Blog
Updates, tips, and stories from the I Love Puzzle team — AI puzzles, game modes, and more.
10 min read
Do Jigsaw Puzzles Really Help Your Brain? Research vs Marketing
What the actual cognitive science says about jigsaw puzzles — including what they help with, what they don't, and how to read the dementia-prevention claims you see everywhere.
13 min read
100 vs 500 vs 1000 Pieces: The Right Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Count by Age and Setting
An honest piece-count guide based on what people actually finish — by age, by setting, and by how much time and table space you've got. Less guessing, less abandoned puzzles.
11 min read
Online Jigsaw Puzzles vs Physical Puzzles: When to Choose Which
An honest comparison of online and physical jigsaw puzzles — cost, experience, social value, and the specific moments where one clearly beats the other. From the people who make both.
10 min read
Best Free Online Jigsaw Puzzle Sites in 2026: I Love Puzzle vs Jigsaw Planet vs Jigsaw Explorer
An honest, hands-on comparison of the three free jigsaw puzzle sites that matter in 2026 — covering features, ad experience, custom uploads, privacy, AI generation, and physical-puzzle ordering.
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Turn a Photo Into a Puzzle: DIY Print, Custom Order, or AI Stylized — Which Is Right for You?
Three real ways to turn a photo into a jigsaw puzzle in 2026: home DIY printing, traditional custom-order services, and AI-stylized puzzles. Cost, quality, time-to-finish, and which one to pick for a gift, a memory, or just fun.
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How to Make Better AI Jigsaw Puzzles from Photos: 12 Tips That Actually Work
After thousands of AI-generated puzzles, here's what we've learned about choosing the right photo, picking the right style, and getting results you'll love.
6 min read
How Is ILovePuzzle Different From Other Online and Physical Jigsaw Puzzle Sites?
We're newer to the AI jigsaw puzzle space, but we're doing some things differently. Here's a clear comparison with traditional online puzzle games and physical puzzle retailers.
2 min read
Why Jigsaw Puzzles Are Basically a Gym for Your Brain
Jigsaw puzzles sharpen problem-solving, focus, and creativity—while helping you relax without a screen. Here’s why your brain loves them.
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Welcome to the I Love Puzzle blog
Notes from our team on puzzles, creativity, and what we are building next.
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Swap mode vs Drag mode — quick guide
How our two puzzle modes differ and when to use each one.