Why Switch?
| Feature | Paperless Post | eCards Photos |
|---|---|---|
| What the card is built around | Invitations and RSVPs | Your photos |
| Recipient downloads the photos | — | Every photo, full resolution |
| Printed card, mailed to them | — | ✓ From $6.99, QR opens the live card |
| Photos per card | Varies by design | Up to 15 |
| Pricing | Free to a limited number of recipients each year, then paid per recipient | Free / Card Packs from $1.99 (one-time) |
| Recipient needs account | Sometimes | Only if you lock it to their email |
| Keep offline forever | — | ✓ Yes |
| Personal video messages | — | ✓ With a Card Pack |
| Video card covers | — | ✓ With a Card Pack |
| Privacy controls (PIN, email) | — | ✓ With a Card Pack |
What Makes Us Different
Photos Fall Out
Like real printed pictures tucked in a physical card. Open the card, photos tumble out. It's magical.
Print from Home
Every photo downloads at the size you uploaded it. Recipients print from home in minutes, or send to any photo service.
Keep Forever
Download the entire card as a file that works offline. Open it in 10 years — still works.
Grandparent Friendly
Click a link. That's it. No app, no account, no tech skills needed. Works on any device.
Best For
Simple Pricing
Free Forever
$0
Always free
- Unlimited free cards
- 3 photos per card
- No account needed to start
- Full-quality downloads
- 60-day availability
- Card Packs from $1.99 (one-time)
Card Packs
From $1.99 one-time
1 card $1.99 · 3 cards $3.99 · 10 cards $9.99 · no subscription
- 15 photos per card
- Personal video messages
- Video card covers
- Scheduled delivery
- Card protection (PIN & email)
- Available for the life of your account
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Real stories from real senders
It was delightful to receive these photos of a very special trip. I was able to download all the photos and even the card to make an album.. Plus all the photos are print quality.
It was easy
I've used these cards many times. It's so convenient and easy to send one with many pictures instead of just sending pictures in a text. I know that seeing a card makes people smile and brightens their days. I love this site and I highly recommend.
Common Questions
How is this different from Paperless Post?
We focus on photos. Your photos aren't trapped in a card — they fall out like real printed pictures, and recipients can download each one at full quality to print and frame.
Is this cheaper than Paperless Post?
It depends how you send. Paperless Post is free to a limited number of recipients each year, then charges per recipient. We offer free cards (3 photos each, unlimited sends) or one-time Card Packs from $1.99 that unlock 15 photos, personal video messages, and video covers — no subscription. If you are sending one invitation a year, theirs may well cost you nothing; if you send photos regularly, ours does.
Can I use my own photos?
Yes! That's the point. Upload your own photos — they stay at full quality and recipients can download and print from home in minutes.
Is there a free tier?
Yes! Create unlimited free cards with 3 photos each. No account needed for the first card. Want premium features? Card Packs are one-time — $1.99 (1 card), $3.99 (3 cards), or $9.99 (10 cards), no subscription. Each pack card unlocks 15 photos, personal video messages, video covers, scheduled delivery, card protection, and a digital envelope the recipient opens on screen.
Do recipients need an account?
No. You share a link, they click it. Card opens in their browser. No app, no signup, no friction — the one exception is a card you have locked to their email address, which asks them to sign in with it.
Try the Photo-First Approach
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