Pet Portraits in New Zealand: A Painted Portrait of Your Dog or Cat in Minutes
Kiwis love their pets. Whether it's a farm dog in Canterbury, a cat on a Wellington windowsill or a beach-loving lab in the Bay of Plenty, a portrait is a lovely way to celebrate them. PetMagi makes AI-generated pet portraits from a single photo, and you can see a free preview before you pay anything.
What you get
- A painted-style portrait of your pet: royal oil painting, storybook watercolour, a cosy Christmas jumper, Santa, or a superhero.
- A free watermarked preview first, so you only pay if you love it.
- HD files you can print at any NZ photo printer, or use for a card, a calendar or a phone background.
Prices in NZ dollars (approximate)
Prices are charged in US dollars. As a rough guide at today's exchange rate:
- Basic, US$4.99: about NZ$8.50
- Most popular, US$9.99: about NZ$17
- Premium, US$14.99: about NZ$25
Your bank converts the amount at its own rate, and some NZ cards add a small foreign transaction fee.
Timing for NZ holidays
- Christmas in summer: a Christmas card with your dog at the beach or your cat in a Santa hat. Order the files any time, even on Christmas Eve, because delivery is digital.
- Matariki and birthdays: a painted portrait makes a thoughtful gift for a family member who loves their pet.
- Remembering a pet: our [memorial portraits](/memorial/) are gentle, with their name and dates.
Because everything is digital, there's no international shipping wait and no customs. If you want a physical print, upload the HD file to your favourite local printing service.
How to take a good photo
1. Use natural daylight. A shady spot outside or a bright window works best.
2. Hold the phone at your pet's eye level.
3. Make sure the face is sharp and not covered by a hand or a toy.
4. Only pets, please. Photos with people are rejected automatically for privacy.
Is it hand-painted?
No. PetMagi portraits are AI-generated art in a painted style, not brush paintings by a human artist. If you'd like a one-off physical painting, many talented NZ pet artists take commissions. Read more about the difference in our guide to hand-painted style pet portraits.