Send photos to grandparents: a real postcard for Grandma and Grandpa

Send photos to grandparents without asking them to learn anything. Add phone photos, write a note, and we print and mail a real postcard.

No app for them. No stamps for you. Free shipping on every order.

A grandmother holding a printed postcard, the way FamilyLetter helps families send photos to grandparents by mail

How do you send photos to grandparents who don't use apps?

Print them on a postcard. FamilyLetter takes up to four phone photos and a message, then prints, stamps and mails a 4x6 card to them.

One card is $9.99 with free shipping. It usually arrives in 5 to 10 business days, though we can't guarantee a date.

What is the easiest way to send photos to grandparents?

The one that asks least of Grandma. A postcard needs nothing at her end. A digital frame suits grandparents with Wi-Fi and a helper nearby.

Four ways to send photos to Grandma
WaySetup for youWhat Grandma doesNeeds Wi-Fi
Digital photo frameBuy it, connect it, set up its appNothing, once it worksYes
Prints-by-mail appAccount, upload, addressFinds a place for loose printsNo
Text or emailNoneOpens the thread, zooms inYes, or a data plan
Photo postcardPick photos, write a noteChecks the mailboxNo

From camera roll to their mailbox

Upload photos straight from your phone, HEIC included. Pinch to frame each one; you're warned if a photo is too small to print sharply.

  • One photo, two side by side, three, or a 2x2 grid
  • JPG, PNG, HEIC and WebP photos accepted
  • The preview is drawn to the real print layout
The photo side of a printed family postcard, one tall photo beside two stacked ones

Send photos to grandparents with nothing to install

Grandparents don't download, log in or charge anything. The photos come as a postcard in their mailbox, addressed to them.

What lands in their mailbox

A 4x6 postcard printed in full color on thick, glossy card stock. Your photos fill the front; your message is on the back.

USPS First-Class Mail delivery times

A grandmother smiling as she holds a postcard printed with a photo of her grandchildren

What to write on a photo postcard to Grandma

Name everyone in the photos and add one thing from this week. Two lines is plenty.

  • Mia lost her first tooth at the zoo. The penguins didn't notice.
  • Sam's first goal. He scored for the other team, but it counts.
  • We tried your pancake recipe. Still not as good as yours.
  • Ella asks when you're visiting. So do we.

Sending photos every few weeks?

The Postcard Club makes each card $1.49 with postage, and saves their address. Membership renews at $10 a month or $48 a year.

See Postcard Club plans

Five FamilyLetter postcards held to a refrigerator door with magnets, some showing one photo and some a collage

Printed to be held, not scrolled past.

Every postcard is printed in full color on thick 4×6 card stock with a glossy finish, then mailed by USPS First-Class.

  • Thick, glossy 4×6 card stock
  • Crisp full-color photo printing
  • Free shipping, postage included

Questions families ask

How do you send photos to grandparents without a smartphone?
Mail them as a printed postcard. Nothing is needed on their end; it arrives with their regular mail.
How many photos fit on one postcard?
Up to four. Choose one full photo, two side by side, one tall with two stacked, or a 2x2 grid.
Will phone photos print well?
Yes. Everyday phone photos print in rich, full color. Pick ones with good light and faces that are easy to see.
What does it cost to send photos to grandparents?
$9.99 for one postcard with free shipping. The second card is $8.00, the third $7.00, then $5.00 each, up to 10.
Are my photos kept private?
Your photos are used only to make and mail your card. They are never sold, used in ads or used to train AI.
How long does delivery take?
Usually 5 to 10 business days: printed within 1 to 2 business days, then USPS First-Class. We can't guarantee a delivery date.

Send this week's photos

Pick up to four photos from your phone, add a note, and check the real card before you pay.

Reprinted free if it's lost or damaged. Tell us within 60 days.