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Place two variations at a similar visual scale so people can compare the difference clearly.
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A little space for your photos
Side by Side Photos
Two pictures, one story. Combine photos side by side or stack them vertically.
No credits neededFree designs & member editions
Restoring your workspace…
Same photos. A different way to tell the story.
Compare real editor outputs made from the same source set. Free choices include distinctive styles; membership adds more curated compositions and finishes.
Side by sideFree designs
A clean layout with direct control over crop, spacing and color.
The editorial pairMember designs
A double-line gallery frame with photo-corner details and a centered finishing rule.
Film diptychMember designs
Dark film stock with warm frame outlines and a cinematic title area.
Demonstration uses AI-generated travel images; layouts are rendered by this tool.
Try layouts in the editorChoose designs, keep editing freely
Free: crop, swap, spacing, corners, custom dimensions, colors and selected designs. Sign in for watermark-free downloads of free content.
Every active Basic, Premium, Ultimate or Max plan includes all member layouts, custom row-and-column grids, styled frames and themed backgrounds, with watermark-free previews and downloads. No tool credits are deducted.
Every preset photo count has free and member designs. Setting custom rows and columns is an additional member benefit. Credit packs alone do not unlock member benefits.
A finished layout, using your own pictures
Two pictures, one clear view
Combine two photos into one file to compare options, show two angles or send a paired image in a message. Choose a horizontal layout for a direct side-by-side view or a vertical stack for a narrow screen. You decide which image goes first and how much space separates them.
A dedicated two-image task
Open directly, add two images and select a two-slot layout.
Control the seam
Use a gap for separation or set spacing to zero for an adjacent pair.
One shareable image
Download the pair together rather than sending separate attachments.
Compare two views without rebuilding them
A wide coastal view beside a closer beach detail can tell more than either picture alone. The same approach works for two product colors or two AI concepts. Both source images remain separate in the editor, so you can change one crop or swap the order without asking an image model to regenerate the pair.
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Choose horizontal or vertical before fine-tuning
Use a horizontal pair when the images need equal attention on a wide canvas. Use a vertical stack when the final post is tall or you want a top-to-bottom sequence. Mixed image proportions may crop differently: select both slots in turn and check the important subject, not just the overall thumbnail.
Try this toolExample assembled with this editor. Travel source photos are AI-generated illustrations; layouts and borders are rendered by the tool.
What can you make with it?
AI image alternatives
Put two generated directions into one file for feedback without blending their visual details.
A scene and its detail
Pair the whole scene with a close view. Give each crop enough room to show what matters.
How to make your first design
- 01
Upload the two source images
Use your device files or available CreateVision creations. There is no need to first generate a combined image.
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Set the direction, order and crops
Choose a horizontal pair or vertical stack. Select a slot to adjust its crop, or use Swap with next to reverse the pair.
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Export the combined file
Set canvas dimensions and choose a download format. Free layouts and backgrounds download after sign-in; premium designs are included in an active subscription.
Why use a layout tool after generating images with ChatGPT?
AI image generation is useful for creating a scene, exploring a style or inventing a visual. Combining finished image files into a specific layout is a different task: you may need a specific number of photos, the same face in every source, equal gutters and a caption you can edit without generating the whole image again.
ChatGPT can attempt collage-like images and may also assemble files with code. This comparison concerns generating a new picture from a prompt, not every capability of a chat assistant. Image models can still struggle with precise placement in structured compositions; a layout editor gives you direct control over where existing files go. Read the image-model composition limitations
| What you need | Generate a new collage image | Arrange files in this editor |
|---|---|---|
| Keep the selected source pictures | A generative edit may reinterpret details. | Place the supplied files into slots; no generative redraw. Cropping and resizing still apply. |
| Control count, position and spacing | Describe the layout, then check whether the result follows it. | Choose a known layout, swap positions and set the gap directly. |
| Change a caption or one crop | Another generation or edit may be needed. | Edit the caption or crop control while keeping the other slots. |
| Understand the cost | Generation depends on the service and model pricing. | These photo tools use no AI credits. Premium designs are an existing subscription benefit. |
Generate with AI. Finish the layout here.
No need to replace the image model you already use. Keep the pictures you like, then combine them into one deliverable. You do not need to write prompts for margins, learn layers or connect your ChatGPT account.
