APPRECIATION VIDEO GIFTS

Say thank you that actually lands.

For teachers, coaches, caregivers, mentors β€” the people who shaped you. Gather messages from everyone who was touched by their kindness and turn them into one video.

No credit card required
Set up in minutes

FOR THE PEOPLE WHO QUIETLY CHANGED LIVES

Gratitude they can hold onto

A thank-you note gets filed away. A card gets recycled. But a video of real people saying what someone meant to them β€” that stays. Perfect for a teacher who changed the trajectory of a class, a coach who pushed you harder than you thought you could go, or a caregiver who showed up every single day.

Teacher appreciation

The whole class contributes β€” parents, former students, colleagues too.

Coaches and mentors

Everyone who benefited from their guidance gets a moment to say so.

Caregivers and volunteers

The people who give of themselves rarely get thanked back. Change that.

See it for real

See a finished video gift.

Everyone's clips, photos, and messages - stitched into one short film. Here's a real one, start to finish. Everyone's clips, photos, and messages - stitched into one short film.
Here's a real one, start to finish.

Eric's video Sample video 2:10

No editing skills needed - every gift comes out polished.

Why yul

Easy for everyone

Easy for everyone

Friends and family can contribute from any phone or laptop without complicated setup.

Always polished

Always polished

Don't worry - no editing skills needed; every video comes out beautiful, every time.

Free version

Free version

Included are up to 5 minutes in portrait format. With the upgraded version, you get Full HD plus portrait and landscape.

Organizer creating a group video gift on yul.io

How It Works

Create a video gift in three easy steps

From collecting messages to sharing the final surprise, yul.io keeps it simple.

  1. 1

    Invite friends and family

  2. 2

    Customize and create your video gift

  3. 3

    Share with the lucky recipient

Features

Everything you need to create the perfect video gift

yul.io is packed with features to make creating and sharing collaborative videos simple and fun.

01 Simple invitation

Invite anyone in one tap - no account required

  • Private by default. Contributors join straight from a link, with zero registration.
  • Optionally record a personal video invite that greets everyone who opens it.
  • Suggest favorite memories, funny stories, or prompts so people know what to say - and watch turnout and quality climb.
02 Title editor

Set the scene with a title card built for the occasion

  • Start from templates designed for every occasion.
  • Style text in different fonts, upload your own images, or pull from thousands of stock photos.
  • Add transition animations so the card flows right into the film.
03 Realtime preview & editor

Edit the whole film in your browser - and watch it update live

  • Drag and drop to set the order of every clip. For portrait and landscape version
  • Trim, rotate, and flip videos; drop in images with their own transitions.
  • Score it with preset music tracks, or upload your own.
04 Community area

A shared space to react and comment - entirely in your control

  • Contributors can comment on and react to each other's clips.
  • Or switch it off, so only you and the recipient ever see the videos.
  • Fine-grained moderation: review before publishing, or let posts go live with a heads-up.

Pay per video

Free 480p included, Full HD when you need it

Videos up to 5 minutes include a fully free portrait 480p export, perfect for social sharing. Upgrade to 1080p Full HD for best quality and an additional landscape format, ideal for TV playback and keepsakes.

Your video length 5:00min
0:00 - 5:00 min. $4.99€4.49 or free
5:01 - 10:00 min. $14.99€12.99
10:01 - 20:00 min. $29.99€25.99
20:01 - 30:00 min. $44.99€38.99
30:01 - 90:00 min. $59.99€49.99
HD Export Β· 1080p Full HD
$4.99€4.49
for a 0:00 - 5:00 min. video or free
Create your video

Create first, choose export quality later

No Lock-In

Only pay for your video

No membership, no hidden costs. Download your contributions and final videos anytime while stored. Source files are kept 1 month after a free export or 3 months after a paid export; final videos are kept 2 months free or 6 months paid.

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FAQ

Answers to common questions

Who organizes a thank-you video β€” peers, students, or family? +

Whoever wants to. Most appreciation videos are organized by parents (for teachers), students (for coaches), or colleagues (for mentors). Anyone can start one.

Should contributors share specific stories, or just say thanks? +

Specific stories. "Thank you" alone is forgettable; a moment when the person made a difference is what makes a thank-you video powerful.

Can we keep contributors anonymous? +

No, contributors record their own face and voice. But the video itself is private β€” only the recipient and organizer see it.

Can I download and share the final video? +

Yes. After export, you can download the HD video and share it privately with the recipient.

Ready to create some memories?

Start your first video gift today and give a gift they'll never forget.

No credit card required