Free Photo Collage Maker

Combine multiple photos into beautiful, customizable collages with flexible layout options. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.

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Image Collage Maker

Combine multiple images into a beautiful collage with customizable layouts, filters, text overlays, and styles.

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About Image Collage Maker

Create beautiful photo collages with 30+ layout options, filters, text overlays, and full export control. Perfect for social media posts, mood boards, memories, and creative projects.

Layout Features:
  • 30+ built-in layouts (grids, asymmetric, creative, strips)
  • Custom grid with configurable rows and columns
  • 12 pre-designed templates for quick starts
  • 10+ canvas size presets (social media, HD, custom)
Editing Features:
  • Per-image zoom, pan, and fit mode (cover/contain/fill)
  • 12 filters (grayscale, sepia, vintage, cool, warm, etc.)
  • Text overlays with font, size, color, rotation controls
  • Drag-and-drop reorder, swap, replace, and duplicate images
  • Adjustable gap, border, corner radius, and background
  • Gradient and transparent backgrounds
Tips:
  • Use Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z for undo/redo
  • Click an image in the preview to edit its settings
  • Use Swap mode to quickly exchange two images
  • Use "contain" fit for images you want fully visible
  • Apply templates first, then customize to your taste
  • Export as PNG for transparency support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Collage Maker?

The Collage Maker is a free online tool that combines multiple images into beautiful collage layouts with customizable spacing and arrangement.

Is the Collage Maker free?

Yes, it is completely free with no registration required. All image processing happens client-side in your browser.

Does it store my images?

No, the Collage Maker processes all images locally in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server.

Does the Photo Collage Maker work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Photo Collage Maker is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

Do I need to create an account to use this tool?

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Photo Collage Maker in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

What image formats are supported?

The Photo Collage Maker supports common image formats including PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, and GIF. Some features may also support SVG and BMP depending on the specific tool.

How do I use the Photo Collage Maker?

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

Which browsers are supported?

The Photo Collage Maker works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

What is the difference between PNG, JPEG, and WebP when I download my collage?

The format controls file size, quality, and whether transparency is kept. PNG is lossless and preserves a transparent background, so it gives the cleanest edges for graphics, logos, and overlays — but the file is larger. JPEG and WebP are compressed and let you set a quality level from 10 to 100 percent, trading detail for a smaller file. JPEG is the safe, widely supported choice for photo-heavy collages headed to social feeds, while WebP usually produces the smallest file at the same visual quality, ideal when a platform enforces an upload limit. As a rule, pick PNG for transparent or graphic-style collages and JPEG or WebP for ordinary photos. You can switch the export format and quality slider in this tool before downloading to find the right balance.

What size should a collage be for Instagram, a Facebook post, or a story?

It depends on where the image will appear, and matching the platform's aspect ratio keeps it from being cropped or blurred. A square Instagram post looks best at 1080 by 1080 pixels, while an Instagram or Facebook story needs a tall 1080 by 1920 to fill the screen. A standard Facebook post works well at 1200 by 1200, a shared link image at 1200 by 630, a Facebook cover at 820 by 312, and an HD video thumbnail at 1920 by 1080. This collage maker includes one-click presets for all of these, so you do not have to memorize the numbers. If you need a different target, set a custom canvas width and height anywhere from 100 to 4000 pixels before adding your photos.

How do I reposition or zoom a photo inside one cell of the collage?

Because photos rarely share the same shape as the cell they land in, each image is scaled with a cover fit so it fills its space without stretching — which means part of a tall or wide photo may sit outside the visible frame. To control exactly what shows, select an individual cell and use the per-photo zoom, up to three times, then pan the image within the cell to frame the subject the way you want. This is the easiest way to center a face, hide a distracting edge, or line up a horizon across several cells. You can also reorder, swap, replace, or duplicate any image without rebuilding the whole layout. Add your photos to this tool, click a cell, and adjust the zoom and position until each shot is framed correctly.

Can I make a collage with a transparent background?

