Steps checked against the live Collage Maker.
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Step-by-step guide · 5 min

How to make a clean photo collage in a few minutes.

Choose a focused photo set, establish hierarchy, refine every crop and export the right canvas.

Original interface example: a Feature layout with proportional crops, visible spacing and one lead image.
Quick answer

Start with 2–6 distinct photos, put the strongest first, choose Feature or Headline for hierarchy and adjust only crops that hide important details.

Choose a focused set

Add 2–9 JPG, PNG or WebP files. Similar images compete with each other, so mix scenes, people and details instead of using every good shot.

Choose layout and order

Grid gives equal weight, Feature leads from the left, Headline leads from the top and Rows suits sequences. Arrow controls change order without discarding crop settings.

Refine crops

Select a thumbnail or click its preview frame. Increase Zoom only when necessary, then position the source so faces and landmarks stay visible. Cover scaling preserves proportions.

Style consistently

Use modest spacing, one background and a consistent corner radius. Square, Portrait, Story and Wide canvases serve different destinations.

Export standard or HD

Standard resolution is practical for sharing. 2× HD doubles pixels without changing composition. JPG is smaller for photos; PNG is lossless and larger.

Know the boundary

The web tool intentionally omits free layers, stickers, filters and complex masks. Use the app when the project needs those controls.