Looking for a fantastic gift idea? A high-quality photo mug is just the ticket. Adding personal touches to create custom printed mugs is quick and easy with our intuitive creation tools. Or why not design your own personal coffee mug to bring a smile to your face on those sleepy mornings? It’s now even easier to create and order our personalised mugs straight from your phone with our app.
Get inspired for your personalised mug
For the coffee fans
If you're a coffee enthusiast who can't start the day without a perfect flat white, opt for one of our personalised coffee mugs. Upload a pic of you enjoying your favourite roast or a snap of your best latte art to feature on your mug.
Romantic gestures
For a personal touch without public displays of affection, try our Heat Changing Magic Mugs. Hide a romantic photo that only appears when a hot drink is poured in. It's a perfect surprise for anniversaries or Father’s Day with a lovely pic of Mum and Dad, but keep it hush-hush.
Adventure awaits
Create a personalised mug for your next outdoor adventure. Choose a photo from a memorable hike or family trip and get it custom printed on a mug to go. Compact and durable, our photo mugs are perfect for a campfire hot chocolate or a park picnic.
Fully customise your photo mug
Text
All our custom mugs can include a personal message. Pick a theme that supports captions, and you'll have your personalised text mug ready in no time.
Photo
We know how hard it can be to pick just one photo for your personalised mug, so why not choose up to 18 images and create a photo collage mug instead? Once you've selected your type of personalised mug, check out our range of designs to see how many snaps you can add.
Colours & themes
Make your mug truly unique in our online editor. Choose from various colours and themes to make your mug really stand out in the cupboard.
Find out how to look after your printed mugs
- Microwavable
- Dishwasher safe (exc. heat changing mug).
- Durable: We promise you the highest quality but please bear in mind our mugs are not entirely chip (and toddler) resistant – they're very sturdy but not quite invincible.
Personalised mugs, perfect for every brew
Make someone’s morning cuppa extra special with a personalised photo on their mug. Nothing beats a nice cup of tea, an energising coffee or a warming hot chocolate in your own personalised photo mug.
Our range of photo mugs makes for perfect gifts or a treat for yourself. Customise your mug with up to 18 photos, a personal message, and a colour of your choice. Then sit back, relax, and wait for your brand new personalised mug to arrive.
Most of our personalised mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe, so your special mug will look great for years. Use your picture mug for tea, coffee, cold drinks, or even gin (we won't tell).
Why a photo mug makes a brilliant gift
Everyone loves a personalised gift, and a picture mug is the perfect way to brighten someone’s day. Whether it’s sentimental, cheeky, artistic, or funny, customise your photo mug to match their personality.
A personalised mug is very versatile – use it for drinks, a desk pen holder, a plant pot, or even a candle holder. Perfect for birthdays, Secret Santas, anniversaries, or housewarmings, a custom mug is a smart choice for any occasion.
A photo on a mug for mum, dad, your friends - everyone!
A photo mug makes a great present for anyone. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your gran, a birthday present for your bestie or a little something for a loved one, a picture mug is guaranteed to make loved ones smile every time they make themselves a cuppa.
Need a last-minute gift idea? No problem. A picture mug is quick and easy to create and customise. You can even use our Photobox app to design your mug in the time it takes to boil the kettle.
Personalised mugs are easy to send as a surprise in the post. Just enter the recipient's address at the checkout, and they will receive their customised gift in the mail. A lovely way to show someone far away that you’re thinking of them.
A photo mug for the office – or for when you're working from home
Fed up with rummaging for your favourite mug? A photo mug will help you find it quickly. And there's no need to leave your loved ones behind when you're at the office – just print their photo on your mug and they'll be right there with you at your desk. Not to mention you'll be the envy of your colleagues with your very own personalised picture mug. Yes, mug envy is a thing.
What size photo fits on a mug?
It depends on the mug you choose. Our simple mug fits one photo, while our themed mugs can include a background and stickers. The hardest part is choosing which photo to use on your custom mug.
What’s the difference between a personalised mug and a photo mug?
A personalised mug is one that has been created specifically for the recipient. It may include their name, their favourite colour and maybe their favourite image or photo.
A photo mug has a printed image on it. It could be a photo of a loved one, their favourite holiday destination or a silly memory that makes them smile every time they think of it. It could even be a piece of artwork they love or their favourite meme.
With Photobox, you can create a personalised photo mug with a caption as well as an image.
What type of photo mug is the right choice for me?
Go minimalist with one of our Simple Mugs or pick a quirky Love Mug with a heart-shaped handle – great for Valentine’s Day and anniversaries.
If you’re looking for a custom present for someone who loves the finer things in life, our porcelain china photo mug will bring a touch of elegance to a shelf. Fans of all things colourful and happy will love our best-selling photo mug with a bright colour on the inside.
Looking for a gift for someone who loves a good surprise? Our Magic Mugs start off as regular black mugs, only to reveal the image of your choice when a hot liquid is added.
Take a look at our range of picture mugs on this page, and have fun creating your very own personalised photo mug.
For more personalised gift ideas, check out our other product ranges.
Personalised photo mugs – Q&A
How do you print on mugs?
During our custom mug printing process your photos are embedded into the ceramic or porcelain through a process known as sublimation that uses heat and special top-quality inks. Imagine a big oven – essentially, your photos are baked into your personalised mugs so they won't come off.
Do personalised mugs get hot?
When you fill them with a hot liquid, our mugs do start to heat up. Our high-quality printing makes the photos on your personalised mug heat-resistant and the sturdy handle will remain cool so that you can sip your hot beverages safely.
How do Magic Mugs work?
We use a special technique called heat reveal technology, which means the heat of your drink will make your picture appear.
Are your mugs dishwasher and microwave safe?
Our ceramic and porcelain mugs are both dishwasher and microwave safe, except for the silver Mug Coloured Inside. Our Magic Mug is microwave safe but needs to be hand washed.
How many pictures can I put on my mug?
For the Photo Mug and Porcelain China Photo Mug, one photo. For others, up to 18 pictures per mug.
How much tea or coffee can the mug hold?
Our custom made mugs hold up to 285ml – enough for a really satisfying cuppa.
How to personalise a mug
Printed mugs just got a whole lot more personal. Using our online editor you can customise your mug with your favourite photos and add eye-catching designs using our colours and themes. You can even add text to create personalised message mugs (just make sure to select a theme that allows for captions).
