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How to Share WhatsApp Photos with Grandparents Who Aren't on WhatsApp
The grandchildren's photos fly around the family WhatsApp group every week. But maybe Grandma doesn't have WhatsApp, Grandpa's phone screen is too small, or they simply prefer something they can hold.
Here's how to make sure they don't miss out.
Option 1: Send loose prints
Fine for a few photos at a time. Save them from WhatsApp, order prints from a shop app, and post them. The catch: you'll be doing it every month, and loose photos get lost or end up in a drawer.
Option 2: A digital photo frame
A frame that shows photos you send it. Great for some families, but it needs Wi-Fi, set-up and an app, which is exactly what some grandparents want to avoid.
Option 3: A photo book every few months
The option most grandparents love: a real book they can pick up, show friends, and look through again and again. No screens, no charging, no passwords.
With Foreva, you make it from your phone in WhatsApp:
- Save your favourite photos from the family group. Our guide on how to save WhatsApp group photos helps.
- Open WhatsApp from foreva.io.
- Give the album a cover title, like "Your grandchildren, autumn 2026".
- Send 30–100 photos, a batch at a time or one by one, and type DONE.
- Check the preview in the chat, then enter the grandparents' address.
It arrives at their door as a 20×20 cm hardcover, one photo per page, in 7–10 working days, with free shipping to the EU, EEA and UK.
Make it a habit
- Every season or every school term: a small book of what they missed.
- Every birthday and name day. See photo album gifts for grandparents.
- For both sides of the family: a second copy to the same address is €10 off, or simply make two albums.
Tips for a book grandparents will love
- Big, clear faces beat wide scenic shots.
- Everyday moments (homework, cooking, the dog) matter as much as big events.
- Send photos in order, so the book reads like a story.
The bottom line
If the grandparents aren't on WhatsApp, bring WhatsApp to them, on paper. Save the best photos, send them to Foreva, and post a book instead of a link.
Frequently asked questions
How can grandparents see family photos without a smartphone?
Print them. Loose prints work for a few photos; a hardcover photo book keeps months of photos together and is easy to look through again and again.
Can I send a photo book straight to the grandparents?
Yes. With Foreva you enter their address at checkout. Delivery is free to the EU, EEA and UK and usually takes 7–10 working days.
How many photos should the book have?
30 to 50 is a lovely size for grandparents: enough to tell a story, not so many it feels like a catalogue. Foreva takes 30–100 photos.