How to Make Custom Photo Magnets From Your Phone Photos

Your phone is full of photos you mean to print and never do. Turning one into a magnet takes about as long as ordering a coffee. Here's exactly how it works, plus a few tips to make sure your print comes out sharp.

Step 1: Pick the right photo

The single biggest factor in how good your magnet looks is the photo you start with. Aim for:

• Faces, front and center. Magnets are small. A tight shot of one or two people reads far better than a wide landscape.
• Good light. Bright, evenly-lit photos print with richer color. Dim or heavily filtered shots can look muddy.
• The highest resolution you have. Send the original file, not a screenshot or a version that's been forwarded through a chat app and compressed.

Step 2: Choose a size and shape

Fresh Magnets comes in three shapes, and the right one depends on your photo:

• Square (2.5″), the all-rounder. Works for nearly any photo and groups neatly on the fridge. Shop custom photo magnets.
• Rectangle (2″×3″), classic photo proportions, best for upright portraits. Shop fridge photo magnets.
• Round (2.25″), playful and eye-catching, great for faces and party favors. Shop personalized photo magnets.

Want the full breakdown? See the photo magnet size guide.

Step 3: Choose a pack and upload

Each size is sold in packs of 6, 9, 12 and 15. Order one photo across a pack, or, for events and gifts, combine packs to reach the number you need. Upload your photo at checkout and adjust the crop so the important part of the image (usually the faces) sits in the middle, away from the edges. This matters most for round magnets, where the corners get trimmed.

Step 4: Place your order, we handle the rest

That's it. Once you order, each magnet is printed in full color, pressed under a smooth glossy finish, and backed with a strong magnet, made fresh to order in the USA and shipped to your door. No peeling, bending or fading; just your photo, ready for the fridge.

Photo tip: if you're ordering for a gift or event, do a quick test with one pack first so you're happy with the crop and color before committing to a big batch.

Quick troubleshooting

My photo looks blurry in the preview

The source file is probably too small. Go back to the original in your camera roll rather than a screenshot or shared copy, and upload that.

Part of the image is getting cut off

Re-crop so the subject is centered. For round magnets especially, keep faces and key details well inside the circle.

I want different photos on different magnets

Order separate packs, one per photo, and combine them at checkout to build a varied set.