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Photo collage layouts

Choose an arrangement that fits your photographs: equal cells for a collection, a larger panel for the main subject, or a strip for a sequence. Adjust the canvas ratio, crops and spacing after adding your images.

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Layouts, ratios and photo counts

The best layout depends on how many photos you have and the story you want to tell. Two- and three-photo layouts create clear hierarchy for a small set, grids keep larger collections orderly, and mosaic layouts like masonry and quilt bring rhythm to photos of different shapes.

Every layout works with any canvas ratio, so the same structure can become a square Instagram post, a tall Pinterest pin, a widescreen thumbnail or an A4 print. Review each crop after changing the ratio, then adjust its focal point to keep the important details visible.

From structure to finished collage

A layout is the foundation; the finish is what makes it feel premium. After choosing a structure, refine the spacing, round the corners, add a border, pick a background and export a clean, high-resolution image — all in the browser, with nothing uploaded.

Equal grids suit collections and comparisons. Feature layouts give one photograph more room, while strips and stacked rows establish a sequence. Match that structure to the relationship between your pictures before choosing decorative settings.

Design layer

Layouts pair with premium templates

Templates combine a layout with ratio, spacing, corner radius, border and background choices. Use them when you want a fuller design direction from the first click.

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Choose the cells, then check the crops

A square canvas divided into two columns produces tall cells; two rows produce wide cells. The shape of each cell determines how much of a source photo remains visible. Compare the arrangement with your actual pictures before adjusting every focal point.

Auto and the classic grid adapt to photo count. Named fixed layouts have an intended capacity and may fall back to a grid when more pictures are added. Use a layout close to your count and review the smallest cell in the export. The editor accepts up to 20 photos.

Choose a photo collage layout by picture count

For two photos, compare equal columns with stacked rows. Three pictures can form an equal triptych or a lead image with two smaller details. A four-photo collage works well as a 2x2 grid when every picture deserves the same space.

Six-photo and nine-photo grids suit collections that share similar framing. For 10, 12 or 20 photos, start with Auto or the classic grid and check the resulting rows. More cells leave less room for each picture, so reduce the collection when faces or writing become too small.

Equal grids or one feature photo?

Equal panels invite comparison. Use them for product variants, portraits with similar framing or progress photographs taken from the same position. Keep horizons, bases and subject sizes aligned so the structure does not create a misleading difference.

A feature layout gives one image priority. Lead with the complete scene and use smaller panels for details: a room with material close-ups, a wedding portrait with flowers and rings, or a destination with people and street scenes. Reorder the photos before refining each crop.

Make a borderless collage without losing track of the edges

For a photo collage with no borders, reduce the gap and outer padding, then use square corners. Check where adjacent images meet: a horizon that almost lines up can look accidental, while two similar backgrounds can make the boundary difficult to see.

Zero spacing changes the separation between cells; it does not stitch photographs into a panorama or blend their pixels. Keep a small divider for evidence-based comparisons, and use a separate stitching tool when you need one continuous scene.

Collage layout FAQ

Which layout works for 10 or 20 photos?

Use Auto or the classic grid for larger collections. They adapt to the photo count and canvas ratio. The editor supports up to 20 photos; check the smallest cells and remove near-duplicates if the result feels crowded.

Can I make a collage with no borders?

Yes. Reduce the gap and outer padding and use square corners. The images remain separate cells in one exported image; this does not blend or stitch their pixels into a panorama.

What is a collage layout?

A layout is the arrangement of cells that your photos fill — a grid, a hero-and-supporting split, a mosaic, a film strip and so on. It controls structure; you control the photos, ratio and finish.

How do I choose a layout by number of photos?

Match the layout to your photo count: two- and three-photo layouts for small sets, four- and nine-cell grids for larger ones, and masonry or quilt layouts for flexible collections.

Can I change the layout after I start?

Yes. Switching layouts keeps your photos and their crops, so you can try different structures until the composition feels right.

What is the difference between a layout and a template?

A layout is structure only. A template adds a design finish on top — ratio, spacing, corners, borders and background — for a specific style or occasion.