How to Make a Photo Collage on iPhone

Whether you’re creating a scrapbook page for a recent trip or just want to compile snapshots of everyday moments with loved ones, it’s easy to pull images from your iPhone’s photo album and create a collage right on your device.


So if you’re interested, read on as we take a look at the 2 easy ways to create a collage on your iPhone!


How to make a collage on your iPhone with Canva

Canva is one of the most popular free graphic design software. Its simple user interface makes it easy for everyone to use.

Canva has thousands of photo collage templates for you to choose from. But in this article, we will show you how to create a collage on your iPhone from scratch. This way you have full control over the end result.

You must first download Canva from the App Store. Launch it and follow the on-screen instructions to create an account. Then follow these steps to create a photo collage on your iPhone:

  1. In which home tab, look for collage in the search bar. Tap on photo collage.
  2. Choose create spaces.
  3. Now select the elements Tab. Scroll down to grid Category and tap See everything.
  4. Choose your preferred grid.
  5. After loading, tap Distance from the bottom menu to to adjust the grid boundaries.
  6. Tap part of the grid and then tap Substitute from the bottom menu to start adding photos from your iPhone’s camera roll. Repeat this step for other parts of the collage.
  7. To reposition a photo in the collage, double-tap and drag it.
  8. When you’re done, tap Split Icon (arrow comes out of a box). You can save it on your iPhone photos app or share it on social media.

Downloads: Canva (Free, in-app purchases available)

The steps above are the basic steps to creating a collage on your iPhone with Canva, but there are more ways to get the most out of the Canva app. For your photo collage, you can apply filters, edit each photo and add other elements like text, stickers, graphics and more. Most of these features are also free!

How to create a collage with an iPhone shortcut

Shortcuts is a free built-in app on your iPhone that offers various handy iPhone shortcuts to automate your daily tasks. If you’re wondering how to make a photo collage on your iPhone without a third-party app, there’s a shortcut called Photo Grid that can get the job done.

Download Shortcuts from App Store first if you can’t find it on your iPhone. Then launch the app and follow these steps:

  1. In which abbreviations App, go to gallery Tab.
  2. Seek photo grid and tap on it.
  3. Tap on Add shortcut.
  4. Go back to abbreviations tab and tap on the newly added one photo grid Shortcut.
  5. On your iPhone, select the photos you want to create a collage from, then tap Add to.
  6. Wait a moment. When it’s done, your iPhone will show you a preview of the collage.
  7. When you are happy with the collage, tap picture to select your preferred destination to save your photo.

Downloads: Shortcuts (Free)

Finally, tap Finished to exit the window. Now go to your chosen target file to access your collage.

If you’re up for a little challenge, you can still try to create your own shortcut to combine two photos on your iPhone!

Merge images and create a collage on your iPhone

A photo collage is a great way to showcase multiple images in one image. Canva offers the most customization options when creating a collage on your iPhone.

However, if you just want to combine photos quickly, just use an iPhone shortcut and you’ll have your finished collage in seconds.

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