Can You Add Photos, GIFs or Videos to a Group Card?

Quick answer: On SignThisCard, signers can add a photo and a drawn signature to their message, and the organiser can upload a cover photo, add a music track and upload a short video. There is no GIF picker, so GIFs are not a listed feature. Other sites differ, so check what each one supports.

A photo of the team at last year's Christmas do, a blurry snap from a 2014 away day, a short video of everyone waving: media turns a list of names into a memory. This guide explains exactly what you can add to a group card on SignThisCard, where the limits are, and how to choose photos and clips that work well, whichever tool you use.

For the complete picture of how a shared card comes together, see our step-by-step group card guide.

What can you add to a group card?

Signers can add a photo; the organiser can add a cover photo, music and a short video. Here is the breakdown on SignThisCard:

If you are new to the idea of a digital card, our explainer on what a group ecard is covers the basics.

How do I add a photo to a group card?

Signers add a photo while writing their message; organisers can also replace the cover design with their own photo.

As a signer

1. Open the signing link and press "Add your message".
2. Write your message and enter your name.
3. Choose a note colour.
4. Add a photo.
5. Optionally, draw a handwritten signature with your finger or mouse.
6. Save your message.

No account is needed to sign or add a photo.

As the organiser (cover photo)

1. When creating the card, choose to upload your own photo instead of a cover design.
2. Use a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB.
3. Portrait images work best; 960×1280 pixels is the ideal size.
4. Add your cover message and colour.

Can I add GIFs to a group card?

Not as a built-in feature on SignThisCard. There is no GIF picker, and GIFs are not a listed feature. We would rather say that clearly than have you discover it on the day.

If GIFs matter to your group, here are honest options:

• Use a photo instead. A real photo of the recipient's desk plant, their famous bake-off cake or the team's away day usually means more than a stock reaction GIF.
• Describe the GIF in words. "Imagine the dancing-cat GIF here, times a hundred" often gets a laugh on its own.
• Ask the organiser to add a short video. For moving images, a short team video does what a GIF would, with your actual faces.
• Choose a tool with a GIF library. At the time of writing (November 2026), Kudoboard's help centre describes adding GIFs from a built-in GIF library. If GIFs are central to your plans, that may be the better fit. Our comparison of Kudoboard alternatives weighs the trade-offs.

Can I add a video to a group card?

Yes, the organiser can upload a short video to a SignThisCard card. Signers add photos rather than videos.

Ideas that work well:

• A team wave. Ten seconds of everyone at the end of a stand-up saying "Happy birthday, Jo!"
• A message from a manager who wants to say more than fits in a note.
• A montage clip you have already edited on your phone.
• A message from someone far away, such as a former colleague abroad.

Keep it short. A video that works on a phone, with clear sound, beats an ambitious production nobody watches to the end.

Can I add music to a group card?

Yes. The organiser can add a music track from the library. The music plays when the recipient opens the card. It sets the mood without anyone having to record anything.

Do photos and videos work if the card is printed?

Photos and messages appear in print and PDF; music and animations do not play. If you use the print view to print the card or download a PDF, you keep every message and picture, but not the soundtrack, video playback or opening effects.

For a retirement or leaving card, many organisers send the online card on the day and keep a PDF as a keepsake. See our guide to printing or saving a group card as a PDF.

Tips for photos that look great on a group card

Choose clear, well-lit, flattering photos, and ask before you use other people's pictures.

• Portrait for covers. A 960×1280 portrait image fills the cover nicely.
• Faces over scenery. The recipient will remember people, not views.
• Check who is in it. Ask colleagues before using a photo that includes them, especially on a card that many people can open.
• Be kind. The "hilarious" photo from the Christmas party may not be the one the recipient wants on their leaving card.
• Avoid screenshots of private chats or anything confidential, such as whiteboards or screens.
• Sensitive occasions need care. For get-well or sympathy cards, gentle photos (flowers, a shared happy memory) are usually better than jokes.

Media etiquette for workplace cards

Anyone with the signing link or finished-card link can open the card, so treat photos as semi-public within the group. Share the links only with intended people. If you would not show a photo in a team meeting, do not add it to the card.

Common mistakes

• Promising GIFs before checking the tool. On SignThisCard there is no GIF picker.
• Uploading a huge landscape cover. Portrait JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB works best.
• Long videos. Keep the organiser's video short.
• Expecting music in a printout. Printed and PDF copies do not play music or animations.
• Using photos without permission.

Key takeaways

• On SignThisCard, each signer can add a photo and a drawn signature to their message.
• The organiser can upload a cover photo, add a library music track and upload a short video.
• Cover photos can be JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB, ideally 960×1280 portrait.
• There is no GIF picker on SignThisCard; GIFs are not a listed feature.
• Printed and PDF copies keep messages and photos but do not play music or animations.

Frequently asked questions

Can every signer add a photo?

Yes. On SignThisCard, each signer can add a photo when they write their message, alongside their name, note colour and an optional drawn signature. They do not need an account to do this. Remind signers to choose clear photos and to ask before including other people in them.

Can signers upload their own videos?

On SignThisCard, video is an organiser feature: the organiser can upload a short video to the card. Signers add photos. If several people want to appear on video, record one short group clip at a team meeting, or collect clips and edit them together before the organiser uploads it.

Why can't I add a GIF?

SignThisCard does not have a GIF picker, and GIFs are not a listed feature. A real photo or a short organiser video usually works as well, and is more personal. If GIFs are essential for your group, consider a service that offers a GIF library.

What size should a cover photo be?

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 10 MB. Portrait orientation suits the card best, and 960×1280 pixels is the ideal size. A clear, well-lit photo of the recipient or a meaningful place works well, then add your cover message and colour on top.

Does the music play automatically?

The organiser chooses a track from the music library, and it forms part of the card experience when the recipient opens it. Printed and PDF versions do not include music, so if the recipient is likely to print the card, make sure the messages and photos carry the moment on their own.

Are photos on a group card private?

Anyone with the signing link or the finished-card link can open the card, including its photos. So share links only with intended people and keep the management link private. For anything more sensitive, leave it off the card. SignThisCard's privacy notice explains how data is handled.

Conclusion

You can add photos to a group card as a signer, and as organiser you can add a cover photo, music and a short video. GIFs are the honest gap: there is no GIF picker, so use real photos or a short team video instead. In our view, they mean more anyway.

Ready to build a card full of faces and memories? Start a photo group card and share the link with your team.