You've been snapping a bunch of interesting photos lately and, to put them on display on your social media profiles, you've thought about making a nice collage. No doubt about it, this is a really good idea! There is only one problem: you are not very good with computers and, therefore, you have no idea how to use the PC programs that allow you to create this kind of photo compositions.
Well, who said you have to go to a computer? There are so many photo collage app to download on your smartphone or tablet thanks to which you can create fantastic "mosaics" with your favorite shots. In the next paragraphs I will list some of the best and I will explain how to use them in the best way so as to put you in a position to complete your "business" with remarkable results.
Now you really have no excuse to back down! Grab your smartphone or tablet and try the apps that appeal to you the most (many of which are 100% free). Once you have created your collages, you can then share them with your friends on Facebook, Instagram or any other social network. Enjoy your reading and have fun!
Layout from Instagram (Android / iOS)
Layout from Instagram is a free application developed by Instagram and, as easily understood, it is the perfect solution for posting collages on the famous photo social network. That said, it should be noted that Layout can also be used by those who are not yet registered on Instagram: the collages created can be saved locally or shared on other social networks.
All clear? Then let's take action! After downloading Layout on your Android or iOS device, start the app and, on its home screen, select one of the three available options: Gallery, Faces o Recent to access the menu from which to take the photos to use for your composition. After choosing which images to use, scroll through the various ones preset available and select the one you like best by pressing on it. If you find it necessary, edit the collage using the options located below (thanks to which you can adjust the edges, flip the images, etc).
When finished, tap on the item Save (top right) and share your new creation on Instagram or on other social networks. Haven't you signed up for Instagram yet because you don't know much about this platform? In that case, I suggest you read my article in which I explain how Instagram works: there you will find all the information you need.
Photo Collage (Android)
Photo Collage, as easily understood from its name, is an app for Android born with the sole purpose of allowing the creation of photo collages. Its operation is quite simple: you select one of the models available to create your own collage, choose the images that will compose it, apply any decorations (texts, stickers, etc.) and save the work locally, or you shares on social. Let me explain in detail how to do this.
After downloading Photo Collage on your smartphone or tablet, start the app by tapping the button apri or by pressing on its icon located on the home screen and select one of the template that you see on its home page. Since there are so many, I recommend that you take the time to find the one you like best.
As soon as you have chosen your collage template, press on one of the gods gray squares and, in the screen that opens, select the photos to be included in your photographic composition confirming the operation using the checkmark located at the top right.
If you wish, you can also use the options below to add some text additionally, increase the thickness of the BORDI and / or round them, insert some adhesives and anything else.
Pic Collage (Android/iOS/Windows)
Pic Collage, a free app available for Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile, makes simplicity its real strength. Its interface is quite minimal: it does not offer a vast set of tools and tools, but this is precisely the feature that makes the app easy to use even for those less accustomed to photo editing and to the world of technology in general!
As soon as you have finished downloading Pic Collage on your device, start the app and start giving life to your photo collages by tapping on the option Grids. In the screen that appears, choose the images you want to insert in your collage and confirm the choices made by pressing on green check mark located at the top right.
After choosing the photos to include in the collage, select one of the template available and the Pic Collage algorithm will automatically move the position of the images based on the chosen template. Still on the same screen, you can use the slider located at the bottom to increase or decrease the thickness of the frames and, as soon as you are satisfied with the result, you can save your work by tapping on the green tip sign.
When the work is finished, press on the item Done and save the image and / or share it using the options proposed to you in the box Share or Save Collage.
Pic Collage can be used for free but watermarks the generated collages. To remove the watermark (and ads) you need to purchase the paid version of the app, which costs 1,69 euros.
PicsArt (Android/iOS)
If you are looking for an app to create original and funny collages, PicsArt it could be the answer to your "prayers". PicsArt, unlike the applications I've talked about so far, also offers some editing tools thanks to which you can create very suggestive effects that make your photographic compositions more enjoyable.
After completing the download of PicsArt on your smartphone or on your Android or iOS tablet, start the app and register for the service (to share your creations with users of the PicsArt community) using your Google account, Facebook or your address email. After completing the registration procedure, tap on the symbol capacitor positive (+) lead, select the option Collage in the menu that appears and, finally, tap on the item Grid.
In the screen that appears, select the photos you want to use for your photo collage, choose one of the template that are shown to you at the top and, in the menu that opens, use the available commands to change the layout of your collage, his BORDI, Its background, etc. As soon as you are satisfied with the result, press on the symbol of arrow (top right) and use the commands below to add effects, adhesives o customized texts to your creation.
When you have finished working on your collage, press again on the symbol of arrow (top right) and, in the menu that appears, put the check mark next to the option Save to device to save your work locally and / or on the option Post to PicsArt to share the collage with other community users.
Pic Stich (iOS)
Would you like to create a collage consisting of images and videos? If so, I recommend you give it a try Pic stitch, a semi-free solution that is available exclusively on the App Store and therefore can only be downloaded by iPhone and iPad owners. I define this application as semi-free because, in order to use some of the tools and tools included in it, it is necessary to make in-app purchases starting from 1,09 euros / item.
After downloading Pic Stich on your iPhone or iPad, launch the app and, on its home screen, select one of the template free that are made available to you by tapping on the item Classic or on Fantasy fabric. After making this first choice, you will have to make another one: select the photos and videos to include in the collage. To do this, select the content you are interested in in the left menu and drag it to the blocks located in the right menu.
Then use the commands located at the bottom to round the corners of your collage, edit the BORDI, colore, etc. and, as soon as you are happy with the result, press the icon Export (bottom right). At this point, tap on the item Photo album if you want to save your “masterpiece” in the iPhone / iPad camera roll, or share the image online on the main social networks.
More photo collage apps
Le applications to make photo collages of which I spoke to you in the previous paragraphs have not been able to satisfy you? Do not give up! Check out these other apps too and maybe you'll find just what you need. As you can see, I have also included a couple of PC programs, so that you know how to “move” if you want to try your hand at creating collages even on your computer.
- Pics Collage (Android) - This free app is packed with features and easy to use at the same time. Pics Collage allows you to create fantastic photographic compositions using both some available presets and some “free” compositions. What more could you ask for from an app of this type?
- Pixlr (Android / iOS) - this powerful photo editing tool developed by Autodesk, not only allows you to manually adjust the main parameters of your photos - brightness, contrast, exposure, etc. - but it also allows you to create fantastic collages using the special function that is included.
- Pixelmator (iOS / macOS) - if you have an iPhone or iPad, this app might be perfect for creating collages in just a few steps. The mobile version of Pixelmator also offers the possibility to download some templates that further facilitate the work of "assembling" the various images chosen for your photographic composition. Pixelmator is available both in the mobile version for iOS devices (5,49 euros) and in the desktop version for macOS (32,99 euros).
- Collagerator (Windows / macOS) - if you want to create a collage on your computer, this is a free solution that you should seriously consider. Collagerator allows you to easily create photo collages using practical templates. I'm sure you will be more than satisfied with this free program!
- Shape Collage (Windows / macOS / Linux) - this program can also be used to create photo collages on your PC and is available in two versions: one free and one paid. The free version of Shape Collage has some more limitations than Collagerator, as it stamps a watemark on the photos, it can only be used for personal work and does not allow you to rotate and move the images as you wish. By purchasing the Pro version of the software, which costs $ 40, you can remove the aforementioned limits.
