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For a baby shower, friends and family each add a photo with the mom-to-be (or both parents-to-be) and a few words, and the photos become one professionally made video to play at the shower. The video above is our real example, made for a mother’s 65th birthday.
Perfect video gift for a baby shower
Video gift for Mom’s 65th birthday
Everyone adds photos
What do you give the parents-to-be who already have a crib?
A video full of the people who will love this baby. Picture the shower: the mom-to-be as a little girl, the college years, the wedding, and friends and family from near and far, each with a photo and a few words for the baby on the way.
- At the shower
- Friends and family
- For the baby on the way
Love you, my dear!
Kate
And here I am!
Leo
Love you, sis!
Lilia
Your newest love!
Tim
All four frames are from our real example, made for a mother’s 65th birthday: 8 people in 3 countries, 19 photos in two days, and not a single recorded clip.
Why a video instead of more baby clothes?
The clothes will fit for three months; the video stays. There will be plenty of onesies. A video from everyone shows the parents-to-be how many people are waiting for this baby. Each frame holds the full photo, a few words and a small round portrait of the sender.
- 1A photo with the mom-to-be. Old or new, from any phone.
- 2A round portrait. It shows who sent the photo. It is optional.
- 3A few words. Up to 40 characters, for the parents or the baby.
Lines that fit the 40-character limit:
“Can’t wait to meet you!”
“You’ll be the best mom!”
“Welcome, little one!”
“Auntie is ready!”
“So happy for you both!”
“Love you already!”
More ideas are in What to write in a group video message.
Who can add a photo?
Friends, both families, coworkers and the grandparents-to-be. Usually the shower host starts it, then family and friends join in. Relatives who can’t come to the shower can still send a photo. Nobody needs an account or an app to take part.
- grandparents-to-be
- best friends
- sisters
- coworkers
- cousins
- aunts
- college friends
- neighbors
- in-laws
- godparents
- friends abroad
- book club
- gym friends
- childhood friends
- family
- moms group
- teammates
- uncles
Is it OK to show the baby bump photos?
Only what the parents-to-be would be happy to see on a screen. Anyone who has the link can see the photos in the group. Choose who gets the link, and keep it to friends and family. The parents decide what to share afterwards.
Is there a version for phones?
Yes. You get two videos from the same photos: 16:9 for the TV and 9:16 for phones. Both are made at the same time and included in one price. Play the 16:9 video at the shower and send the 9:16 version to the parents-to-be.
- 16:9 for the TV. Play it at the party or on a video call.
- 9:16 for phones. It fills the screen. Send it to everyone who took part.
- One price for both. The same photos, words and music in each.
Two promises
- No selfie videosGuests add a photo and a few words. Nobody has to film themselves.
- No upfront paymentStart free and watch the preview first. You pay once, after you see the video.
Start the video. Add a few photos, send one link and watch the video before you pay.
Create a video giftFree to start. No upfront payment.
The practical part
What you get, the three steps, who pays and when to start.
What are the key facts?
You get two videos from the same photos: 16:9 for the TV and 9:16 for phones. Everyone adds 10 to 30 photos in total. Building takes up to 10 hours, the preview costs nothing, and the single payment is $39 for up to 15 photos or $49 for up to 30.
- EveryoneWho adds photosfriends and both families.
- 16:9 + 9:16Two videosfor the TV and for phones.
- up to 10 hBuild timeafter you press “Make the video”.
- $39 / $49Priceonce, after a free preview.
How do you make it? Three steps
Add a few photos, send one link, press “Make the video”. Once 10 photos are in, you can start the build, which takes up to 10 hours. In the free preview you can still replace a photo, edit a line or move frames around, all before paying.
- Step 1Add a few photosStart with a few photos of the mom-to-be.
- Step 2Send one linkSend the ready message to the shower guests.
- Step 3Press “Make the video”It needs 10 photos in all. Watch the free preview, fix anything, pay once.
The app writes the invitation for you, with the name you enter:
Hi! 🎁 I’m making a surprise video for Mia from everyone’s photos, and I’d love you to be in it. Could you add photos with Mia (and a short line for each), ideally today? Just photos: no selfie video, no sign-up, about a minute. Know anyone else who should be in it? Pass the link on. Shh, it’s a secret!
Who pays, and how much?
One person pays once, after the free preview: $39 for up to 15 photos or $49 for up to 30. Guests take part for free and never enter a card. Anyone who has the gift link can pay, so friends can chip in among themselves. The TV version, the phone version and the music are all included.
How early should you start?
About two weeks before the shower. Old photos take time to find, so send one reminder. Building takes up to 10 hours after you press “Make the video”. Nobody needs an account or an app to take part.
Frequently asked questions
What is a meaningful baby shower gift from everyone?
A video made of photos and short messages from friends and family. Each person adds a photo with the mom-to-be and a few words through one link, and the photos become one professionally made video.
Can people who are not coming to the shower take part?
Yes. Everyone uses the same link, from anywhere, with no sign-up.
Do people need to sign up or record a video?
No. Guests open the link, add photos and type a few words, with no sign-up and no app. Nobody records a video, and the small round portrait of each sender is optional.
Who pays?
One person pays once, after the free preview. Guests take part for free. Anyone who has the gift link can pay, so a group can chip in among themselves.
How much does it cost?
$39 for up to 15 photos or $49 for up to 30, paid once after the free preview. A 16:9 version for the TV and a 9:16 version for phones are both included.
How long does it take?
Give people a few days to add photos. After you press “Make the video”, it takes up to 10 hours to build. If it is not ready within 20 hours, you can cancel the order.
Add a few photos, send one link and watch the video before you pay. Nobody records a selfie video.
Create a video giftFree to start. No upfront payment.
Sources and how we checked
The FromAll.gift details (photo counts, the 40-character limit, the optional portrait, one payment, price, timing) come from our own service. The example video was made by a family for a mother’s birthday and is shown with their permission.
Who wrote this. Jane A. writes the guides on FromAll.gift. We make one of the services mentioned here, so details about other services show the page and the date we checked.
FromAll.gift is the new version of FromFoto, which has been turning photos into videos for 8 years and has made 112,000 of them. Those videos were made for one customer at a time; FromAll.gift adds new visuals and one shared link, so a whole group can contribute to one video. About FromAll.gift