style; it is not a promise that every photo will work equally well in that layout.

Check the actual garment options and compare its chart with a similar item the recipient likes. Then verify the spelling of names, dates and any other requested text. If there are separate photo questions, make sure each image is attached to the intended question.

A difficult photo is a good reason to ask for help before ordering. Send the product you are considering and explain the issue rather than assuming missing detail can be restored. When the gift arrives, follow the listing’s print-care directions and the sewn-in garment label.