Birthday Video for Grandpa, With His Name and Photo

A birthday video for Grandpa is a warm, easy gift for a grandfather who already has everything he needs. With Wishday, a group of happy kids sing "Happy Birthday" with his name, hold up a sign with his name and a printed photo of him, and finish on a card with your message. It takes about 2 minutes to order and arrives by email in under 45 minutes.

The sample was made for Grandma Rose. Yours will show Grandpa's name and photo.

What's in his video

• A group of happy kids singing "Happy Birthday" with his name.
• A sign with his name, like "Happy Birthday Grandpa Joe", and a printed photo of him.
• Cheering, confetti and birthday cake.
• A big wave goodbye.
• A closing card with your message.
• About 1 minute long, easy to play on a TV with the sound up.

How it works

1. Add his name and photo. Type the name the family uses, like "Grandpa Joe" or "Papa", and upload one clear photo of him.
2. Write your message. Pick "birthday", add a few words from you or the grandkids, and check out. It takes about 2 minutes.
3. Play it for him. In under 45 minutes you get an email with a watch link and a download. Play it on his TV or a video call, or send it by text, WhatsApp or email.

Why it works for an older grandpa

By 80 or 90, many grandpas have stopped wanting things. The drawers are full, and he'll tell you not to waste your money. What still lands is attention: knowing the family stopped to celebrate him. When he hears his name in the song and sees his own photo on the sign, it's clear the whole thing was made for him.

It's also an easy gift for someone who doesn't use a smartphone. You don't have to teach him an app. Download the video, then play it on his TV during a visit, or ask whoever lives near him to put it on. If the family is spread out, play it on a video call so everyone sees his reaction at the same time.

Milestone birthdays are a great time for a video. For a 90th or a 100th, you want something people will talk about at the party. Play it on the big screen before the cake comes out, then give him the link to keep. For more ideas, see our guides to a birthday gift for an old grandpa and 100th birthday gift ideas.

Tip: turn the volume up and sit next to him while it plays. Pointing out his photo on the sign is half the fun.

Want to make one for Grandma too? See our personalized birthday video for Grandma.

Ideas for your message

Older grandpas often like plain, heartfelt words. Copy any of these or make them your own.

• "Happy birthday, Grandpa! Thank you for every story and every fishing trip."
• "Happy 80th, Grandpa Joe. You're still the strongest guy we know."
• "Happy 90th, Papa! Ninety years of making this family laugh."
• "We can't all be there, but we're all thinking of you today."
• "Grandpa, you taught us to work hard and tell good jokes. Happy birthday!"
• "Happy birthday to the best grandpa in the world. Love, all your grandkids."
• "See you soon, Grandpa. Save me a seat on the porch."

Questions people ask

What is a good gift for an old grandfather?

Choose something that's about time and memories instead of more things. A printed photo book of the family, a visit with his favorite meal, a recorded talk where he tells old stories, or a birthday video with his name and photo are all good picks for a grandpa who has everything.

What to get my 80 year old grandpa?

Think comfort and connection. A soft throw or a good reading lamp can help day to day. For something more personal, frame a photo of him with the grandkids, or send a video where he hears his name in the birthday song and reads a note from you.

What to buy a 90 year old grandpa?

At 90, the best gifts are often moments. Gather the family for a meal, set up a video call with relatives who can't travel, write him a letter about what he means to you, or play a personalized birthday video on the TV at his party.

Does he need a phone or computer to watch it?

No. You get a download, so anyone can play it for him on a TV, a tablet or a laptop. You can also play it during a video call.