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Custom photo magnets,
explained.

Everything you need to know about ordering, sizing, and using custom photo magnets, for your home, your wedding, your event, or your business.

What are photo magnets?

A photo magnet is a custom-printed image bonded to a flexible or rigid magnetic backing. Unlike mass-produced souvenir magnets, every custom photo magnets is made to order from your own photo, artwork, or design, giving you complete control over the image, size, shape, and finish.

The most common use is the fridge magnet: a personal photo printed and placed somewhere you look every day. But the category is broader: wedding photo magnets, event favors, business promos, baby announcements, and seasonal gifts all fall under custom photo magnets.

How they're made

Your photo is printed on flexible vinyl or rigid acrylic stock, laminated with a UV-protective coating, and bonded to a magnetic backing. The laminate is what keeps colors vivid for years.

How long they last

Premium photo magnets last 5+ years indoors without fading or peeling. UV-protected finishes handle normal kitchen conditions well. Avoid prolonged direct sun or heat.

Sizes and when to use them

Size affects how the image reads on the fridge and how the magnet ships. The four most common sizes cover the majority of use cases.

Size Best for Ships in
2 × 2 in (square) Fridge collages, group sets, budget-friendly gifts Standard envelope
2.5 × 2.5 in (square) Portrait photos, pets, single keepsakes Standard envelope
2 × 3 in (rectangle) Save-the-dates, event favors, wallet-style photos Standard envelope
2.25 in (round) Playful gifts, logo magnets, children's photos Standard envelope

Popular uses

Photo magnets are versatile enough to span personal keepsakes, event marketing, and business gifting. The most common use cases:

Choosing a finish

Gloss

Makes colors vivid and saturated. Best for vibrant photos, landscapes, and any image where you want maximum color impact. Shows fingerprints more easily.

Matte / Satin

Cuts glare and hides fingerprints. Gives a premium, understated feel. Better for portraits and any magnet displayed in a well-lit kitchen.

Our brands

Each brand in this collection serves a different buyer. Find the one that fits your use case.

Consumer · D2C

Fresh Magnets

Custom photo magnets printed fresh for every order. For individuals ordering gifts, fridge sets, and save-the-dates.

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Consumer · Keepsakes

Memory Magnets

Turn meaningful photos into keepsakes you see every day. Weddings, babies, pets, and milestones.

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B2B · Events

Magnetello

Bulk orders and on-site event printing for weddings, corporate events, and photo booth activations.

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Education · Equipment

Magnet Boss

Guides and equipment for entrepreneurs who want to build a photo magnet business of their own.

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