Free online tool

Make Photo Collages Fast with AI — Free Online Tool

Upload photos from your phone or desktop, pick an aspect ratio, and let AI suggest balanced layouts with focal-point-safe crops and consistent padding. Tweak captions, fonts, and borders, then export for Instagram, Stories, banners, or print.

Quick workflow

How it works

A simple four-step process gets you from upload to shareable asset without manual layout fiddling.

  • Upload images (JPEG, PNG, HEIC where supported) from device, camera, or paste image URLs.
  • Choose an aspect ratio and a layout template—AI auto-places images and suggests crops.
  • Apply a style preset or harmonization to match color, contrast, and borders across tiles.
  • Add captions or overlays, lock focal points to protect faces, then export with a social-ready preset.

Designed for creators

Smart features that save time

Features address common pains—time spent arranging, inconsistent crops, and complex tools—so you can produce cohesive collages quickly.

AI layout suggestions

Layouts adapt to your photos and chosen aspect ratio. Select auto layouts or generate variations until the composition fits your narrative.

  • Automatic tile sizing based on image orientation
  • Prioritizes landscape or portrait images per template rules

Focal-point-aware cropping

Lock eyes, faces, or key objects so the algorithm avoids cropping across subjects when calculating tile crops.

  • Manual focal locks and auto-detected face regions
  • Crop coordinates exposed for precision adjustments

Style presets & harmonization

Apply a theme to maintain consistent color temperature, contrast, borders, and typography across all tiles.

  • Presets for warm, cool, high-contrast looks
  • One-click harmonization to balance exposure and tones

Export presets

Fast export choices for feed and story dimensions, with options for PNG or JPEG and light metadata for accessibility.

  • Square, portrait (9:16), and banner presets
  • Accessibility metadata and optional alt-text generation

Source ecosystem

Where your images can come from

Bring photos from the places you already use—local files, mobile capture, URLs, or linked cloud storage—then mix them into one project.

  • Local device uploads (JPEG, PNG, HEIC where supported by the browser)
  • Mobile camera capture and drag-and-drop from phone
  • Paste image URLs or pull from public image libraries
  • User-linked cloud storage uploads (selected drives)

Power-user prompts

Prompt examples for advanced control

Use these prompt clusters to get deterministic, reproducible results when you need precise layouts or visual harmony.

  • Layout & composition: "Generate a 3x2 collage with equal gutters; prioritize landscape shots in the top row; keep faces uncropped; output crop coordinates and spacing."
  • Style & theme: "Apply a warm, high-contrast theme with tan background #E3CBA8 and white borders; use a modern sans-serif caption style for all tiles."
  • Image harmonization: "Match color temperature across five photos, subtly boost midtones, reduce highlights; preserve natural skin tones."
  • Text overlay & caption: "Add a two-line caption on bottom-right tile: line 1 bold 18px, line 2 regular 12px; ensure legible contrast on dark photos."
  • Export & optimization: "Export high-quality PNG for Instagram square (1080x1080) and a separate 9:16 JPEG for Stories; include simple alt text for accessibility."

Built for these creators

Who this helps

Aimed at anyone who needs polished multi-image visuals quickly without learning complex design tools.

  • Social media managers creating quick multi-image posts
  • Content creators repurposing photos across platforms
  • Small businesses designing promotional visuals
  • Teachers assembling visual lessons and handouts
  • Hobbyists and photographers making personal collages

Ready to publish

Export guidance & accessibility

Choose export presets tailored to common targets and include accessibility metadata before downloading.

  • Pick preset size (square, story, banner) and file type (PNG/JPEG).
  • Adjust quality and dimensions in the export dialog for print or web.
  • Use the accessibility generator to create concise alt text (12–20 words) and short descriptions for social metadata.

Control your content

Privacy & file ownership

You retain ownership of uploaded images. Check local processing options and storage behavior before uploading sensitive material—choose local-only workflows where available.

  • Images are your content; export and save projects locally to preserve editability.
  • Use local-only or ephemeral project settings if you prefer not to store files in linked accounts.

FAQ

How do I start a collage?

Upload photos or paste image URLs, choose an aspect ratio (square, portrait, banner), then pick a layout template. The tool will auto-place images; you can drag to adjust and lock focal points to protect subjects.

What image formats are supported?

Common formats such as JPEG and PNG are supported. HEIC images from phones are accepted where the browser or device provides conversion; otherwise convert HEIC to JPEG before upload.

Can I keep subjects from being cropped?

Yes. Use focal-point lock to prioritize faces or main subjects. The AI will avoid cropping across locked focal areas when generating layouts.

Are there built-in templates for social platforms?

Yes. Pick presets optimized for common targets (square feed, story, banner). After selecting a preset you can tweak spacing, borders, and typography before export.

How do I ensure visual consistency across photos?

Apply a style preset (color grade, contrast, border) or use harmonization to match tones and balance exposure automatically across all tiles.

Can I add captions and choose fonts?

Add caption areas to any tile, select weight and size, and pick alignment. Keep captions short for legibility on small screens; there are presets for caption placement and contrast.

What are the export options and resolutions?

Choose export presets for social or print. The export dialog lets you select file format (PNG/JPEG), preset dimensions, and quality. Use the story preset for 9:16 exports and square preset for feed images.

Who owns the images and are they private?

You retain ownership of your uploaded images. Review privacy settings for local processing or cloud storage options before uploading sensitive content.

I need alt text and SEO-friendly captions — can you help?

Use the accessibility generator to create concise alt text for each tile and short descriptions suitable for search and social metadata.

Can I recreate a past collage?

Save project files or download editable archives to reopen and revise the layout later. Name and export projects to keep them organized for future edits.

Related pages

  • PricingCompare tiers and export limits.
  • About TextaLearn more about the platform and privacy options.
  • Blog — design tipsGuides on layout, color harmonization, and caption best practices.
  • Tool comparisonSee how this collage maker compares with other quick-design tools.
  • IndustriesUse cases for marketing, education, and small business.