How to Put Two or More Pictures Together to Make a Collage
Every photo editor, from beginners to professionals, should have a crucial skill in their repertoire - combining two or more photos into one collage. The best part? It doesn't require years of editing experience or a time-consuming process.
In fact, with the right tools, anyone can put two or more pictures together in a matter of seconds. This guide will demonstrate exactly how to do that using PhotoDirector, a free application designed to make photo editing a breeze.
So, whether you're looking to create a picture-perfect Instagram post, an attention-grabbing presentation slide, or a cherished memory, this tutorial will guide you through the process. All you need to get started are a few images and a dash of creativity.
Download PhotoDirector free and follow along with us. Let's embark on this journey of creating something uniquely yours.
PhotoDirector is developed by CyberLink, the same company that publishes this blog.
- Put Photos Together with a Photo Collage on your Phone
- Open PhotoDirector and Select “Collage”
- Select the Photos You Would Like to Add to the Collage
- Choose a Collage Template
- Save and Share Your Collage
- How to Create a Photo Collage on PC
- Open the AI Collage Tool
- Select a Template
- Review the Photo Guidelines and Import Your Photos
- Review, Regenerate, or Download Your Collage
- Create a Collage with PhotoDirector
- Photo Collage FAQ
Put Photos Together with a Photo Collage on your Phone
The easiest and most common way to put 2 photos together is a collage. Creating one is an effective way to showcase multiple related photos without posting them all separately. Many people make collages following vacations or significant life events to share images of the memories they made.
For our example, we will use photos of friends visiting the beach and the editing app PhotoDirector.
You can download PhotoDirector for free from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Follow these steps to put pictures together with PhotoDirector's collage maker:
1. Open PhotoDirector and Select “Collage”
Once you install and open the app, you will see a home screen with three options: Edit, Camera, and Collage. Select the “Collage” icon.
2. Select the Photos You Would Like to Add to the Collage
The app will take you to a screen where you can select multiple photos from your camera roll to add to the collage. Select up to six pictures that you would like to combine into one image. You can also browse PhotoDirector's royalty-free library of stock photography. This is a great way to add additional imagery to your collage such as nature scenes or animals.
3. Choose a Collage Template
After importing your photos, PhotoDirector will take you to the collage layout editor, where you can browse through templates and choose one that suits your design aesthetic.
Some templates include places to add text and graphic design elements, while others feature frames that outline your photos. Each template is customizable, so if you see one that almost suits your needs, you can adjust it as you see fit.
4. Save and Share Your Collage
Once you finish perfecting your collage, you can save it in several different file formats or share it directly to Instagram and Facebook.
How to Create a Photo Collage on PC
Another way to combine multiple photos into one is PhotoDirector's AI Collage tool, which arranges your photos into a designed layout automatically once you pick a template.
For this example, we'll turn a handful of photos into a single collage using the desktop version of PhotoDirector.
Download PhotoDirector for free on Mac or Windows.
Follow these steps to create an AI-generated collage:
1. Open the AI Collage Tool
In PhotoDirector, switch to the "Guided & GenAI" tab and select "AI Collage" under "AI Creativity" in the left sidebar. This opens a three-step guided workflow: select a template, import your photos, and generate your collage.
2. Select a Template
Choose a template that fits how many photos you have and the mood you're going for, each one comes with a preset layout, color palette, and text style built in.
3. Review the Photo Guidelines and Import Your Photos
Before you importing your photos, PhotoDirector shows a quick guide to what works best with AI Collage. Recommended: portraits, landscapes, pets, and objects, since the AI reads a clear, well-defined subject more accurately. Avoid photos where faces are too small or where there's heavy background text, since both can throw off the AI's cropping and placement.
Once your photos meet these guidelines, import them and generate your collage. PhotoDirector will map each photo into a slot automatically.
4. Review, Regenerate, or Download Your Collage
Your finished collage opens in the "My Creations" panel next to the template and source photos you used, so you can check it against your original selections.
If the layout or text placement isn't quite right, click "Re-Generate" to have the AI try again with the same photos and template. Once you're happy with it, click "Download" to save the collage to your device.
Create a Collage with PhotoDirector
Whether you post to social media frequently or simply enjoy creating unique, artistic photos, knowing how to edit photos without spending hours in Photoshop can be really useful.
PhotoDirector's templates and one-click editing tools make photo creation possible for anyone. You can put two or more pictures together with just a few easy steps, creating fun photo creation in minutes.
Download PhotoDirector for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC today to create your own collages.
Photo Collage FAQ
On PhotoDirector's mobile app, you can select up to six photos for a collage. On desktop, AI Collage templates are built for 2 to 4 photos.
Portraits, landscapes, pets, and objects tend to give the cleanest results, since the AI can read a clear subject more accurately. Photos with very small faces or heavy background text can throw off the AI's cropping and placement, so it's best to avoid those.
Yes. On desktop, click "Re-Generate" to have the AI produce a new layout using the same photos and template. On mobile, templates are customizable, so you can adjust the layout manually before saving.
Yes, with the right tool and settings, you can combine images without significant loss in quality. Ensure you're using high-resolution images and saving the combined output in a format that preserves image quality, such as PNG or TIFF.
Absolutely. Many image combiner tools, like PhotoDirector, have mobile apps available for Android and iOS devices. These apps allow you to combine images directly on your smartphone.
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