Image Collage Maker

Create artistic photo collages with decorative effects like rounded corners, borders, shadows, and gradient backgrounds. Perfect for social media posts and photo walls.

Click to upload files or drag and drop files here

Maximum file size: 10MB Maximum files: 16
Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp

Add rounded corners to each image

Add a decorative border around each image

Color of the image borders

Add drop shadow effect

Color of the shadow

Main background color

Second color for gradient background

Key Facts

Category
Design & Color
Input Types
file, select, number, color
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Image Collage Maker allows you to combine up to 16 photos into a single artistic layout. Customize your collage with options for grid or strip layouts, spacing, rounded corners, borders, drop shadows, and solid or gradient backgrounds, then export the result in PNG, JPEG, or WebP format.

When to Use

  • •When you want to combine multiple photos into a single grid or strip layout for social media posts.
  • •When you need to create a photo wall with custom spacing, rounded corners, and drop shadows.
  • •When you want to design a quick image compilation with a solid, gradient, or transparent background.

How It Works

  • •Upload up to 16 images in JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP format.
  • •Choose a layout style, such as Auto Grid, specific grid dimensions, horizontal/vertical strips, or a photo wall.
  • •Adjust spacing, corner radius, border width, border color, shadow blur, and background settings.
  • •Select the output format (PNG, JPEG, or WebP) and quality, then generate your collage.

Use Cases

Creating multi-photo grid layouts for Instagram or Facebook posts.
Compiling product photos into a clean horizontal or vertical strip for e-commerce listings.
Designing a digital photo wall with random spacing and soft drop shadows for a mood board.

Examples

1. Social Media Product Showcase

E-commerce Store Owner
Background
An online store owner wants to showcase four new product variants in a single Instagram post.
Problem
Combining four separate product images into a clean, high-quality 2x2 grid with white borders and rounded corners.
How to Use
Upload the four product images, select the 'Grid 2x2' layout, set spacing to 15px, corner radius to 10px, border width to 5px with a white color, and choose PNG output.
Example Config
Layout: Grid 2x2, Spacing: 15px, Corner Radius: 10px, Border Width: 5px, Border Color: #ffffff, Output Format: PNG
Outcome
A high-quality 2x2 grid image ready for Instagram, featuring rounded corners and clean white borders around each product.

2. Travel Blog Header Collage

Travel Blogger
Background
A blogger wants to create a header image featuring nine travel photos arranged in a grid.
Problem
Arranging nine photos into a cohesive 3x3 layout with a subtle gradient background and soft drop shadows.
How to Use
Upload nine travel photos, select the 'Grid 3x3' layout, set background type to 'Gradient' with two custom colors, and set shadow blur to 12px.
Example Config
Layout: Grid 3x3, Spacing: 10px, Shadow Blur: 12px, Shadow Color: #333333, Background Type: Gradient, Background Color: #e0e0e0, Background Color 2: #ffffff
Outcome
A beautiful 3x3 travel collage with a soft gradient background and drop shadows that make the photos pop.

Try with Samples

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FAQ

How many images can I upload at once?

You can upload up to 16 images in formats like JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP.

What layout options are available?

You can choose from Auto Grid, Grid 2x2, Grid 3x3, Grid 4x4, Horizontal Strip, Vertical Strip, and Photo Wall.

Can I make the background transparent?

Yes, set the Background Type option to Transparent to remove the background color.

How do I add a drop shadow to my images?

Adjust the Shadow Blur value and select a Shadow Color to apply a drop shadow effect to each image.

What output formats are supported?

You can export your finished collage as a PNG, JPEG, or WebP file.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-collage-maker

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFiles file (Upload required) Yes -
layout select Yes -
spacing number No -
borderRadius number No Add rounded corners to each image
borderWidth number No Add a decorative border around each image
borderColor color No Color of the image borders
shadowBlur number No Add drop shadow effect
shadowColor color No Color of the shadow
backgroundType select Yes -
backgroundColor color No Main background color
backgroundColor2 color No Second color for gradient background
backgroundDirection select No -
outputFormat select Yes -
quality number No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-collage-maker to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-collage-maker": {
      "name": "image-collage-maker",
      "description": "Create artistic photo collages with decorative effects like rounded corners, borders, shadows, and gradient backgrounds. Perfect for social media posts and photo walls.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-collage-maker",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]