Start with a portrait that already works
The editor preserves the person, clothing and background in your original photo. A shoulders-up image with even lighting gives you the most room to create a convincing yearbook crop. Leave some space above…
YOUR PHOTO · LOCAL EDITING
Retro Yearbook Photo Maker
Turn a real portrait into a retro yearbook card. Adjust the crop, add a caption and export a full-size PNG directly from your browser.
✦ Free to use↗ Export your result○ No account required
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Your result
Ready when you areA little input.
A useful starting point.
Use a well-lit shoulders-up portrait, choose Warm 1990s, add “CLASS OF 1996,” then move the vertical crop until the eyes sit above the center of the photo.
Example · customize the fields to beginEdit the text before you export
Browser Canvas draws an aspect-ratio-preserving crop into a fixed-size layout. Standard image filters and deterministic grain create the print treatment. No biometric analysis or generative model is used.
Build the retro look with restraint
Warm 1990s adds a mild sepia tone and softer color, while Classic monochrome removes color and increases contrast. Faded color reduces saturation for a printed-album feel. Grain adds a subtle texture over the…
Export and share your finished card
The PNG download includes the exact crop, filter, border and text shown in the preview. It is 1200 pixels wide, regardless of your screen size. Cropping and export take place in the browser, without an image…
GOOD TO KNOW
A few useful answers.
Is this an AI yearbook face generator?
No. This version edits a photo you supply using a crop, color treatment, grain and a yearbook layout. It does not invent faces, outfits or poses.
Does my portrait leave my device?
The editor reads the selected file locally. It does not upload the image or call a face-generation service.
Can I use an iPhone HEIC image?
Export or share it as JPEG first. The editor accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP and AVIF up to 15 MB, subject to browser decoding support.
Why does zooming crop the edges?
The photo fills the frame without stretching. Zooming enlarges it inside that frame, so more of its edges fall outside the visible crop.
Can I remove the name or class year?
Yes. Clear the corresponding field before making the card. A blank field exports without placeholder text.