Puzzle maker
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Play keeps the photo on this device. Send encrypts it first — even we can't see it. Links last 30 days.
Order it as a real jigsaw puzzle (delivered in the US)
The puzzle prints the part shown here: your crop, trimmed to the puzzle's shape. Move or zoom the crop above to change it.
Your order code:
Next, pay and add your delivery address on Gumroad, and paste the code into the Order code box at checkout. The size you chose here is already selected. The puzzle is printed in the US and usually arrives within two weeks.
Pay and add delivery on GumroadThe print file is the only thing uploaded. It is kept for 30 days so the puzzle can be printed, then deleted; we see it only to place your order. See the refund policy.
Encrypting…
Preparing your link
Drag pieces together — they click when they fit. Pinch or scroll to zoom.
Make a Birthday Puzzle From Your Photo
Pick a photo you both love, choose how many pieces, and write the birthday message that appears when the last piece clicks in. Send the link — it works on any phone or laptop, with nothing to install.
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The short answer
To make a birthday puzzle online, add a photo, choose 24–100 pieces, type a message and tap Send. The birthday person gets a link, solves the puzzle in their browser, and your message appears with confetti when they finish.
From photo to gift in a minute
Step 1: Add a photo
Choose a photo from your phone or computer. A shared memory works best — a trip, a night out, the two of you as kids.
Step 2: Pick the pieces
48 pieces takes most people five to fifteen minutes. Go bigger for a puzzle fan, smaller for a child.
Step 3: Write the message
It stays hidden until the last piece goes in, so it can be the surprise: plans for the day, a gift hint, or just how much they mean to you.
Step 4: Send the link
Copy it into WhatsApp, a text or an email. The photo is encrypted in your browser before it leaves your device.
Ways people use it
The long-distance birthday
Send it before a video call and watch them solve it live. The reveal lands while you are both on screen.
The gift hint
Use a photo of where you are taking them, cropped so it isn't obvious until most of it is done — then the message confirms it.
The throwback
A childhood photo is a good puzzle and a better surprise. Keep the pieces low so it comes together quickly.
The group card
A photo of everyone, with a message signed by all of you. One link to send in the group chat.
Pick by who's solving it
For a gift someone finishes in one sitting, 36–100 pieces works best. Times are a rough guide — busy pictures take longer than simple ones.
| Pieces | Good for | Rough time |
|---|---|---|
| 12–24 | Children 4–7, or a quick reveal | 2–5 minutes |
| 36–48 | Most gift puzzles | 5–15 minutes |
| 70–100 | Adults, a relaxed coffee break | 15–40 minutes |
| 150–300 | Jigsaw fans | 40 minutes to a couple of hours |
Even we can't see your photo
When you play, the photo is cut into pieces by your own browser and never uploaded. When you send it, your browser encrypts the photo and message with a new random key before anything leaves your device. The key is written into the link after the # — the part of a web address that browsers keep to themselves and never send to a server. We store a file we cannot open, and delete it after 30 days.
- Playing uploads nothing
- Shared photos are encrypted with AES-256 in your browser
- The key lives only in the link, never on our server
- Encrypted copies are deleted after 30 days
- No ads on the puzzle board or the reveal
- Your photos are never shown in any gallery
Questions people ask
Anything we've missed?
How many pieces should a birthday puzzle have?
For a gift someone will solve in one sitting, 24 to 100 pieces works best. 48 is a good default — around five to fifteen minutes for most adults. Choose 12 to 24 for young children and 150 or more for someone who does jigsaws for fun.
Can they see the message before finishing?
No. The message is shown only when the last piece joins. It travels inside the encrypted link, so nobody else can read it either.
Do they need an app or an account?
No. The link opens in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to install and nothing to sign up for.
How long does the link work?
Links last 30 days, then the encrypted copy is deleted automatically. Send it close to the day.
Is my photo uploaded?
Not when you play. The photo is read and cut into pieces inside your browser, and saved progress stays on your device. It is only uploaded if you press Send — and then it is encrypted first.
How does the private share link work?
Your browser encrypts the photo and message with a random key (AES-256-GCM). We store the encrypted file; the key is put in the part of the link after the #, which browsers never send to a server. Without the full link, the file is unreadable — including to us. Links expire after 30 days.
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