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30 best custom photo gifts that everyone will love in 2022

Sep 29, 2023

While giving a framed photo is always nice, these days there are countless custom photo gifts that take personalized presents to the next level. The key, though, is finding presents that are heartwarming instead of hokey, and thoughtful but also useful.

Whether you’re buying for family or friends, you’ll get major points with these pretty-as-a-picture gifts.

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Masks are a super fitting gift for this year, and you can make the accessory feel more fun by adding a picture. Upload a cutout of the bottom half of their face or your favorite funny photo.

Beer lovers can keep their drinks cold with this customizable koozie.

Perfect for everything from groceries to library books, this versatile tote is even machine-washable.

This gift is a sweet spin on a classic. How it works: You send in a photo of your choice and then the illustrator sends a proof for revision; once approved, the digital illustration is emailed for the recipient to print. Pricing depends on how many individuals are included.

Ideal for family game night or a simple game of solitaire, they’ll love that this deck features pictures of loved ones.

It's hard to say why these are funny, but they just are. Simply upload a photo and it will be traced and created in sticker form. They’ll receive 63 individual stickers, printed on matte vinyl that's waterproof, so they’re microwave and dishwasher safe.

For those that can't get enough coffee and tea, this convenient take-along mug is perfect for commuting, or just for keeping drinks hot or cool desk-side.

These can be categorized in the ridiculous-yet-awesome category. They’re the perfect gift for someone who loves their pet and isn't afraid to flaunt it.

Give this '80s throwback an update and make someone's day with this custom cube. It’ll keep them occupied — and smiling — for hours.

Think of this as an adorable accent for someone's desktop or bookshelves. These 2x2 inch blocks are HD printed on one side, which makes the picture crystal clear, and they can be grouped or stacked to make a charming display.

Acrylic glass mounting is lightweight, shatterproof and it highlights vivid colors, making images appear sleek and vibrant for when you need a show-stopping gift at an affordable price. Even better: These look amazing unframed.

Make gifts even more unique with personalized gift wrap. You can add family pics, names and even messages. They’ll be so excited about the wrapping, they won't even care what's inside.

Ideal for anyone sentimental, this sleek, reclaimed pine clipboard calendar comes in an accessible 7.5x5.5 inch size. Just choose 12 favorite photos, with one to be showcased each month.

They’ll never misplace their keys again with this unique leather and stainless steel keychain. Choose from 10 different leather colors and you can also add monogramming or text.

Given how much time we all spend with our phones, why not give a case that features a favorite photo? They’ll never pick up the wrong phone by mistake again. You can also add a name or monogram.

Another spin on a traditional photo gift, they’ll love a special line drawing, inspired by one of your favorite photos.

Dad will love sporting pictures of his kids or family on his neck — not only is it a funny accessory, but it's a great icebreaker.

Choose between a collage or individual photo for this cozy gift.

This 300-piece personalized puzzle is made from extra-thick cardboard so the pieces will last. Puzzle lovers will also love that this comes in a sturdy tin box that can be further customized with your message.

Sparkly sequins flip to reveal their favorite photo on this 16x16 inch pillow. You can choose from nine different secondary colors.

Keep drinks cool — and avoid single-use plastic — with this 20 ounce stainless steel bottle. These are great to stash in a backpack or just to take along in the car.

While this doesn't include an actual photo, an artist will draw their pet based on pictures provided, highlighting their pet's unique features and markings.

Both decorative and practical, these will give their coffee table some serious flair. They’re made from acrylic backed in cork, so they’re long-lasting and will save coffee tables from ugly rings.

Made from absorbent terry and microfiber fleece, this towel is perfect poolside or at the beach. Choose from five sizes and four binding colors

This thoughtful keepsake allows four photos to be displayed when they’re backlit, which produces a particularly unique effect.

Whether they’re searching for their ball on the fairway or in the sand trap, they’ll always know which one is theirs.

This thoughtful gift turns a photo of one of their favorite places into a work of art. Add a quote or caption to make the watercolor painting feel even more special.

With fabric binding, foil stamping and thick pages, this photo book is a high impact gift that comes in a sweet little 7x7 inch size. You can choose from 30-, 40- or 50-page counts, and it's available in six gorgeous colors.

An ideal gift for those who love to travel, this serving tray is made using cartography surrounding an address of your choosing. It could feature their favorite travel destination, home town, alma mater — anything!

Ideal for a special occasion or anniversary, the front cap of these twists off to reveal a hidden photo, which is printed onto wood. These are available in rose gold or gunmetal, and you can also opt to have a special message engraved on the back of each cufflink.

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Molly is a writer and editor who has covered a wide variety of subjects, including entertainment, lifestyle, health, business, beauty, parenting, and