Choosing Photos for Portrait Maker
The best results come from clear group photos where faces are visible and well-lit. Our AI works with most photos, but following these tips ensures everyone looks fantastic in their Christmas portrait.
Photo Upload Tips
- Use photos where faces are clearly visible and not obscured by hands, objects, or harsh shadows for optimal AI detection.
- Higher resolution images produce sharper prints, though our editor accepts most common photo formats and adjusts quality automatically during processing.
Why MYPICTURE for Portrait Maker
MYPICTURE combines AI technology with quality printing to deliver Christmas gifts that genuinely impress. We handle everything from face detection to final printing, ensuring your portraits look professional and vibrant.
Our Portrait Maker Advantage
- AI technology that accurately separates faces whilst maintaining image quality, developed for creating personalised photo gifts from group pictures.
- Factory-direct printing means your customised Christmas portraits are produced quickly and shipped straight to your door.
- Complete creative control over costumes, backgrounds, text, and fonts, plus multiple product options.
About Portrait Maker
Portrait Maker is our AI-powered editor that transforms group photos into individual Christmas portraits, perfect for creating personalised gifts for everyone in your picture.

AI Face Detection
Upload any group or single photo and our technology automatically identifies and separates each person's face.

Costume Customisation
Dress each portrait in festive attire including Christmas jumpers, elf costumes, Santa outfits, or neutral holiday shirts.

Multiple Products
Print your customised portraits on Christmas baubles, MIXPIX® tiles, cushions, mugs, or tote bags for unique holiday gifts.
How to Use Portrait Maker
Creating custom Christmas portraits is simple with our editor, and you'll have finished gifts ready in a few steps.
Creating Your Christmas Portraits
- Upload your group photo or single image to the Portrait Maker editor in JPG or PNG.
- Our AI technology automatically detects and separates each face, creating individual portraits ready for customisation.
- Select a Christmas costume for each person, then choose backgrounds and add custom text.
- Pick which products you want for each portrait, review your designs, and add them to cart for checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions about Portrait Maker
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How many faces can Portrait Maker detect in one photo?
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Our AI technology can detect and separate multiple faces from a single group photo, making it ideal for families, friend groups, and office teams. The system works best with clear photos where faces are visible and well-lit.
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What costume options are available in Portrait Maker?
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Choose from four festive costumes: Basic Xmas shirt for a neutral holiday look, Christmas jumper for cosy charm, Elf costume for playful fun, or Santa costume for classic Christmas spirit. You can select different costumes for each person in your photo.
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What products can I print my Christmas portraits on?
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Portrait Maker works with Christmas baubles, MIXPIX® photo tiles (20×20 cm), photo cushions, photo mugs, and tote bags (40×40 cm). You can order different products for different portraits, or create matching sets for your whole group.
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Do I need to crop faces myself before uploading?
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No, our AI automatically detects and separates faces from your group photo. Simply upload your image and the editor handles the technical work whilst you focus on choosing costumes and customising designs.
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Can I change the background in my portraits?
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Yes, Portrait Maker includes background selection options so you can choose festive scenes that complement your Christmas portraits. This adds extra holiday atmosphere to your final designs.
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What file format should I upload?
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Portrait Maker accepts common photo formats including JPG and PNG. Higher resolution images generally produce better print quality, though our editor adjusts files automatically during processing.
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Can I use old photos with Portrait Maker?
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Absolutely! Portrait Maker works with both new and old photos, making it perfect for nostalgic gifts. As long as faces are clearly visible in the image, our AI can create portraits regardless of when the photo was taken.
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How do MIXPIX® tiles attach to surfaces?
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MIXPIX® tiles feature both magnetic backing and adhesive, allowing display on fridges, magnetic boards, or any wall surface. The magnetic system is particularly useful because you can rearrange portraits throughout the season. Learn more about
MIXPIX® on our photo tiles page.
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Can I create different designs for each person in my group photo?
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Yes, Portrait Maker gives you individual control over each detected face. Choose different costumes, text, and products for each person, or create matching sets—it's completely up to you.
Portrait Maker Gifting Ideas
Family Reunions
After the annual family photo, use Portrait Maker to create personalised gifts for everyone who attended. Each family member receives their own ornament, mug, or tote bag featuring their portrait in festive attire, turning one snapshot into dozens of meaningful keepsakes that commemorate the gathering.
Office Celebrations
Transform your team photo into individual Secret Santa gifts or year-end thank-you presents. Dress everyone in elf costumes for humour or Christmas jumpers for classic charm, then print on mugs for daily desk use, baubles for home decorating, or practical tote bags for commuting.
Friend Groups
That group holiday photo or dinner party snapshot becomes the perfect source material for friendship gifts. Create matching cushions with coordinating costumes, or surprise each friend with their own personalised bauble or eco-friendly tote bag that celebrates your shared memories whilst adding festive flair.
Surprise Gifts
Use old group photos from previous years to create nostalgic Christmas presents that recipients won't see coming. The costume editor adds fresh fun to familiar faces, whilst the custom text feature lets you add inside jokes or heartfelt messages that make each gift unique.