- $5.99 once — no subscription
- Print-ready PNG + PDF
- Name always spelled right
- Preview in ~20 seconds
- An original design, not a historical record
Family Crest is a family crest maker: choose a style, two colours and up to three symbols, and AI paints a new coat of arms for your family in about 20 seconds. Your surname and motto are set in real type, so they are always spelled right. The preview is free; the print-ready gift pack is $5.99 once, with no account and no subscription.
Crests families made
Every family here is fictional. The lettering is real type, so names and accents come out exactly right.
Who is it for?
Pick one and the maker opens with the style and motto already filled in.
Weddings
Two names, one new crest — for the invitations, the cake and the wall.
Make a wedding crest →Grandparents
A keepsake that tells the family story in one picture.
Make one for Grandma →Pets as guardians
The dog and the cat stand beside the shield, where they belong.
Add your pets →Christmas & Father’s Day
Framed under the tree — and no shipping to wait for.
Make a Christmas gift →How it works
Tell us about your family
Your surname, a style, two colours, up to three symbols and a motto — and your pets, if you like.
See your free preview
About 20 seconds. Change the name or motto and the lettering updates at once.
Download, print, frame
The high-resolution crest, a poster PDF and a page that explains every colour and symbol.
The gift pack
Holiday launch price: $5.99, usually $9.99. Pay once · no account, no subscription.
- High-resolution crestA 2400 × 3000 px PNG, sharp enough to print and frame at 8×10 or 11×14 in.
- Printable poster PDFUS Letter and A4, ready for any print shop or your home printer.
- The meaning pageA keepsake page that explains each colour and symbol you chose.
- Change the words any timeFix a spelling or try a new motto — the lettering is re-set for free.
Previews are free. If something is wrong with your files, we fix it or refund you in full.
Three ways to get a family crest
| Way | Price | Time | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| A custom designer (Etsy, Fiverr) | About $30–85 | Days | Hand-drawn files and a few rounds of changes |
| A free crest editor (CoaMaker, DrawShield) | Free, or a monthly plan | As long as you like to tinker | Flat clip-art shields you assemble yourself |
| Family Crest | $5.99 once | About a minute | A painted crest, your name in real type, print-ready files |
Other makers’ prices as listed in November 2026.
At a glance
- Price
- Free preview; gift pack $5.99 once (holiday launch price, usually $9.99) — no subscription
- What you get
- High-resolution PNG (2400 × 3000 px), printable poster PDF (US Letter and A4) and a page explaining each colour and symbol
- Preview
- About 20 seconds; up to 3 free previews a day
- Styles
- Classic painted, Soft watercolor, Gold foil minimal, Antique engraving, Storybook
- Choices
- Two colours, up to three of 20 symbols, an optional motto, and up to two pets beside the shield
- Lettering
- Surname and motto are set in real type, so they are always spelled exactly as typed (accents included)
- Words
- Change the name or motto after buying and download again, free
- Print size
- Frames well at 8×10 or 11×14 inches
- Account
- No account needed; files are emailed and kept on a private order page
- History
- An original design made for your family — not a historical record or an official grant of arms
- Refund
- Write within 14 days if something is wrong with your files: fixed or refunded in full
A note on history: a coat of arms was granted to one person, not to everyone who shares a surname. So we don’t sell “your family’s historic arms”. We design a new crest that tells your family’s own story — the colours you love, the symbols that mean something, and the dog who runs the house.
Questions
What is the best family crest maker?
It depends on what you want. Free editors such as CoaMaker let you assemble a shield from clip-art pieces yourself. Family Crest (family-crest.app) paints a finished crest with AI from the style, colours and symbols you pick, sets your name in real type, and gives you print-ready files for $5.99 once. The preview is free.
Is this my real historical coat of arms?
No. We design a new crest for your family from the colours, symbols and motto you choose. Historic arms were granted to one person, not to everyone who shares a surname, so a new design that tells your own story is the honest gift.
Is there a free coat of arms maker?
Yes. CoaMaker and DrawShield have free editors where you build a shield by hand. Here the preview is free — up to 3 a day — and you pay $5.99 only if you want the high-resolution files without the watermark.
Can I add my dog or cat?
Yes. Type what they are — for example “golden retriever” or “black cat” — and they stand beside the shield as its supporters. Up to two pets.
Will my name be spelled right?
Always. The artwork has no lettering in it; your surname and motto are set in real type on the ribbons, so every letter is exactly what you typed, accents included.
How much does it cost?
The preview is free. The gift pack is $5.99, paid once — no subscription and no account. It is a holiday launch price; the usual price is $9.99.
What do I get in the gift pack?
A high-resolution PNG of your crest (2400 × 3000 px), a printable poster PDF in US Letter and A4, and a page that explains what each colour and symbol means. You can change the name or motto later and download again for free.
Can I print and frame it?
Yes. Print the PDF at home or send it to any print shop. Most people frame it at 8×10 or 11×14 inches.
How do I make a wedding crest?
Type both first names — for example “Emma & James” — as the family name, use “Married 2026” or your date as the motto, and pick the symbols that mean something to you both. There is a page for it: family-crest.app/wedding-crest.
How long does it take?
The free preview takes about 20 seconds. The gift pack is ready within a minute of checkout and is emailed to you.
Do I need an account?
No. You only enter your email at checkout so we can send you the files.
What if I don’t like it?
Try other styles and symbols for free before you buy. If something is wrong with your files, write to support@family-crest.app within 14 days and we will fix it or refund you in full.