Yes. Alongside solid colors, gradients, and your own background image, this collage maker lets you set a fully transparent background, which is useful when you plan to layer the collage over another design, a colored page, or a website section. Transparency is only preserved if you export in PNG or WebP — JPEG has no alpha channel and will fill any transparent area with a solid color, usually white. So choose a transparent background, add spacing or rounded corners if you want the gaps to show through, then download as PNG for the cleanest edges. This is handy for product grids that need to sit on a brand color, sticker-style cutouts, and overlays for thumbnails. Pick the transparent background option in this tool and export as PNG to keep the see-through areas intact.

How many photos can I put in one collage and which layout should I choose?

There is no fixed cap — the number of photos is driven by the layout you pick, and the tool offers 24-plus arrangements grouped into five families. Grids give clean, even rows from a simple 2x1 up to a 4x4, holding anywhere from two to sixteen images. Asymmetric layouts pair one large feature photo with two to four smaller shots, great for highlighting a hero image. Creative options like mosaic and Pinterest-style suit an editorial look, while strips work for filmstrip or story sequences. For total control, the custom layout lets you set your own columns and rows, up to eight each, for as many as 64 cells. Match the family to your story, then add your images here and switch layouts freely until the balance feels right.

About the Free Photo Collage Maker

The Free Photo Collage Maker combines several photos into a single, polished image you can share or print. Upload your pictures, pick a layout, fine-tune the spacing and colors, and download a finished collage — no design skills, no software, and no account required. It's built for anyone who wants to tell a story with more than one photo: posting a trip recap to Instagram, building a Facebook cover, assembling a product grid for a listing, or printing a keepsake of a birthday or wedding.

Everything happens in your browser. Your photos are processed locally on your own device using the HTML Canvas, so nothing is uploaded to a server and your images stay private. There is no sign-up wall and no usage cap.

Layouts, sizes, and arrangement

The tool offers 24+ layouts grouped into five families so you can match the look to your content:

  • Grids — clean, even arrangements from a 2×1 row up to a 4×4 grid, plus columns and single rows.
  • Asymmetric — one large feature photo paired with two, three, or four smaller supporting shots.
  • Creative — mosaic, gallery, Pinterest-style, and feature layouts for a more editorial feel.
  • Strips — horizontal and vertical filmstrip and story layouts.
  • Custom — set your own number of columns and rows (up to 8 each) for full control.

You can size the canvas for wherever it's headed. Presets cover Instagram Square (1080×1080), Instagram Story (1080×1920), Facebook Post (1200×1200), the Facebook/Twitter link image (1200×630), Facebook Cover (820×312), and HD 16:9 (1920×1080) and 720p. Need something else? Set a custom width and height anywhere from 100 to 4000 pixels.

Styling each collage

Beyond the grid itself, you control how the finished image looks:

  • Spacing and corners — adjust the padding between cells (0–50px) and round the photo corners (0–50px) for soft, modern edges.
  • Backgrounds — choose a solid color, a gradient, a transparent background (useful for PNG overlays), or your own background image.
  • Borders — add a border around each photo, from 0 to 20px, in any color.
  • Per-photo control — zoom (up to 3×) and pan inside any cell to frame the shot exactly, and add a border to individual images.
  • Filters — apply effects like grayscale, sepia, vintage, warm, cool, blur, brightness, and hue shift, either to the whole collage or one photo at a time, with adjustable intensity.
  • Text overlays — drop in captions or titles, then set font, size, color, rotation, opacity, and position.

Photos are scaled with a cover fit so they fill each cell cleanly without stretching, and ready-made templates give you a styled starting point in one click.

Exporting and editing safely

When you're happy with the result, export it as a PNG, JPEG, or WebP. PNG preserves transparency and gives the cleanest edges; JPEG and WebP let you set a quality level (10–100%) to trade file size against detail — handy when a platform has an upload limit or you want a smaller file. As a rough guide, PNG suits graphics and transparent backgrounds, while JPEG is the safe choice for photo-heavy collages destined for social feeds.

Because the editor tracks your changes, an undo and redo (up to 50 steps) lets you experiment freely — try a layout, swap a filter, or move text, and step back instantly if it doesn't work. You can also reorder photos, replace any image, and remove ones you don't want without starting over.

The result is a single shareable image that does the job of many: a tidy way to group memories, showcase products, or present before-and-after shots. Add your photos above, pick a layout, and download your collage in seconds.