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Create the individual images
Use CreateVision or another image service to create your pictures. Review faces, text and details before arranging them. Image generation follows its own pricing.
Create images - 02
Bring the files into the editor
For CreateVision results, use the collage action or My creations. For pictures made with ChatGPT or another service, download the image files first, then upload them here.
Open my creations - 03
Choose the layout and download
Arrange the photos, check the crop in every slot, add labels if needed and choose the output size. Sign in for a free-content download, or use an active subscription for premium designs.
A few choices for a cleaner result
Match the subject scale
For a fair comparison, keep both products or faces about the same size in the frame.
Avoid a misleading join
A small gap makes it clear that two separate images are being compared rather than one continuous photograph.
Use a comparison tool for labels
If you need visible Before and After labels, open the dedicated comparison maker instead.
File support and export settings
- Input formats
- Static JPG, PNG and WebP. Convert HEIC, GIF, animated files and other formats before upload.
- Upload limits
- A project can keep up to 16 source photos; each file must stay within 10 MiB and 20 megapixels, with a 50 MiB combined limit. The selected template determines how many slots are shown.
- Output dimensions
- 64–4096 pixels on either side, within 16 megapixels in total. Export size does not recreate detail missing from a small or blurry input.
- Download formats
- PNG for graphics and text; JPG or WebP for smaller photographic files. Check the file at its intended display size after compression.
- Printing and social posts
- Choose the final aspect ratio before adjusting crops. Pixels are not a print-size or DPI guarantee; confirm dimensions, bleed and safe areas with your printer or publishing platform.
Questions before you start
Can I stack photos vertically instead of side by side?
Yes. Select a vertical two-photo layout, then adjust the canvas dimensions. Review both crops after changing the aspect ratio because each image fills its assigned slot.
Can I join two photos without a gap?
Set Spacing to zero. Set Outer border to zero as well if you do not want an exterior margin. This removes layout gaps; it does not blend the edges or align unrelated horizons automatically.
Can I compare more than two pictures?
This tool is focused on two images. Open Photo Collage Maker for preset layouts with 3–16 photos. Its source tray can keep additional files; only the two slots in the selected pair appear in the exported image.
Can I use images generated by ChatGPT or another AI model?
Yes. Download them as supported image files, then upload them here. This does not connect to your external account or regenerate the pictures. CreateVision images can also be selected from My creations when their source files remain available.
Will this change faces, invent details or remove existing watermarks?
No generative redraw is used. The editor crops, scales, rotates and places your input images. Export encoding can change pixels, and an existing watermark stays part of the input. Review source-image rights and any AI-service usage terms before publishing.
What is free, and when do I need an account?
You can upload, edit and preview without an account. Sign in to download a design containing only free layouts and backgrounds without a platform watermark. Selected premium layouts and materials require an active paid subscription for a clean preview and download.
Do premium templates cost credits or need a separate plan?
No extra tool plan or AI credits are required. Active Basic, Premium, Ultimate and Max subscriptions include all member layouts, styled frames, themed backgrounds and custom row-and-column grids. Credit packs and single-image original purchases do not unlock these benefits.
Where are my files processed and saved?
Free editing runs in your browser. Premium previews and exports use encrypted temporary cloud files with 24-hour access expiry and scheduled physical cleanup. Local drafts stay on this device for up to seven days. A fresh tool visit starts empty; use Resume previous draft or the same draft URL to continue your work.
Why does a photo look soft after export?
A low-resolution source, a heavy crop or strong JPG/WebP compression can soften detail. Start with the original file rather than a screenshot, keep important subjects inside the crop, and avoid exporting far beyond the input resolution. If the source itself needs enhancement, use a separate enhancement tool before arranging it.
Put your two pictures together
Start with your own photos and a free layout. Adjust the result directly; no prompt-writing or layer-editing experience is needed.
Try this toolChoose the tool for your next step
A collage, a comparison and a border solve different jobs. Keep your workflow simple by opening the tool that matches the result you need.
Photo Collage Maker
Arrange 2–16 pictures with presets, or customize grid rows and columns as a member.
Photo Strip MakerArrange three or four images in a vertical keepsake strip.
Before and After Photo MakerPlace two versions together with editable comparison labels.
Add Border to PhotoFrame one photo with a clean border, color or member design.