Review

PortraitFlipChecked by Vetteroo review

Anniversary and memorial gifts.

We check it out so you don’t have to.

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What it is
Custom hand-painted portraits (oil, watercolor, charcoal, pencil) made from your photos
Best for
Gift buyers who want a hand-painted portrait
Price
From about $89, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked
October 31, 2026

We researched PortraitFlip's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used PortraitFlip ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Anniversary and memorial gifts.
  • Pet owners.
  • Families combining several photos.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for last-minute gifts.

How it works day to day

This part draws on PortraitFlip’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used PortraitFlip ourselves.

Upload photos, pick a medium and size, approve the preview, and receive the painting.

Key features in use

  • Oil portraits
  • Watercolor
  • Charcoal
  • Pencil
  • Revisions

Setup and learning curve

None.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email and chat.

Real-world use cases

  • Anniversaries
  • Memorials
  • Pets
  • Family portraits

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from PortraitFlip’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Pencil and charcoal from about $89; watercolor and color pencil from $129; oil from $149; free shipping (checked October 30, 2026).
  • You pay 20% up front, see a digital preview with revisions, and it advertises a 100% money-back guarantee; see its guarantee and return policy.

What we like

  • Hand-painted by artists.
  • Preview and revisions before shipping.
  • Trustpilot 4.5 from 1,437 reviews.
  • Free shipping.

What to watch for

  • Delivery takes about 2–3 weeks or more.
  • Some missed deadlines and likeness issues reported.
  • Frame mismatches reported.
  • Rush costs extra.

The fine print

  • Order at least a month before the date you need it.

The main alternative: Minted Checked by Vetteroo

Minted sells art prints and custom stationery.

What it costs: 8x8 framed print $48, checked October 29, 2026

Read our full Minted review

Pick PortraitFlip if you…

  • want hand-painted art.
  • want revisions.
  • want a portrait from photos.

Pick Minted if you…

  • want prints.
  • want stationery.
  • want faster delivery.

Our take

PortraitFlip is a well-reviewed way to get a hand-painted portrait from a photo; order early, since delivery and likeness can take a round of revisions.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
PortraitFlip Checked by VetterooGift buyers who want a hand-painted portraitFrom about $89, checked October 30, 2026Money-back guarantee; 20% up front
Minted Checked by VetterooPeople who want indie-artist prints and custom stationery8x8 framed print $48, checked October 29, 2026Limited and open edition prints returnable within 30 days

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • PortraitFlip's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
  • PortraitFlip's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
  • Minted's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 31, 2026
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.