Custom 500 piece puzzle, made to be kept
500 pieces is the count most people actually finish. It is an evening or two of work rather than a month-long commitment, the pieces are large enough to handle comfortably, and it is the right size for a photo where you want the detail visible without squinting. For a gift, it is the count most likely to get completed rather than shelved.
Puzzably makes custom 500 piece puzzles on premium board, cut to a frame-matched finished size, so the puzzle is worth displaying once it is done. Start from your own photo or an original catalog design.
Why 500 pieces
It gets finished. A 500 piece puzzle is a realistic single-sitting or two-sitting project. That matters most for gifts, where a 1000 piece puzzle can sit unopened because it feels like a commitment.
The pieces are satisfying. Larger pieces on heavy board click properly and are pleasant to sort and handle. This is where cheap puzzles feel flimsy and premium ones feel solid.
It suits photos. For a family portrait, a pet, or a landscape, 500 pieces keeps faces and detail readable. Dense artwork and pattern are where 1000 pieces earns its place; see the custom jigsaw puzzle page if you want the larger count.
Specs
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Piece count | 500 pieces |
| Price | $64.99, free US shipping |
| Finished size | 530 x 390 mm (fits a standard 50x70cm frame) |
| Print resolution | 200+ DPI, print-validated |
| Board | Premium chipboard, matte finish |
| Delivery | About 2 weeks, production included |
Prefer 1000 pieces for intricate artwork? It is $84.99 on the same board and finished size.
How it is made
Upload a photo or pick an original design. The studio runs an automated pre-press check (resolution, sharpness at output size, crop) and warns you before checkout if the file will print soft. You approve the exact design, we print at 200+ DPI on thick chipboard, die-cut to 530x390mm, and ship it as a finished, giftable object.
The 530x390mm size is deliberate: it matches a standard 50x70cm frame sold at most home stores, so displaying the finished puzzle needs no custom framing. See the Preserve and Display guides for framing without glue.
Related
Custom jigsaw puzzle for the 1000 piece option, puzzle from photo for the upload process, or a framed puzzle if you plan to display it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a custom 500 piece puzzle?
$64.99 with free US shipping and printing included. The 1000 piece version is $84.99.
Is 500 or 1000 pieces better for a photo?
500 pieces for photos of faces, pets, and landscapes, where you want detail readable. 1000 pieces suits intricate artwork and experienced solvers.
What is the finished size?
530 x 390 mm, which fits a standard 50x70cm frame so you can display it without custom framing.
How long does it take to arrive?
About two weeks from order, covering production and US shipping.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Upload a high-resolution, landscape-orientation photo. The studio checks sharpness on upload and warns you before checkout if it will print soft.
Start your custom puzzle
Upload any photo and we turn it into a premium 500 or 1000-piece jigsaw. Ships in about two weeks.