How many photos can I combine?

Add as many as you like; the grid adjusts automatically. For best results on a single download, 2–9 photos work well in the auto grid layout.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. The collage is composited on a canvas in your browser, so your photos are never sent to a server.

What layouts can I use for a collage?

You can arrange photos in grids such as 2×2 or 3×3, side-by-side strips, or mixed mosaic layouts. Grids suit equal-sized photos; strips work for before/after pairs. Adjust spacing and background color so each image has breathing room and the set looks cohesive.

Can I make a collage for Instagram?

Yes. Set the canvas to a square 1080×1080 px or a 4:5 portrait at 1080×1350 px so it fills the feed without cropping. For Stories use a 9:16 canvas at 1080×1920 px. Matching these sizes prevents Instagram from re-compressing and softening the result.

What size and format is the exported collage?

The collage exports as a single image, typically PNG or JPEG, at the canvas dimensions you choose. PNG keeps borders and text crisp; JPEG produces a smaller file for sharing. Larger canvases yield sharper prints but bigger files.

Can I add spacing or borders between photos?

Yes. You can set the gap and background color between images to create clean margins, and many layouts support rounded corners. Even spacing gives a polished, professional look and keeps adjacent photos from blending into each other.

Do my photos keep their quality in a collage?

Each photo is drawn into the collage at the resolution allowed by its cell size, then the whole canvas is exported. Using high-resolution source images and a large canvas keeps everything sharp; small images stretched into big cells will look soft.

Photo Collage Maker — Combine Images into a Grid

How to use Photo Collage Maker

Create a professional photo collage by combining multiple images into a single grid layout — entirely in your browser. Choose from multiple grid configurations, set custom spacing and background colour, and export a high-resolution composite image. No design experience needed: upload your photos, pick a layout, and download the finished collage in seconds.

Click "Add photos" or drag multiple images into the upload area.
Select a grid layout: 2×1, 1×2, 2×2, 3×1, 2×3, or a custom arrangement.
Drag images into the desired grid cells to reorder them.
Set the gap/spacing between cells and choose a background colour (white, black, or custom).
Adjust the output resolution if needed, then click "Download" to save the collage as a PNG.

Your data never leaves your device — 100% private processing.

Grid layouts and aspect ratios

Collage layouts are defined by a grid of cells. A 2×2 grid with equal-sized cells and a square canvas produces a balanced 1:1 collage ideal for Instagram. A 3×1 horizontal strip at 3:1 aspect ratio suits Facebook cover photos or panorama compositions. A 2×3 portrait grid matches the 4:6 print ratio used for standard photo prints. When cells have different sizes (feature layouts), the dominant cell typically spans two rows or columns to draw the viewer's eye to the primary photo. Spacing (gutter) between cells improves visual separation; 8–16 px gutters are common for a clean editorial look.

Common collage layout reference
Layout	Cells	Aspect ratio	Ideal use
2×1 side-by-side	2	2:1	Before/after, comparisons
1×2 stacked	2	1:2	Portrait comparison
2×2 grid	4	1:1	Instagram post, square print
3×1 strip	3	3:1	Facebook cover, panorama
2×3 grid	6	2:3	Standard photo print (4×6)

Resolution and output quality

The output resolution of a collage depends on the individual photo sizes and the number of cells. For a 2×2 collage intended for print at 4×4 inches at 300 DPI, each cell should be at least 600×600 px. For digital sharing, 1200–2000 px on the longest side is sufficient. The tool composites images using the HTML5 Canvas API at the full pixel dimensions you specify, producing a lossless PNG output that retains the maximum quality of the source photos. Avoid upscaling small thumbnails into large cells — this introduces visible blurriness in the final output.

Glossary

Grid layout: A collage arrangement where images are placed in rows and columns of defined cells.
Gutter: The spacing between cells in a grid layout, typically measured in pixels.
Aspect ratio: The proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or canvas (e.g., 1:1, 4:3, 16:9).
Canvas API: A browser technology that allows pixel-level drawing and compositing of images directly within a web page.

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