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Heart Locket GIF Maker

A heart locket opens to show two photos or two names, in red, gold, silver or emerald. Free, no sign-up, ready in seconds.

1Pick a finish, add photos or names

Left side

Right side

2Make your GIF

Add at least one photo or name to start.

3Your GIF
Red heart locket GIF opened to show a photo of a woman and a manExample result

Your GIF will appear here.

Try it in another scene

The same photo feels completely different in each one.

Cut out a busy background firstCentre a face before you upload

What is an opening heart locket GIF?

It is a small heart-shaped locket that swings open to show what is inside: two photos, two names, or one of each. It stays open for a moment so the faces can be seen, closes, and opens again. The GIF loops for as long as someone looks at it.

The locket is a real 3D object lit like a studio shot, so the finish catches the light as it turns. That is the difference from a flat heart sticker. It looks like something you could hold.

Red heart locket GIF opened to show a photo of a woman and a man
Two portraits in the open red locket. Close-up faces fill the heart windows best.

How to make a locket GIF

  1. Pick a finish. Red, gold, silver or emerald. You can switch before you make it.
  2. Fill the left side. Add a photo, or switch to Text and type a name.
  3. Fill the right side. Do the same for the second person, or leave it empty.
  4. Make the GIF. It is ready in a few seconds, then download it or share it.

Choosing red, gold, silver or emerald

All four open the same way. Only the finish changes, and with it the mood.

  • Red. Glossy lacquer, bright and romantic. For Valentine’s Day, anniversaries and new couples. Open the red locket
  • Gold. Polished and engraved with swirls, like a family keepsake. For parents, weddings and memorials. Open the gold locket
  • Silver. Hammered, so the light breaks into small sparkles as it opens. Quieter, for best friends and siblings. Open the silver locket
  • Emerald. Deep green enamel flecked with gold, a little vintage. For May birthdays and anyone who loves green. Open the emerald locket

Tips for a beautiful locket

  • Use close-up faces. The windows are small. A face that fills the photo stays recognisable.
  • Centre the face. Photos are cropped from the middle into a heart, so the corners are trimmed.
  • Match the two photos. Similar light and framing make them look like a pair.
  • Keep names short. Three to eight letters sit nicely inside a heart. Use a nickname for a long name.
  • Busy background? Remove it first, so only the face shows in the heart.

When people send one

Anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. Two photos from the day you met, or just your two names.

Birthdays. Their photo on one side and yours on the other, sent with your wishes.

Remembering someone. A gold locket with a photo of a parent or grandparent is a gentle way to mark a date.

Your photos and names are used only to make your GIF. They are not shared or shown to anyone else.

Questions people ask

Is the heart locket GIF maker free?

Yes. Making and downloading locket GIFs is free, with no signup. Free GIFs carry a small mark in the corner. Pro gives you HD with no mark.

Do I need two photos?

No. Use two photos, two names, or one of each. You can also fill just one side.

Which finish should I pick?

Red for Valentine’s Day and couples, gold for parents, weddings and memorials, silver for friends and siblings, emerald for May birthdays and fans of green. They all open the same way.

What photos fit a locket best?

Close-up faces in the middle of the photo. Each photo is cropped into a heart-shaped window, so the edges are trimmed.

How do I send it?

Download the GIF and send it in any chat, or share it from your phone. With Pro you can also get a link to post anywhere.

Try another scene with the same photo

A flag, a laptop, a locket. Each one gives the same picture a new story.

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Your photos are used only to make your GIF. They are not shared or shown to anyone else.