How to use 17 Collage Maker?

From beginner basics to advanced tips, here is everything you need.

Getting Started

Making Beautiful Photo Grids

Grid collage is the most used feature, perfect for Instagram posts, travel albums, or product showcases.

Step 1: Upload Photos

Click Start Creating to enter the editor. Drag and drop your photos directly onto the canvas, or click "Upload".

Step 2: Choose a Layout

Based on the number of photos uploaded (e.g., 4), the left panel will filter compatible layouts. Click any style to apply immediately.

Step 3: Adjust Details

  • Swap: Drag a photo to another cell to swap positions.
  • Zoom & Move: Scroll to zoom, or drag to pan the image within its frame.
  • Margins & Radius: Use the right-side panel sliders to adjust spacing and rounded corners.

Step 4: Export

Click "Export" at the top right. For social media, "JPG - 80%" is great. For printing, use "PNG" at 100% quality.

Advanced

Perfect Long Image Stitching

Want to stitch movie lines into a long image? Or combine screenshots? The Stitching feature is your best choice.

Movie Subtitle Stitching

  • Crop Mode: Drag the blue crop lines on each image.
  • Subtitle Keep: For the 2nd image onwards, keep only the subtitle area.
  • Auto Align: The system unifies widths for a seamless look.

Chat History Merging

Upload screenshots and choose "Vertical Stitch". Use crop to remove overlapping headers/footers for a smooth reading experience.

Protection

Batch Watermarking

Protect your copyright with Full Screen Watermark.

Tile Mode

Enter your text (e.g., "@MyStudio") and enable "Tile Mode" to cover the image.

  • Opacity: Recommended 15% - 20%.
  • Color: White for dark images, Black for light ones.
  • Secure: Processing is local, your photos never leave your device.