A star is born.
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The Gold Star Wanted Poster
Certified good egg.
You see the finished poster, with your photo in it, before you pay a cent. Nothing to imagine, nothing to send back.
- 1 Upload any photo
- 2 Watch it turn outlaw
- 3 Download in a minute
A certificate-leaning layout that reads more "award" than "arrest", perfect for teachers, coaches and very good boys.
- Print-ready 300 DPI file (PDF + PNG)
- Free watermarked preview before you pay
- Edit the name, crime, reward and photo
- Re-download free, forever
Want it printed instead?
Most people take the $4.95 file and print it themselves. If you would rather hand over something already framed, these are the optional printed formats, added to the same design inside the editor.
- Print · A4 21 × 29.7 cm · Museum-grade cotton · shipped
$27.00$19.99 - Print · A3 Fits standard frames 29.7 × 42 cm · Museum-grade cotton · shipped
$41.00$29.00 - Print · A2 42 × 59.4 cm · Museum-grade cotton · shipped
$55.00$39.00
Not sure which one? The wanted poster size guide matches each format to a wall and a frame.
This poster is perfect for…
Teacher giftsCoach giftsGraduations
Shopping for a specific person? Browse the gift guides by occasion or the 15 best wanted poster gifts.
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Exactly what you download
- You get
- PDF + PNG, both print-ready
- Resolution
- 300 DPI (3600 x 4680 px, 16.8 megapixels)
- Print size
- Up to 30 x 40 cm (12 x 15.6 in) at full 300 DPI
- Colour
- RGB, tuned to print warm on any paper
- Watermark
- None. The paid file is clean, edge to edge
- You need
- Nothing. Any printer, copy shop or print service
- Licence
- Personal use, print as many copies as you like
- Re-downloads
- Free, forever
If you go for a print
Optional, and only worth it if you want it framed without doing the printing yourself.
- A4 21 x 29.7 cm · 8.3 x 11.7 in A desk, a shelf, a gift that travels in a card
- A3 29.7 x 42 cm · 11.7 x 16.5 in The safe pick. Fits the standard frames sold everywhere
- A2 42 x 59.4 cm · 16.5 x 23.4 in A statement wall, a bar, an office people walk into
Full breakdown in the size and format guide.
About the The Gold Star
The Gold Star leans certificate, not crime sheet. It reads more award than arrest: a clean REWARD headline, a proud gold star and FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE running underneath like a line from a real commendation. The tone is sincere with just enough wink to keep it fun, which makes it the standout gift for the people who quietly earn it. Upload a photo of your favorite teacher, coach, mentor or very good dog, print their name in dignified caps and turn the crime line into a compliment disguised as a charge: winning too much, caring too hard, never missing a practice. The warm sepia keeps it classic and framable, the kind of thing that actually goes up in a staff room or a coach’s office. It shines at end-of-year teacher gifts, coaching thank-yous, graduations and retirements, any moment that deserves a little ceremony without the stiffness of a plaque. Download the file to print and frame same day, or send it on museum-grade cotton so the recognition sticks around long after the season ends. Certified good egg, officially.
Example crimes and rewards
- Caring too much about every student $THE BIG TROPHY
- Winning far too many games $MVP OF THE YEAR
- Never once missing practice $A STANDING OVATION
Need more lines like these? The ideas archive is full of them, and the how-to guide shows how to build one from scratch.
Questions people ask before buying
Is the The Gold Star poster customizable?
Fully. Upload your own photo and edit the name, the crime, the reward, the paper and the typeface. The preview updates live before you pay.
How do I receive it?
You download it instantly after paying $4.95, a print-ready high-resolution file (PDF + PNG). A download link is also emailed to you.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. It is 300 DPI and framed-sized, so it prints cleanly at home or at any print shop.
Will it look good with my photo?
Download the free watermarked preview and see for yourself before paying. Any photo works, but a face that fills the frame and looks at the camera gives the strongest result. The sepia halftone treatment hides a lot, including bad phone lighting.
How fast do I get it?
The download link appears the second the payment clears, and it is emailed to you as well. No waiting, no approval step, no proof to validate.
Can I print it myself?
Yes, that is what most people do. The file is 300 DPI and prints cleanly at home, at a copy shop, or through any online print service. If you would rather not deal with it, pick a printed size and it ships to your door.
Can I change it after I buy?
Yes. Your personalization is saved, so you can come back, fix a typo or swap the photo, and re-download at no extra cost.
Is it a real gift or a gag?
Both, which is the point. It reads as a joke for ten seconds and then it gets framed, because it is genuinely about someone. That is why people buy it for birthdays, retirements and bachelor parties.
Still unsure? Read what a wanted poster is, see how the process works, or check the full FAQ and what buyers said.