What does the image fit mode do?

Cover crops the image to fill the slot completely (no empty space). Contain fits the whole image within the slot (may leave coloured bars on the sides). Stretch fills the slot by distorting the image. Cover is the default and gives the cleanest look for most photos.

What canvas sizes are available?

Instagram square (1080x1080), Instagram landscape (1080x566), Instagram portrait (1080x1350), Facebook cover (1640x924), Twitter/X header (1500x500), A4 landscape print, standard 1200x800, and widescreen 1920x1080. Choose based on where you will share the collage.

Can I change the gap between photos?

Yes. The Gap slider adjusts spacing between photos from 0px (no gap, photos touch) to 40px. The gap colour matches the background colour setting. Set gap to 0 for a seamless look or increase it for a bordered, framed style.

Can I add rounded corners to my collage?

Yes. The Border Radius slider adds rounded corners to each photo slot from 0px (sharp corners) to 40px (heavily rounded). Combined with a coloured background and gap, this creates a distinct framed or polaroid-style collage look.

Photo Collage Maker

Q: How do I make a photo collage online?

Choose a layout template. Click each slot to add a photo. Adjust gap, background colour and border radius in the options panel. Select canvas size for your intended output (Instagram square, landscape, print, etc.). Click Download to save as JPEG or PNG. All processing happens in your browser.

Q: Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The collage is rendered on an HTML5 Canvas element in your browser. Your photos are never sent to any server. This makes the tool completely private for personal and family photos.

Q: What layouts are available?

10 layouts: 2 side by side, 2 stacked, 4-grid (2x2), 3 side by side, 3 stacked, 1 large + 2 small right, 2 small left + 1 large, 6-grid (3x2), 1 large top + 3 below, and single image. Each layout scales proportionally to your chosen canvas size.

Q: Free photo collage maker online no sign up

Choose a layout, click slots to add photos, adjust options, download. No account, no sign up, no watermark. Browser-side processing keeps photos private. JPEG or PNG download.

Key Features

What Makes This Collage Maker Different

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10 layout templates with visual previews — Each layout is shown as an inline SVG diagram so you can see exactly how photos will be arranged before selecting it. Includes 2-up side by side, 2 stacked, 4-grid (2×2), 3-column, 3-stacked, 1 large + 2 small, 2 small + 1 large, 6-grid (3×2), 1 large top + 3 below, and single image. Photo slots carry over when switching layouts — your uploaded photos stay in their slots.

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Cover / contain / stretch fit mode per slot — Most collage tools apply one fit mode to all photos. This tool lets you choose per slot: Cover crops the photo to fill the slot completely (best for portraits and landscapes). Contain fits the whole photo within the slot (best for product shots or graphics). Stretch fills without cropping by distorting the image. Set different modes for each slot in the overlay that appears when a photo is loaded.

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Social media canvas presets — Instagram square (1080×1080), Instagram landscape, Instagram portrait, Facebook cover, Twitter/X header, widescreen 1920×1080 and A4 landscape print (3508×2480 at 300dpi). The canvas renders at full resolution regardless of the preview size, so downloads are full-quality even though the preview is scaled to fit the screen.

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Gap, background colour and border radius controls — Gap slider (0–40px) controls spacing between photo slots — the background colour shows through as the gap colour, so setting a black background with 8px gap gives a dark-bordered look. Border radius (0–40px) adds rounded corners to each slot independently. These three settings together cover most collage styles from seamless mosaic to polaroid-framed.

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No watermark — photos never uploaded — no account — The collage renders on an HTML5 Canvas element in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. No account is required. The downloaded JPEG or PNG has no watermark. Most free online collage makers add a watermark unless you pay — this one does not.

How To Use

Make a Collage in 4 Steps

Choose a layout — Click a layout template. The slot grid updates to show the number of photos needed. Use the visual diagrams to find the arrangement you want.

Add photos — Click each empty slot to add a photo, or click “Add all” to select multiple photos at once. Adjust the fit mode (cover/contain/stretch) using the overlay selector on each slot.

Set options — Choose canvas size, gap, background colour and corner radius. The preview updates live as you adjust each setting.

Download — Click Download to save as JPEG or PNG. Full resolution, no watermark, no account required.

