Photo grids
Build clean square, portrait, story and wide layouts for posts, albums, products and personal projects.
Make a photo gridFree online collage maker
Create a photo collage in your browser
Choose your photos, pick a layout, adjust the crop with your mouse or finger, then download the finished image.
No account. Images stay in your browser.
No upload
No sign-up
No watermark
PNG, JPG, WebP
Collage Editor
Start by adding your photos.
Suggested layouts
Pick one, then drag photos to adjust the crop.
Create a collage online without uploading photos to a server
FreeCollageImage is a simple, browser-based collage maker built around one idea: your photos should stay yours. Images are read locally in your browser, arranged on a canvas and exported straight to your device, so there is no upload wait and nothing is stored online. It is free, needs no account, and never adds a watermark to your finished collage.
The layout options adapt to how many photos you add, from a two-photo pairing to a full twelve-photo photo wall, so you always see grids and mosaics that actually fit your selection. Add borders in any colour, drop in captions you can drag and style, or switch to carousel mode to split your photos into Instagram slides. Export in high resolution as PNG, JPG or WebP, ready to post, print or share.
Manual positioning
Move each image inside its cell with a mouse or finger, adjust zoom, and keep the important part visible.
Combine imagesFlexible export
Download your collage as PNG, JPG or WebP with a high-resolution canvas ready to share or print.
View templatesInstagram collages
Use square, portrait and story presets to build collages for social posts without opening a heavy editor.
Create for InstagramMoodboards
Collect visual ideas into a soft collage for interiors, fashion, events, branding or creative planning.
Build a moodboardFacebook collages
Build square, portrait and wide collages sized for Facebook posts, pages and groups.
Create for FacebookBefore and after
Merge two photos into one side-by-side or stacked comparison with optional labels.
Make before/afterPrivate by default
The collage tool works locally in your browser, so selected images are not uploaded by the editor.
Read privacy detailsWhy choose this collage maker
Most online collage tools upload your photos to a server, add a watermark, or hide the good layouts behind an account. FreeCollageImage takes the opposite approach: it stays small, fast and honest. You open the page, add your photos, and everything happens on your device.
Nothing is uploaded
Photos are read and drawn locally in your browser, so there is no upload wait and nothing is stored online.
No watermark, no account
Download a clean image with no branding stamped on it, and without creating an account first.
Layouts that fit your photos
The options change with how many photos you add, from a two-photo pairing to a twelve-photo wall.
High-resolution export
Save your collage as a large PNG, JPG or WebP that is ready to post, print or share.
Works on any device
Use it on a laptop, tablet or phone with a mobile shortcut bar and touch-friendly editing.
Borders, text and carousels
Frame photos with coloured borders, add draggable captions, or export an Instagram carousel in a couple of clicks.
Who uses a photo collage maker
A collage turns a scattered set of photos into one image that is easy to share, and that is useful far beyond social media. People use FreeCollageImage to build travel and holiday recaps, family and birthday memories, product comparisons and shop listings, before-and-after progress shots, moodboards for interiors and fashion, portfolio sheets, and tidy screenshot layouts for tutorials. Whatever the goal, the workflow is the same: add photos, pick a layout, fine-tune the crop, and download.
Because the editor is browser-based and private, it also suits work you would rather not upload, such as client concepts, personal photos and early drafts. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many collages you make.
Collage examples
Real layouts built in the editor: a bordered grid, a diagonal X-split, a portrait feature with a caption, and a mosaic. Swap in your own photos and adjust spacing, borders and text to match.
Photo Collage FAQ
Is the collage maker really free, with no watermark or sign-up?
Yes. It is completely free, there is no account or email required, and your finished collage downloads without any watermark or logo. There is no daily limit and no paid tier to unlock full-resolution export.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Every photo is combined on your device using the HTML5 Canvas, so nothing is uploaded, stored or tracked. When you close the tab the images are gone from everywhere except your own downloads.
How many photos can I add to one collage?
You can add up to 12 photos. The layout list changes based on how many photos you add, so two-photo collages, three-photo collages and larger 9 to 12 photo grids each show hand-made template options that fit that number.
Can I make a 2x2 or 3x3 photo grid?
Yes. Add four photos for a 2x2 grid or nine photos for a 3x3 grid. You can also make 2x1 side-by-side, 1x2 stacked, 3x1 and other clean grids, and adjust the gap spacing and background colour between cells.
Can I move, zoom and reorder the photos?
Yes. Select a cell and drag the image inside it to reframe it, use the zoom slider to fill the cell, and drag the thumbnails to change the order. On a phone you can do all of this with your finger.
Can I add text or captions to my collage?
Yes. Add a caption, drag it anywhere on the collage, and change its size, colour and bold style. The text is baked into the downloaded image, so it stays exactly where you placed it.
Can I add borders or frames around the photos?
Yes. You can set the border width and choose any border colour to frame each photo, from a thin clean line to a wide gap for a scrapbook or polaroid look.
Can I make an Instagram carousel from my photos?
Yes. Carousel mode splits your photos into separate slides in the current format (for example 1:1 or 4:5) and downloads them as individual images you can post as a swipeable Instagram carousel.
Can I use this for Instagram posts, stories and other social media?
Yes. Choose the 1:1 square, 4:5 portrait or 9:16 story format for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or TikTok, then export the finished collage ready to post.
Which file formats can I download?
You can export the finished collage as PNG, JPG or WebP. PNG keeps text and edges sharp and is best for printing, while JPG and WebP are smaller for sharing online.
Can I print my collage, and at what resolution?
Yes. The collage is exported at full resolution with no quality loss, so it is suitable for printing. For the sharpest result choose PNG and a printable format, and print at common sizes such as 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10.
What is the difference between a photo grid and a collage?
A photo grid arranges images in uniform, equal-sized cells for a clean, structured look. A collage is more flexible: you can use different cell sizes, diagonal splits, a large hero photo or free placement for a more creative composition. This tool does both.
Do I need to install anything, and does it work on mobile?
No install and no account are needed. It runs in any modern browser, and on phones a mobile shortcut bar lets you add photos, open layouts, adjust tools and save the collage from a small screen.