The classic. A lit cake appears, and the recipient blows into their mic (or taps each flame) to snuff out the candles one by one, with a little wisp of smoke drifting up from each. Once they're all out, a slice of the cake sends up a burst of sparkle before your message appears.
Try it
Live Demo (no sign-up needed)
🎉 That's the idea. Your real message would appear right here.
Tap each flame to blow it out
How it works
Write your message (or let the AI Wish Generator draft one) and set the reveal format to Candles.
Photos, a recorded voice or video message, a Happy Birthday tune, and a custom backdrop are all optional extras.
You'll get a private, no-login link. Send it wherever you'd normally reach this person.
They blow into their mic (or tap each flame) and slice the cake, and your message rises out with a chime and confetti.
When to use it
Candles is the most instantly recognizable format. Nobody has to guess what to do with a lit birthday cake. It's the safest default when you're not sure what will land, and the mic-based blow detection makes it feel genuinely physical rather than just another tap target.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay or sign up to use Candles?
It's free like every reveal format on WishCopy, and there's no account to create.
Do they have to allow microphone access?
No. If they skip or deny the mic prompt, they can just tap each flame instead. Either way still leads to the same reveal.
Ready to send one? Write or generate a phrase, tap the 🎁 icon, and pick Candles as the reveal format.
Create a Candles Reveal →