Make a Photo Collage Online
Combine multiple photos into a grid, row, column or mosaic layout. Reorder and position each image, adjust the canvas, and download the finished collage. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Make a Photo Collage Online
Choose two or more photos to begin creating a grid, row, column, or mosaic photo collage.
Your selected images are processed inside your browser.
The selected images are not uploaded to TryFormatter for processing.
Photo Collage Maker Overview
A photo collage maker combines several photos, screenshots, or graphics into one image. It arranges the selected files inside a grid, row, column, or mosaic layout so you do not need to position every image manually in a full photo editor.
You can use a collage to compare two images, show several product views, collect event photos, prepare a portfolio grid, or combine related screenshots into one visual. When considering what is possible with the tool, TryFormatter lets you reorder the photos, adjust how each image fits inside its cell, change the canvas, and preview the result before downloading it.
How to Make a Photo Collage
- Choose your photos: Select two or more JPG, PNG, or WebP images from your device.
- Select a layout: Choose a recommended arrangement or select a grid, row, column, or mosaic layout.
- Reorder the photos: Drag the thumbnails or use the available move controls to change where each photo appears.
- Adjust individual images: Select a photo to change its Fit or Fill mode, zoom, position, or orientation.
- Customize the canvas: Change the aspect ratio, dimensions, spacing, padding, background, borders, or corner radius.
- Preview and download: Select JPG, PNG, or WebP, review the final layout, and choose Download Collage.
Choosing a Collage Layout
The layout controls the size and position of every photo. A balanced layout gives each image similar importance, while a hero layout uses one larger image with several smaller supporting photos.
Two Photos
Use a horizontal split for side-by-side images or a vertical split for a top-and-bottom arrangement.
Three or Four Photos
Choose an equal grid for a balanced result, or use one larger cell when one image should receive more attention.
Five or More Photos
A grid can keep the arrangement orderly, while a mosaic can add variety by mixing large and small cells.
Recommended layouts are based on the number and orientation of the selected photos. You can still choose another arrangement when it better matches your content.
Grid, Row, Column, and Mosaic Layouts
Grid Layout
Places photos in regular rows and columns. It works well for collections where each image should receive similar space.
Row Layout
Places photos beside one another across the canvas. This is useful for landscape images, comparisons, and visual sequences.
Column Layout
Stacks photos from top to bottom. It suits portrait images, progress photos, and vertically arranged stories.
Mosaic Layout
Combines different cell sizes so one or more photos can stand out from the rest.
How Fit and Fill Affect Each Photo
The shape of a photo may not match the shape of its collage cell. Fit and Fill control how the image is placed inside that space.
- Fill: Enlarges the image until the complete cell is covered. Some parts near the edges may be cropped.
- Fit: Keeps the complete image visible inside the cell. Empty background space may appear when the image and cell use different proportions.
Fill is useful when you want a clean edge-to-edge layout. Fit is useful when no part of the photo should be removed.
When Fill is selected, reposition the photo inside its cell so faces, products, text, or other important details remain visible.
Reordering and Positioning Photos
The order of the photos affects which image appears first, which image receives a larger cell, and how the viewer follows the collage.
- Reorder photos: Move thumbnails to change their position in the selected layout.
- Select a photo: Choose an individual cell before changing its zoom, position, Fit, or Fill setting.
- Adjust the focal point: Move the image inside its cell to keep the important subject visible.
- Rotate when needed: Correct a sideways photo before completing the layout.
- Reset the position: Restore the default crop and alignment when an adjustment does not work as expected.
Spacing, Padding, Borders, and Backgrounds
Small spacing changes can make a collage feel compact, separated, formal, or playful.
Cell Spacing
Controls the gap between photos. Use narrow spacing for a continuous layout or wider spacing to separate each image.
Outer Padding
Adds space between the photo arrangement and the outer edge of the collage.
Background Colour
Fills the spaces around and between cells. Choose a colour that supports the images without distracting from them.
Borders and Corners
Add a border around cells or round their corners when a softer layout suits the design.
A transparent background can be useful for graphics placed over another design. Use PNG or WebP when transparency must be preserved.
Choosing a Collage Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio describes the relationship between the canvas width and height. Choose a shape based on where the finished collage will be displayed.
- 1:1 Square: Useful for square galleries, profile grids, and general-purpose social posts.
- 4:5 or 3:4 Portrait: Provides a taller layout for portrait photos and mobile-focused designs.
- 16:9 Landscape: Suitable for wide screens, presentation slides, headers, and video-related graphics.
- 9:16 Vertical: Creates a tall layout for phone screens, stories, and vertical covers.
- Custom Dimensions: Lets you enter an exact width and height when a project requires a specific pixel size.
Platform requirements can change, so check the current upload specifications before creating an image for a specific service.
Larger canvas dimensions create more pixels and may require more browser memory. They can also increase the downloaded file size.
JPG, PNG, and WebP Output
Select an output format based on the collage content, background, and intended use.
- JPG and JPEG: Suitable for photographic collages with a solid background. A higher quality setting may reduce visible compression but can increase file size.
- PNG: Useful for screenshots, text-heavy graphics, sharp borders, and collages that require a transparent background.
- WebP: Suitable for modern web use and can support photographic images and transparency.
JPG cannot preserve transparent spacing. Choose a solid background or export the collage as PNG or WebP.
The quality of the finished collage also depends on the resolution of the source photos. Enlarging a small source image may make it appear softer inside a large output canvas.
Examples and Use Cases for Photo Collages
Product Photos
Combine a main product image with close-ups, colour options, or alternate viewing angles.
Before and After
Place two related images side by side to show a visual change or comparison.
Events and Memories
Collect several moments from a trip, celebration, wedding, or family event into one image.
Portfolios
Present a small collection of artwork, photographs, or completed projects in a structured layout.
Tutorials and Screenshots
Arrange several interface screens or process steps into one visual guide.
Browser Processing and Privacy
The selected photos are processed inside the browser workspace while you arrange the layout, reposition images, adjust the canvas, and prepare the output file.
Processing time depends on the number of photos, source dimensions, canvas size, output format, browser, and available device memory. Large photos or high-resolution collages may take longer to preview and export.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a photo collage online?
Choose two or more JPG, PNG, or WebP images, select a layout, reorder and position the photos, adjust the canvas settings, and download the finished collage.
How many photos can I add to a collage?
The number of photos you can add depends on the limit enforced by the workspace and the available memory on your device. The tool shows layouts that are suitable for the selected photo count.
Can I reorder and reposition each photo?
Yes. You can change the photo order and adjust how an individual image is positioned inside its collage cell.
What is the difference between grid and mosaic layouts?
A grid uses regular rows and columns with similar cell sizes. A mosaic combines different cell sizes so selected photos can receive more visual emphasis.
Which aspect ratio should I choose?
Use a square ratio for balanced layouts, a portrait ratio for tall designs, a landscape ratio for wide displays, or custom dimensions when you need an exact output size.
Can a collage have a transparent background?
Yes. Transparent spacing can be preserved in PNG or WebP output. JPG does not support transparency and requires a solid background.
Which output formats are supported?
The collage can be exported as JPG, PNG, or WebP when those formats are enabled in the workspace. Quality controls apply only to supported lossy formats.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
The selected photos are processed inside the browser workspace while the collage is created. Publish a stronger no-upload statement only after verifying the production network behaviour.