Collage
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Multi-photo layouts that read on mobile
Pillar guide: How to Build a Clean Photo Collage for Social Media
Collages work when one image carries the story and the rest support it—before/after, kit contents, event highlights. Two to four strong photos usually beat a crowded grid on mobile.
Build at final feed width (often 1080px on the long edge) before upload. Scaling up a small collage softens faces and text.
Consistent gutters between cells read cleaner than heavy decorative frames that eat usable pixels on small screens.
Collages combine multiple photos into one composition for social posts, before/after stories, and product roundups. Layer order, spacing, and hierarchy determine whether the result reads clearly on a phone screen.
Arrange images on a canvas, crop individual layers, and export a single flattened file when the layout is ready.
Carousels let viewers swipe between images; collages tell one story in a single thumb-stop frame. Choose collage when comparison matters at a glance (before/after, kit contents, event highlights) and carousel when each photo deserves full-screen time.
Collage workflow
- Add images as layers on the collage canvas.
- Position, scale, and order layers to establish a clear focal point.
- Crop or mask layers where the tool supports per-layer editing.
- Export the finished collage as PNG or JPG.
Common use cases
- Before/after fitness or renovation posts.
- Multi-product announcements in one feed image.
- Event recaps when a carousel is not desired.
Practical tips
- Limit how many images compete for attention—two to four strong photos often beat crowded grids.
- Align edges and keep consistent gutters between cells.
- Export at least at the final display width to avoid soft text and faces.
Limitations to know
- Large canvases with many high-resolution layers can stress browser memory.
- Not a full design suite with typography systems and team commenting.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I export with transparency?
Use PNG when you need transparency; JPG is smaller for opaque social posts.
How many photos should one collage include?
Two to four strong images usually read best on mobile. More cells compete for attention unless one is clearly dominant.
What resolution should I export?
Match the long edge of your target feed (often 1080px) before upload so faces and labels stay sharp.