Collages are a great way to showcase multiple images in one big image. But lots of people think they need a professional for creating an awesome looking collage. But that’s not true. Creating a collage is very simple if you have the right tools. These tools and software are not only free but are very easy to use too. So today, we are going over four best free photo collage makers for Windows that you can use to create a professional-looking collage very easily.
PhotoScape X
PhotoScape X is one of the best free photo collage software for windows. The software is very easy to use and can also be used for photo editing. The software features two options for creating a collage- Collage and combined.
Collage Mode
In collage mode, you get lots of frames that you can use for creating a collage. You can add up to 11 photos on each frame. All you have to do is select a frame and start adding photos in it. Using the collage mode, you can customize the images, frame size, adjust their spacing, margins, and roundness of the collage. You can also add solid colors, patterns, and gradients in the background. Besides this, if you change a frame, the photo adjusts itself automatically according to the new frame. The software also allows you to customize individual pictures of the collage. For instance- you can apply filters, rotate and flip them, and do other basic editing on them.
Combined Mode
The combined mode comes with 3 modes of alignment: vertical, horizontal, and tile. You can also customize the image size, color, margin, and spacing. All you have to do is select the images and let the software do the rest of the work for you.
The software also has a paid version that gives you access to premium frames and other great features.
Fotojet
Fotojet is another great collage maker tool that you can use to create an awesome collage. Click on the “collage” option and choose a grid or illustrated design. You can also resize the image frames in any grid, adjust spacing and roundness of the boxes, and set an aspect ratio for the canvas.
Next, click on “Add Photos” and drag-drop all the images in the template. After that, you can customize your images using filters. You also change the background of the collage. The tool has a large collection of colors, patterns, and clip art. Once you have finished it, you can save it as a JPG or PNG file or share it with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or print it.
PhotoPad
PhotoPad is one of the most stable, easy-to-use photo editors and collage makers in the market. To get started, click on the “collage” option and a new window will open. Next, add your images to the grid or choose the auto grid feature to add unlimited pictures in your collage. You can also change the background with a solid color, custom image, or any available backgrounds.
The software also has a large collection of filters and photo effects that you can use on your photos. Additionally, you crop, edit and flip your pictures, improve photo quality, and focus with blur. It also has sharpening and noise reduction tools.
Canva
Canva is an online tool that can be used to create an impressive photo collage. The tool has hundreds of free and paid photo collage templates that you can use. To get started, sign in the app and select the photo collage option and see all the collage templates. Select your desired template. Alternatively, you can also select a blank canva for your collage in which you can add elements, images, grids, borders, filters and effects, icons to make your own customized collage from scratch.
To add your images, click on the “Uploads” option and upload your images. You can also drag and drop images directly in the collage canvas. Once you are done, you can save the collage as PDF, PNG, or JPG file or make it public.
Besides this, it can also be used to create WhatsApp stories, Instagram stories, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, Facebook stories, edit photos, create a video, and much more. It is a very powerful and useful tool.
Jon Snow 