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Dad says he doesn’t need anything? Then give him everyone. His kids, his friends, his old teammates and coworkers each add a photo with him and a few words, and the photos become one professionally made video. Watch our real example above.
Perfect video gift for Dad’s birthday
Video gift for Mom’s 65th birthday
Everyone adds photos
What happens when everyone sends a photo with Dad?
Dad sees his own story told by the people who were there. Picture the party: the lights go down, and one photo after another appears on the TV, each with a few words and a small round portrait of the person who sent it. The first job, the old car, the trip nobody forgot.
- On the TV at the party
- Family and old friends
- Dad’s birthday
And here I am!
Leo
The whole family together
Alex
Remember this? My wedding day...
Alex
Remember how young we were...
Anna
These frames come from our example, a surprise for a mother’s 65th birthday. Eight people from three countries sent 19 photos in two days, and nobody recorded a video.
Who has the photos of Dad that nobody at home has seen?
His friends. Old teammates, college friends, coworkers, neighbors and the people he plays or builds things with. They were there for the stories the family only knows by heart, and they usually have the photos to prove it.
- grandchildren
- friends
- cousins
- college friends
- neighbors
- in-laws
- brothers and sisters
- coworkers
- old bandmates
- godchildren
- former bosses
- childhood friends
- teammates
- nieces and nephews
- hobby friends
- family friends
- kids
- old classmates
After adding a photo, each guest is asked who else should be in the video, so his friends bring their own friends. You only start the chain.
Happy tears for everybody, memories forever.
What if Dad isn’t the sentimental type?
Then keep it light. A funny old photo with a short line works as well as a heartfelt one, and the small round portrait shows exactly who is teasing him. The mix is what makes people laugh and then go quiet at the last frame.
- 1A photo from the sender’s archive. Funny or serious, it is a moment only that person kept.
- 2A round portrait. It shows who sent the photo, so Dad knows who to thank, or who to tease back.
- 3A few words. Up to 40 characters. Short lines land best.
Lines that fit the 40-character limit:
“Love you, Dad!”
“Nice haircut, Dad!”
“You taught me to drive. Sorry!”
“Still the funniest guy I know.”
“Happy birthday, coach!”
“Thank you for every ride.”
More lines for Dad are in What to write in a group video message.
Is there a version for phones, to send to his friends?
Yes. You get two videos from the same photos: 16:9 for the TV at the party and 9:16 for phones. Both are made at the same time and included in one price, so Dad can show the phone version to anyone who missed the party.
- 16:9 for the TV. Play it at the party, on a wide screen.
- 9:16 for phones. It fills a phone screen. Send it to his friends after the party.
- One price for both. The same photos, messages and music in both videos.
Does the same video work for Father’s Day?
Yes. The design has no holiday graphics, so the same kind of video works for a birthday, Father’s Day, a retirement or any day you want to thank him. Only the photos and the words change, and the steps stay the same.
His birthday
Friends and family together, on the TV at the party.
Father’s Day
From his kids and grandkids, with the photos only they have.
His retirement
Add his coworkers. See the farewell video.
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 Dad’s video. Add a few photos, post one link for family and friends and watch the video before you pay.
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The practical part
What you get, the three steps, when to start and what it costs.
What are the key facts?
You get two videos from the same photos: 16:9 for the TV and 9:16 for phones. Dad’s video needs 10 to 30 photos and takes up to 10 hours to build. The preview is free; after it you pay $39 for up to 15 photos or $49 for up to 30.
- 16:9 + 9:16Two videosfor the party TV and for phones.
- 10–30Photosin total, from family and friends.
- up to 10 hBuild timeafter you press “Make the video”.
- $39 / $49Priceonce, after a free preview.
How do you make it? Three steps for the organizer
Add a few photos, send one link, press “Make the video”. The video is ready to build at 10 photos and takes up to 10 hours. Watch the free preview, then swap photos, fix a line or change the order before you pay.
- Step 1Add a few photosStart with your own photos of Dad.
- Step 2Send one linkPost the ready message in the family chat and send it to his friends.
- 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 Dad from everyone’s photos, and I’d love you to be in it. Could you add photos with Dad (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!
How early should you start?
About a week before his birthday. His friends and coworkers are not in the family chat, so the link takes a day or two longer to reach them. The video is built in up to 10 hours after you press “Make the video”, and if it is not ready within 20 hours, you can cancel the order.
How much does it cost?
$49 for up to 30 photos, or $39 for up to 15, paid once. Starting and watching the preview are free, with no upfront payment. Both versions and the music are included. Anyone who has the gift link can pay, so the kids can split it: four people sharing $49 pay about $12 each.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good birthday gift for Dad from the whole family?
A video made of photos from everyone who knows him: his kids, his friends, his old teammates and coworkers. Each person adds a photo with him and a few words, and the photos become one professionally made video.
What if Dad says he doesn’t want anything?
Then give him something that is not a thing. A video of photos from the people in his life costs nothing to store, and he can watch it again whenever he likes.
Can his friends and coworkers join?
Yes. Anyone with the link can add a photo and a few words, with no sign-up and no app. After adding a photo, each guest is asked who else should be in the video.
Does the same video work for Father’s Day?
Yes. The design has no holiday graphics, so the same kind of video works for a birthday, Father’s Day or a retirement. Only the photos and the words change.
Do guests have to record a video?
No. Guests add photos and a few typed words, never video clips. Even the small round portrait of the guest is optional.
How long does it take?
The video is built in up to 10 hours after you press “Make the video”. Give his friends a few days to add photos. You watch a free preview and pay once, after it.
How much does a birthday video for Dad cost?
Nothing until you have seen the free preview. Then it is $39 for up to 15 photos or $49 for up to 30, paid once, with the TV and phone versions included.
Add a few photos, send one link and watch the video before you pay. Nobody records a selfie video.
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Sources and how we checked
The FromAll.gift details (photo counts, the 40-character limit, the optional portrait, 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