Build a collage
Step-by-step walkthrough of the Frame flow — how to fit multiple photos into one case design.
A collage is the right move when you have more than one photo you want on the case — a couple, a family, a year of memories, a pet from every angle. The Frame tab handles the layout for you; you just fill the slots.
1. Decide how many photos
Start by counting the photos you want to use. The number drives which layout fits best:
- 2–3 photos — clean side-by-side or stacked layouts
- 4–6 photos — grid layouts with a bit of breathing room
- 8–15 photos — sudoku-style grids that read as one big mosaic
You can always switch layouts mid-design — your photos move into the new slots automatically.
2. Open Gallery → Frame
In the bottom toolbar, tap Gallery, then the Frame sub-tab.
The grid in the middle shows layouts. Each one has numbered slots — that's how many photos it fits. The left rail filters by category (plain numbered grids, paper, animals, holidays, hearts, and more — see pick a frame layout for the full breakdown).
3. Pick a layout and start filling slots
Tap a frame to apply it to the case. Each numbered slot is a placeholder waiting for a photo.
- Tap slot 1 — pick a photo from your camera roll
- Tap slot 2 — pick the next one
- Continue until every slot is filled
The order doesn't matter much — most layouts read in a natural flow regardless. If you want to swap two photos, tap one of them, choose Click to change images, and pick the replacement.
4. Fine-tune each photo
Once a slot has a photo, tap that photo to bring up the image toolbar.
The most common tweaks:
- Auto-layout: Fill or Crop. Each slot has its own. If a photo looks pinched in its slot, switch from Fill to Crop. The crop article covers when to use each.
- Rotate or Flip Horizontally / Vertically — adjust orientation for each photo independently. See rotate, flip, and arrange.
- AI Expand — if a photo doesn't fully fill its slot, expand it with one tap. See expand an image with AI.
5. Add a finishing touch (optional)
Most collages stand on their own, but a small accent ties them together:
- A short caption along the bottom of the case (add text)
- A sticker in one corner — anniversary date, an emoji, a name (add stickers)
- A solid background color in any uncovered space (choose a background)
6. Check the score and pay
The five-star score on the left edge updates as you go. If anything below 100 surfaces a question mark, tap it to see what's flagged — usually a single slot wants a Crop instead of a Fill, or a slot needs to be filled larger.
Tap Pay when the score is where you want it, then follow the on-screen instructions on the kiosk to print.
Two ways to go custom
If you want a layout that goes beyond the presets, you have options:
- Place photos by hand. Add each photo via the Images tab and arrange them with layer controls — full control over where each one sits.
- Layer on a Gallery template. Start from a curated case design in the Gallery tab and add your own photos on top.
For the categorical breakdown of what each Frame style looks like, head to pick a frame layout.