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How Does the DIY Tribute Work?

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Collect video messages from friends and family, edit them into one film, and send it. Free to start — you only choose a plan when you're ready to invite people to record.

1. Invite your people

We build you a personalized Tribute page with instructions your guests can follow. Send email invitations, import a CSV or your Google contacts, or just share a link or a QR code.

Automatic reminders chase anyone who hasn't submitted, so you don't have to be the person nagging the family group chat. Most Tributes are set up in a few minutes.

2. Collect videos

Your guests get an email that links straight to your page, with guidance on what to say and a simple way to record in the browser or upload a file they already have. Large files are fine — up to 4 GB each.

3. Edit it

Everything lands in your editor. From there you can:

  • drag clips into any order you like
  • trim the start and end of each one
  • set the volume of each clip
  • add photos, title slides, text and transitions
  • add background music from our library, or upload a song of your own
  • preview the whole thing before you finish

No editing experience needed. If you'd rather not do any of it, our editors will — see What Is a Concierge Tribute?

What it costs

Building a Tribute is free. You choose a plan when you're ready to publish it and let people record, priced on how much footage you collect:

  • 0–30 minutes — $35
  • 31–60 minutes — $49
  • 61+ minutes — $99

You only pay for what you actually receive.

Final delivery

A high-definition MP4 with no watermark — to download, share, or play at the celebration. Add a Video Book, USB or DVD if you'd like something to hand over.

Start a Tribute

Still stuck? Email support@tribute.co and we'll help you out.