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Image ToolsMarch 7, 2026·4 min read

How to Make a Photo Collage

A collage tells a story a single photo can't — the highlights of a trip, a before-and-after, a product from several angles, a birthday recap. Combining a few images into one neat layout is also far easier to share than a dozen separate files.

Choosing a layout

  • Equal grids (2×2, 3×3) for a clean, uniform set of photos.
  • Feature layouts (one big plus several small) to spotlight a hero image.
  • Pick an aspect ratio that matches where it's going — square or 4:5 for social, 16:9 for a banner.

Arranging your photos

Drop a photo into each cell, then fine-tune: pan and zoom within a cell so the important part is framed, swap images between cells, and adjust the spacing between them. A little gap and a subtle border can make a collage feel designed rather than thrown together.

Export for where it's going

Set the spacing, corner rounding, and background color to taste, then export at a resolution that suits the destination — higher for print, standard for social. Because it all happens in your browser, your photos stay on your device the entire time.

Try it yourself

Collage Maker is free and runs entirely in your browser.

Make a collage now

Frequently asked questions

How many photos can I put in a collage?+

It depends on the layout — from a simple 2×2 up to larger grids and feature arrangements with several cells.

Can I adjust how each photo fits its frame?+

Yes. Pan and zoom within each cell so the right part of the photo is framed, and swap images between cells.

What size should I export at?+

Higher resolution for printing, standard resolution for social media. Match the aspect ratio to the destination too.