Create a digital time capsule that unlocks right on time.
Reanimation Lab is a digital time capsule builder that combines voice notes, photos, video links, and heartfelt letters into one private page. Schedule the unlock date, print a QR for a card, and deliver an unforgettable surprise without asking anyone to download an app.
Start free (auto-deletes after 3 months). Upgrade once for $4.99 to keep the capsule forever—no subscription, no app.
Unlock scheduled for June 18, 2028
Date-locked surprise
Guided capsule builder
Save progress automatically and preview the surprise before you send.
Voice + visuals in one link
Host audio, photos, videos and letters without juggling apps or logins.
Trusted unlock moments
Send printable QR codes or email invites that activate on the exact date.
“We surprised our parents on their anniversary with a single QR code—everyone cried happy tears.” — Danielle, Toronto
Read more storiesWhat makes a great digital time capsule?
A powerful digital time capsule preserves your voice, photos, and memories until the exact moment they should be discovered. Reanimation Lab seals your message behind a private link or QR code, lets you schedule email notifications for loved ones, and keeps every capsule secure until the unlock date you choose.
Schedule the reveal
Pick the future day, month, and year when the capsule opens. We handle reminders and unlock emails so the surprise happens on time.
Layer rich memories
Combine audio messages, photo galleries, and long-form letters in one page that tells the full story.
Share it your way
Share instantly with a private link, embed the capsule on a memorial site, or print a QR code to slip inside a greeting card or scrapbook.
A beautiful journey from idea to unlock day
Explore every moment your recipients will feel—from crafting the story to celebrating together once it unlocks.
Design your capsule
Start with a guided flow that captures your story, unlock date, and recipients. Your draft autosaves as you go.
Capsule Wizard
Pick your story, unlock date, and recipients in a guided flow that saves progress automatically.
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Digital time capsule ideas that turn any occasion into a wow moment
Whether you are planning a celebration, honoring a legacy or hyping up a big milestone, pick a template that feels right and customize it in minutes.
Birthday video toast & QR surprise
Drop the QR in their card and unlock a slideshow, voice note and confetti countdown as soon as the candles blow out.
Anniversary love letter capsule
Bundle wedding vows, first-year highlights and a future dinner invite in one date-locked space that emails your partner on the exact night.
First-day-of-school pep talk
Record words of encouragement, add photos from summer and schedule the unlock for the bus ride or lunch break.
Memorial tribute & legacy stories
Collect voice messages from family, archive treasured photos and share a private memorial page that opens on a meaningful date.
Printable QR for Greeting Cards
Generate a scannable code that unlocks your digital time capsule on the big day—perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and more.
Each capsule includes a high-resolution QR insert you can print or tuck into a card. When recipients scan, they hear your voice message, view photos, and read every note without needing an app or account.
What Your Digital Time Capsule Can Do
Message to Your Future Self
Write a letter, add photos, and layer in a voice note so your digital time capsule feels like you.
Printable QR for Greeting Cards
Download a ready-to-print QR insert for any birthday, wedding or graduation card—scan to unlock the surprise.
Schedule a Message for the Future
Pick the exact date your online time capsule reveals itself and we’ll send the unlock email for you.
Private Time Capsule Online
Capsules stay private by default. Share only with people who have the secure link or QR code.
Voice + Photo Time Capsule Gifts
Give new parents, couples, or grads a keepsake that plays voices, slideshows photos, and never needs an app.
One-Time $4.99, Keep Forever
Upgrade once to store unlimited unlock dates, manage multiple capsules, and keep memories safe for decades.
Why Time Capsules Beat the Alternatives
Capture memories with intention and let them reappear when the moment matters most. Compare your options at a glance.
Reanimation Lab Capsule
All the feels in one scheduled surprise.
Starts free · $4.99 to keep forever
Voice, letters, photo galleries, and video snippets in one flow
Schedule the exact moment future-you (or someone you love) unlocks
Auto email + printable QR keepsake so it never gets lost
Private by default with invite-only sharing
Backed up and secure — no extra subscriptions required
Paper Card
Sweet sentiment, limited experience.
≈ $5–10 each time
Easy to pick up locally
Feels tangible in the moment
No space for audio, galleries, or video memories
Once opened, the moment is gone forever
Hard to deliver from afar or schedule a reveal
Subscription Apps
Feature overload, little intimacy.
$8–$20 per month
Lots of social features
Works on most devices
Memories often public by default
Requires ongoing fees to keep content accessible
Generic experiences instead of intentional moments
Peek inside time capsules that are already making people cry happy tears
These public capsules spotlight the countdown pages, audio greetings, and photo galleries others are gifting. Borrow ideas or remix them for your own moment.
Start from a story blueprint designed for unforgettable reveals
Choose a template, swap in your photos and voice notes, and schedule the perfect unlock moment. Each template keeps the surprise structure while letting you make it personal.
Guides, ideas and real stories to inspire your capsule
Learn how others plan their reveals, what to say in a voice note, and how to turn a QR code into a moment they’ll never forget.
Digital vs physical time capsules
Compare burying a box with hosting a capsule online and decide what fits your moment best.
Add a QR surprise to any birthday card
Print a QR insert, pair it with voice and photos, and watch the reveal on the big day.
Message ideas for an 18th birthday capsule
Prompts and storytelling ideas so the unlock feels like a hug from the past.
Fresh ideas arrive monthly. We collect the best prompts so you can focus on the reveal.
Visit the blogMoments They’ll Never Forget
“We slipped a Time Capsule into our daughter’s gift. Hearing her late grandma’s voice when she scanned it—unforgettable.”
Sarah L.
Proud Parent
Transparent pricing designed for gifting and memory keepers
Start with a free capsule to experience the builder. When it matters most, upgrade once for $4.99 to keep that story forever and deliver it exactly on time.
Starter capsule
Free
try it todayHost one story with voice, photos and notes
Share by private link or printable QR
Countdown page + unlock email reminder
Upgrade later without rebuilding
Perfect for trying the capsule builder or delivering a quick surprise. Switch to permanent any time with one click.
Forever capsule
$4.99
foreverKeep memories and media forever
Invite unlimited recipients with magic links
Printable QR artwork and custom cover image
Schedule unlock emails & reminders
Best for gifts, anniversaries and legacy moments you never want to lose. Secure hosting with no subscription.
Upgrade the moment you schedule the unlock—everything stays exactly as you designed it.
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average time to print the QR keepsake after checkoutFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Capsules are private by default and only people with the link or QR code can view the content you share.
When creating your capsule, pick any reveal date. We’ll seal it until that day and send email notifications automatically.
Yes. Download the printable QR insert from your dashboard, trim it, and slip it into any card or scrapbook.
Absolutely. Record or upload audio, add images, and pair them with written letters for a multimedia capsule.
No app needed. They scan or click the link and the capsule opens in any modern browser.
We email your invited viewers with the link, and the capsule automatically switches to unlocked so they can explore everything.
Yes. Upgrade once for $4.99 and your capsule stays available indefinitely—no subscriptions or renewals.