Scratch Card Maker
Write a secret message, pick a theme, and share a link. Your recipient scratches to reveal your surprise — just like unwrapping a gift.
What is a digital scratch card?
A digital scratch card is an online card that hides a message under a scratch-off layer, like a lottery ticket. You write the message, choose a theme and get a link. When someone opens the link on a phone or computer, they rub the card with a finger or mouse until the hidden text appears. TinyToolsHive's Scratch Card Maker is free and works in any modern browser, with no app to install. The message is stored inside the link itself rather than on a server, so the card keeps working for as long as the link exists. People use it for birthday surprises, gender reveals, pregnancy announcements, proposals, holiday greetings and promo codes.
How it works
Write your message
Type whatever you want to hide — a birthday message, a promo code, or an announcement.
Pick a theme
Choose a card theme to match the occasion.
Share the link
Copy the generated link and send it. Your recipient scratches to reveal the surprise.
What can you use a digital scratch card for?
Birthday surprises
Hide a birthday wish, a gift hint or a party invite. Scratching to reveal it feels more like unwrapping a present than reading a text message.
Gender reveals and pregnancy announcements
Share "It's a boy!", "It's a girl!" or "We're expecting!" with family and friends anywhere. Everyone gets the same reveal moment on their own phone.
Proposals, anniversaries and holidays
Hide a question, a date idea or an Eid, Christmas or New Year greeting under the scratch layer for a small moment of suspense.
Promo codes and giveaways
Small businesses and creators can hide a discount code or a giveaway result. Send the link to customers and let them scratch to see what they won.
Frequently asked questions
How does the digital scratch card work?
Type your secret message, choose a theme, and click "Create Card". You get a shareable link. When your recipient opens it, they scratch the card with their mouse or finger to reveal the hidden message — just like a real scratch card.
Can I use the scratch card on mobile?
Yes. The scratch effect works with touch on any smartphone or tablet, so your recipient can scratch with their finger on iOS or Android.
How long does the shareable link last?
The message is encoded directly in the URL, so the link works as long as you keep it. Nothing is stored on a server and there is no expiry date — everything is in the link itself.
Can I make a gender reveal or pregnancy announcement scratch card?
Yes. Write "It's a boy!", "It's a girl!" or "We're expecting!" as the hidden message, pick a pink, blue or pastel theme and send the link. The recipient scratches on their phone to find out, and you can share it with family who live far away.
What can I use the scratch card for?
Scratch cards are great for birthday surprises, reveal announcements (gender reveals, job offers, exam results), gift vouchers, promo codes, or any fun secret message you want to share.
How long can the hidden message be?
The message is stored in the URL, so very long messages produce very long URLs. Most browsers handle URLs up to around 2,000 characters, which is enough for a paragraph or two. If the message is significantly longer, the link may be truncated in some messaging apps.
Can the recipient see the message without scratching?
No. The message is hidden under the scratch surface and there is no skip button. The recipient has to scratch to reveal it, which is the whole point.