# How do you make a pet memorial video from photos? > To make a pet memorial video, gather 15 to 25 of your favourite photos or short clips of your pet, then send them to Felix, the Echoflicks filmmaker, on WhatsApp. Felix asks a few questions about your pet and turns your real photos into a short cinematic film of about 60 seconds, with narration and an original music score. Most films are ready in about 20 minutes, and your first Echo is free, no credit card required. - URL: https://echoflicks.com/blog/how-to-make-a-pet-memorial-video-from-photos - Topic: Pets - Published: 2026-11-12 - Last updated: 2026-11-12 - Author: Jonny Biggins, Founder of Echoflicks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnybiggins/) - Publisher: EchoFlicks (EchoFlicks Blog) ## Key takeaways - Choose 15 to 25 photos or short clips that show your pet's personality, not just their best poses. - Mix eras if you can: puppy or kitten days, everyday moments and the last few months together. - Send them to Felix on WhatsApp; there is no app to download and no account to create. - Your film uses only your real photos. Some are gently animated, but nothing is invented. - Most films arrive in the same WhatsApp chat in about 20 minutes. When a dog, cat or any animal who has been part of the family dies, the photos on your phone suddenly feel different. They are no longer just pictures of a walk or a lazy afternoon. They are the story of a life you shared. A short memorial film is one gentle way to gather those moments together, so you can watch them, share them with the people who loved your pet too, and keep them. This guide walks you through it, from choosing the photos to what the finished film looks like. ## What is a pet memorial video? A pet memorial video is a short film made from your own photos and clips of your pet. It brings the moments you already have into one place, set to music, so they can be watched from start to finish rather than scrolled past. At Echoflicks we call these films Echoes. An Echo is a short cinematic movie of about 60 seconds, made from your real photos, with narration, an original music score, colour grading, titles and credits. It is not a slideshow, and it is not a recording of something that never happened. It is your photos, told as a story. ## Which photos work best for a pet memorial video? The best photos are the ones that feel most like your pet. That is not always the sharpest picture or the one where they sat still. A few ideas as you look through your camera roll: - **Their beginning.** The day they came home, the tiny bed they soon outgrew, the first walk. - **Everyday life.** The spot on the sofa, the stare at the treat cupboard, the muddy paws at the door. - **Their people.** Photos with the family, the children who grew up alongside them, the friend they always ran to. - **Their quirks.** The odd way they slept, the toy they carried everywhere, the look they gave when you picked up your keys. - **The later days.** Quieter moments from their last months can be some of the most tender in the film. Aim for 15 to 25 photos or short clips. Short videos are welcome too: a wagging tail or a few seconds of purring can say a lot. Do not worry if some photos are a little blurry or old. If a picture matters to you, include it. ## How do you make the film, step by step? You do not need any editing software or design skills. Echoflicks lives inside WhatsApp, so there is nothing to download and no account to set up. 1. **Message Felix on WhatsApp.** Felix is the Echoflicks filmmaker. You simply start a chat. 2. **Send your photos.** Share the 15 to 25 photos or short clips you have chosen. 3. **Answer a few questions.** Felix reads your photos and asks a few questions about your pet, such as their name and what made them who they were. Answer in your own words; there is no right way to do it. 4. **Receive your film.** Felix creates the movie, and most Echoes are ready in about 20 minutes. Your film arrives in the same WhatsApp chat. Your first Echo is free, no credit card required. After your first Echo, Felix may ask you to buy Echo credits before starting another movie; the exact price and credit pack are always shown in Stripe Checkout before you pay. ## Will the film change how my pet looked? No. This matters, especially for a memorial. Felix only uses your real photos. Some of them get gently animated, so a still moment can feel a little more alive on screen, but nothing is invented. Your pet will look like your pet, because every frame starts from a photo you took. An Echo is a way of remembering: your own photos, arranged with care. ## What happens to my photos? Your photos are yours. They are stored securely on EU servers and only ever used to make your Echo. They are not used for anything else. If you have questions about your photos or your film, you can always get in touch through our [contact page](/contact) or read our [privacy policy](/privacy). ## How can you share or keep a pet memorial film? Because your Echo arrives in WhatsApp, it is easy to pass on to the people who knew your pet. Some families send it to everyone who walked, fed or fussed over their pet over the years. Others keep it for themselves and watch it on the anniversary of the day they said goodbye, or on their pet's birthday. There is no right way to grieve a pet, and no right time to make a film. Some people make one in the first days, when they want to hold everything close. Others wait months until looking at the photos feels gentler. Whenever you are ready, the photos will be there. ## How do you begin your pet's memorial film? When the time feels right, message Felix on WhatsApp and send 15 to 25 of your favourite photos or clips of your pet. Your first Echo is free, no credit card required. ## FAQ ### How many photos do I need for a pet memorial video? Send 15 to 25 photos or short clips. That is enough for Felix to tell your pet's story in a film of about 60 seconds. ### Can I use old or blurry photos of my pet? Yes. Include the photos that matter to you, even imperfect ones. A favourite moment is worth more than a perfect picture. ### Will the film change how my pet looked? No. Felix only uses your real photos. Some get animated, but nothing is invented, so your pet looks like your pet. ### How much does a pet memorial video cost? Your first Echo is free, no credit card required. After your first Echo, Felix may ask you to buy Echo credits before starting another movie; the exact price and credit pack are always shown in Stripe Checkout before you pay. ### What happens to my photos afterwards? Your photos are yours. They are stored securely on EU servers and only ever used to make your Echo.