Comparison

LazyTools vs Other Collage Makers

Feature	LazyTools	Canva	Fotor	PicCollage
No watermark	✅ Yes	⚠ Paid (some)	⚠ Paid	⚠ Paid
No account required	✅ Yes	⚠ Account needed	⚠ Account needed	⚠ Account needed
Photos stay on device	✅ Browser-side	❌ Uploaded	❌ Uploaded	❌ Uploaded
Per-slot fit mode	✅ Yes (cover/contain)	✅ Yes	⚠ Paid	⚠ Limited
Social media sizes	✅ 8 presets	✅ Many	✅ Several	⚠ Limited
Layout templates	✅ 10	✅ Many	✅ Many	✅ Several
Print-ready A4 (300dpi)	✅ Yes	⚠ Paid	⚠ Paid	❌ No

Reference

Canvas Sizes by Platform

Platform	Size (px)	Aspect ratio	Best layouts
Instagram feed (square)	1080 × 1080	1:1	2x2, 3x2, 3-col
Instagram landscape	1080 × 566	1.91:1	2-up, 3-col, Big+2
Instagram portrait	1080 × 1350	4:5	Stack 2, Stack 3, 1+3
Facebook cover	1640 × 924	16:9	3-col, Big+2
Twitter/X header	1500 × 500	3:1	3-col, 2-up
Widescreen / wallpaper	1920 × 1080	16:9	3-col, 6-grid
A4 print (landscape, 300dpi)	3508 × 2480	1.41:1	3-col, 6-grid, Big+2

Guide

Photo Collage Ideas — Layouts and When to Use Each

2-up (side by side) — best for comparisons

Two photos placed side by side is the most versatile collage layout. Use it for before/after comparisons, two-location travel shots, left/right event photos, or portrait and landscape versions of the same subject. The horizontal split works naturally in landscape-oriented canvas sizes (1080×566 for Instagram landscape, 1920×1080 for widescreen). For portrait-oriented canvases, use the 2-stacked layout instead to keep photos at a natural aspect ratio.

6-grid (3×2) — best for event recaps

Six equal slots let you summarise an entire event — a birthday, wedding, holiday or sports day — in a single image. The 3-column, 2-row arrangement gives equal weight to all photos with no hierarchy. Use a small gap (4–8px) with a dark or white background for a clean editorial look. The 3×2 layout with Instagram square canvas (1080×1080) works especially well for event recap posts.

1 large + 2 small — best for hero shots

The asymmetric layout (one large photo on the left, two smaller photos stacked on the right) is ideal when you have one dominant image — the main subject, the best shot of the day, or a wide establishing shot — and two supporting images that provide context or detail. The proportions (60% / 40% split) give the hero image enough space to breathe while keeping the supporting photos visible.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a photo collage online?▾

Choose a layout, click each slot to add a photo, set gap and background colour, select canvas size and click Download. No account needed, no watermark, browser-side.

Is there a watermark on downloads?▾

No watermark at all. The downloaded JPEG or PNG is clean. No account required. No limit on downloads.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?▾

No. The canvas renders in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device.

What layouts are available?▾

10 layouts: 2-up, 2-stacked, 4-grid, 3-column, 3-stacked, 1 large + 2 right, 2 left + 1 large, 6-grid, 1 top + 3 below, single. Switch layouts and your photos carry over.

Free photo collage maker online no sign up▾

Choose layout, click slots to add photos, set options, download JPEG or PNG. No sign up, no account, no watermark. Free, browser-side.

What does image fit mode do?▾

Cover fills the slot by cropping the image (no empty space). Contain fits the whole image with possible coloured bars. Stretch fills by distorting. Set per slot using the overlay selector on each loaded photo.

Can I make an Instagram collage?▾

Yes. Select Instagram square (1080x1080), landscape (1080x566) or portrait (1080x1350) from the canvas size dropdown. Choose a layout, add photos and download JPEG at standard quality for the best file size for Instagram.

Can I print my collage?▾

Yes. Select A4 landscape print (3508x2480px at 300dpi) for print-quality output. Download as PNG for lossless quality. Take the PNG to a print shop or print at home at A4 size.

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