Heartgild
Notes on pet portraits
How Heartgild turns one photo of your pet into gallery-style portraits, and what the AI does and does not change.
- How do you turn a phone photo of your pet into a portrait?Pick one clear photo with the face visible, choose a theme in Heartgild, and get new portraits in about a minute.
- What photo should you use for a pet portrait?Use one sharp, well-lit photo where your pet's face is visible and fills a good part of the frame.
- Will a pet portrait keep markings like a white patch?The portrait is built from your animal, so distinct markings are part of the brief, but check every result.
- How do oil painting pet portraits work from a photo?The Fine Art theme turns your photo into a museum-style painted portrait of your pet.
- What is a studio portrait versus a holiday portrait?Studio softbox is a clean even-light portrait. Holiday places your pet in a festive scene.
- How do you make a holiday card from a pet photo?Choose the Holiday theme in Heartgild, save your portrait, and add it to any card or message.
- What is a golden hour pet portrait?Outdoor golden hour is a warm, late-sun look that puts your pet in soft glowing light.
- Can you print a pet portrait at home?Heartgild saves portraits to your gallery. Print them at home or at a print shop.
- How much does Heartgild cost?The first portrait is free. Then $9.99 for four packs of 10 portraits, $99.99 Pro, or $6.99 a week Unlimited.
- How do you photograph a cat for a portrait?Get low, use window light, and wait for the eyes. A sharp face photo gives the best portrait.
- Is the free portrait worth trying?Yes. Your first portrait is free with no account, so you can judge the result on your own pet.
- What do you get in a pack before you pay?A pack gives you themed portraits for your pet. The four-pack option is $9.99 for 40 portraits.
- How fast can Heartgild make a portrait?About a minute per portrait. When demand is high it may take a little longer.
- Should you buy a pack or go Unlimited?A pack is a one-time buy. Unlimited is $6.99 a week for heavy use.
- Which theme should you pick first?Start with Fine Art for a classic look or Silly for fun. Your first portrait is free in any theme.
- What photo should you have ready before you start?One sharp photo with the face visible. Have a couple of backups in case one is rejected.
- Is Heartgild worth it for one special occasion?Yes. The free portrait might be enough, and a pack covers a holiday card or gift.
- What should you compare before you use a portrait?Compare the face and markings to the original photo, and keep only the portraits that look like your pet.
- When is Heartgild Pro better than a pack?Pro gives 600 portraits for unlimited pets. A pack covers up to 4 pets with 40 portraits.
- What should you do after Heartgild finishes a portrait?Check it against your photo, then save it to your gallery or share it.
Product questions
- What photo should I start with?
- One clear photo of your pet with the face visible, not a blurry zoom from across the room. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and the rare and unusual all work.
- Which themes are there?
- Fine Art, Silly, Vacation, Holiday, Cozy, Superhero, Retro, Studio softbox and Outdoor golden hour. Your first portrait is free in any theme.
- Will the markings stay?
- The portrait is built from your animal, so distinct marks like a white patch over an eye are part of the brief. Results are AI-generated, so check each one before you use it.
- What does it cost?
- One free portrait, then $9.99 one-time for four packs of 10 portraits (40 in all), $99.99 one-time for Heartgild Pro with 600 portraits, or $6.99 a week for Unlimited.