It's that easy
How e-mem works
Whether it's your own life story, a conversation with someone special, or memories of a loved one, e-mem turns them into a personal audiobook for family and friends to keep.
Step 1
Buy the voucher
You order the voucher online, get it as a PDF in your inbox a couple of minutes later and print it out at home. No waiting for the post, no shipping costs.
Step 2
Sign up & redeem the code
Your parents or grandparents set up their own account using the code from the voucher. From then on it's their account, and there's nothing else for you to do.
Step 3
Choose a question catalog
Choose from our three question catalogs, depending on whether you want to record your own story, the story of a loved one, or the memory of a loved one.
Step 4
Record & tell
Record answers to the questions we ask, at your own pace, directly in the browser on your computer or with a tablet/smartphone. No download required.
Step 5
Preserve forever
Download your recordings or order them as a personalized USB stick in an elegant box or a picture frame.
Step by step to your life story
Speak freely, tell what moves you – completely private. Answer questions, record your voice, create a personal memory. Everything stays with you alone: secure – judgment-free – 100% yours.
FAQThe most personal gift for parents and grandparents
e-mem guides you through structured topic areas such as childhood, youth and adult life. In each section, carefully crafted questions await you, helping you bring even long-forgotten memories back to life.
Trust & security
At e-mem we take the protection of your personal data and recordings very seriously. All information is stored encrypted, your account is secured by email verification, and you retain full control over your data at all times. Furthermore, only you have access to your audio files – no one else can view or listen to them. Your recordings are private and stay that way unless you consciously decide to share them.
More than a gift – a legacy
Whether as your own project or as a gift for parents and grandparents – the audio recordings make memories audible. A memory that connects generations and keeps stories alive long after the words were spoken. You can also order vouchers for a personal memory project and give DIY memories as a gift.
Tangible
e-mem combines digital voice recording with a unique physical product. Once your recordings are complete, you can conveniently download them or receive them stylishly on a USB stick with USB and USB-C connectors – either built into an elegant box or a high-quality picture frame, both of which you can personalize with your own photo.
What others say
Experiences from families who gave e-mem as a gift
"We gave my mother an e-mem account for her 75th birthday. She recorded for weeks and was moved in the end by how many memories resurfaced."
Hamburg
"My grandfather has a story we never want to forget as a family. With e-mem we finally captured it, in his own voice."
München
"For my parents-in-law's golden wedding anniversary, e-mem was the most beautiful thing we could give. They told the story of their 50 years together."
Berlin