Bring Your Photos to Life
Transform your most treasured photos into magical 3D printed lithophanes that glow with warmth and detail. The perfect personalised gift for any occasion.
Order Your LithophaneWhere Light Meets Memory
A lithophane is a 3D printed artwork created from translucent white filament. The image is encoded into the varying thickness of the plastic — thicker areas block more light and appear darker, while thinner areas let light through and appear bright.
When held up to a light source, your photo appears in stunning detail — like a glowing, three-dimensional version of your cherished memory.
Available Formats
Choose the format that suits your display preference and budget.
Flat Panel
A flat rectangular lithophane, perfect for framing or displaying against a light source.
From £12Freestanding Frame
Comes with a built-in stand so it can sit on any surface. Glows beautifully with a candle or lamp behind it.
From £18Cylinder / Lamp Shade
A cylindrical lithophane that wraps your photo around a light source for a magical 360° display.
From £25Keychain
A miniature lithophane on a keychain. Carry your favourite memory wherever you go.
From £8📋 Best Photos for Lithophanes
✅ Works Great:
- • High contrast images (strong light & dark areas)
- • Portraits and close-up faces
- • Black & white or desaturated photos
- • Clear subjects against simple backgrounds
- • High resolution (1000px+ width)
- • Silhouettes and profiles
❌ Avoid:
- • Low contrast or washed-out photos
- • Busy, cluttered backgrounds
- • Very small or low resolution images
- • Photos with lots of similar mid-tones
- • Text or fine details
- • Highly saturated colours
💡 Not sure? Send us your photo anyway! We'll review it and let you know if any adjustments would help.
Tips for the Best Results
- High contrast photos work best — strong light/dark areas show the most detail
- Portraits and close-up faces are stunning in lithophane form
- Pets, landscapes, and special moments all make beautiful prints
- Black and white photos often produce the clearest results
- Higher resolution photos (at least 1000px wide) give the sharpest detail
📄 Photo Requirements & Guidelines
📷 Image Format & Size
- • Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF
- • Minimum size: 500px × 500px
- • Recommended: 1000px × 1000px or larger
- • Maximum file size: 10MB
🎪 Image Quality Checklist
- ✓ High contrast (clear distinction between light & dark)
- ✓ Sharp focus on main subject
- ✓ Minimal background clutter
- ✓ Good lighting (avoid harsh shadows or overexposure)
- ✓ No watermarks or text overlays
🙋 Image Examples That Work Well
Portraits with clear facial features, pet close-ups, silhouettes, landscapes with distinct foreground/background, family photos, wedding moments, pet portraits, nature close-ups, architectural details, and meaningful memories.
📁 Not sure if your photo will work? No problem! Upload it anyway and we'll review it. If adjustments are needed, we'll let you know before printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Order Your Lithophane
Fill in the form below and attach your photo. We'll get back to you with a quote within 24 hours.