Choosing between the Echo Collection comes down to two questions: what kind of ultrasound do you have, and how do you want to experience it — carried, displayed, illuminated, or sculpted? Here's a plain-language guide to each format, who it's for, and the smartest order to buy in.
Start here: the two-question filter
Question 1 — What scan do you have? A standard 2D scan (the black-and-white profile from routine appointments) works with EchoEnhance, EchoCard, and EchoGlow. A 3D/4D scan (the golden face renders from elective sessions) unlocks everything, including the sculpted EchoPortrait and EchoForm.
Question 2 — How will it live with you? In a wallet → EchoCard. On a shelf or nightstand → EchoGlow. As art with physical depth → EchoPortrait. As the heirloom centerpiece → EchoForm. Purely digital, or you're testing the waters → EchoEnhance.
EchoEnhance — the starting point
What it is: AI enhancement of your ultrasound image — sharpened, restored, cleaned of machine clutter — delivered digitally.
Works with: any scan, 2D or 3D/4D, even faded printouts.
Best for: seeing what your image is capable of before committing to a physical piece, preserving a fading scan today, or sharing a beautiful version with family instantly.
The smart part: every EchoEnhance purchase generates a $10 credit toward any keepsake of $25+, so starting here effectively costs nothing if you continue up the ladder.
EchoCard — the one you carry
What it is: a layered, credit-card-sized print of your ultrasound, durable enough for a wallet or pocket.
Works with: any scan.
Best for: parents who want the baby with them everywhere, grandparent gifts, deployed or traveling family, and handing out at announcements. Pack sizes make it easy to give one to everyone.
Choose it when: the keepsake's home is a person, not a shelf.
EchoGlow — the one everyone sees
What it is: your ultrasound as an illuminated lithophane light box — the image is physically formed in translucent material and revealed by warm backlight.
Works with: any scan; the classic 2D profile is spectacular backlit.
Best for: the nursery centerpiece, baby shower gifts (the lit reveal is a moment), and anyone whose original printout is fading — a lithophane physically cannot fade.
Choose it when: you want the keepsake that doubles as the nursery night light and starts conversations.
EchoPortrait — the one with depth
What it is: a sculpted relief print of a 3D/4D scan — your baby's features rise out of the surface with real, touchable dimension.
Works with: 3D/4D scans (facial depth data required).
Best for: parents who invested in an elective 3D/4D session and want more from it than a printed photo; mantel and shelf display; first Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts.
Choose it when: you have a good 3D/4D face image and want art, not just a picture.
EchoForm — the heirloom
What it is: a full volumetric 3D sculpture built from your actual scan data — your baby's features reproduced in three dimensions.
Works with: 3D/4D scan data; the richer the capture, the better the result.
Best for: the once-per-pregnancy piece — push presents, group gifts pooled by shower guests or grandparents, and families who want the definitive keepsake.
Choose it when: you want the piece your child will one day hold and say "that was me."
The recommended path
- Start with EchoEnhance. Small cost, immediate result, and you'll see your image's true quality.
- Apply your credit to the format that fits your life — EchoCard if it travels, EchoGlow if it displays.
- If you have a strong 3D/4D scan, step up to EchoPortrait or EchoForm — your enhanced image and reviewed scan carry straight into production.
Frequently asked questions
Which Echo Collection keepsake is best for a gift?
The EchoGlow is the most-gifted piece — the illuminated reveal makes it dramatic to unwrap, and it works with any standard scan. If you can't access the parents' ultrasound, a gift card lets them upload privately.
Do I need a 3D ultrasound for any of these?
Only for the sculpted tier (EchoPortrait and EchoForm), which requires facial depth data. EchoEnhance, EchoCard, and EchoGlow all work beautifully with routine 2D scans.
Can I buy more than one format from the same scan?
Yes — one uploaded, reviewed image can become any combination of products. Families commonly pair a displayed piece (EchoGlow) with carried pieces (EchoCards) from the same scan.