How to make a photo collage on your Android phone or tablet
Photo collages are a neat way to stitch your vacation memories and share them across social media platforms. Thanks to Google Photos andseveral photo editing apps, making photo collages on yourtop Android tabletor phone doesn’t get any better. You don’t need a professional photo editing app on the desktop to create a collage. You can create a trendy collage on your Android phone in a few minutes. Let’s start with the default Gallery apps and move to third-party options.
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Use Google Photos to make a photo collage
Google transformed Google Photos from the default gallery app on Android to a do-it-all tool to edit, back up, organize, and share your photos and videos seamlessly with others. The company revamped the collage maker tool with neat designs and templates.
Follow these steps to create a collage or manually using Google Photos' AI magic.
Google Photos can also find similar photos and suggest a collage in your album. For example, we had vacation photos in the gallery. Google Photos automatically created a stunning collage summing up the tour.
Google took some time polishing up the Collage maker in the Photos app. However, the search giant nailed the execution with the recent update. Most users won’t need a third-party app to create a memorable collage on Android.
Create a photo collage on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet
The defaultGallery app on Samsung phonesis feature-rich. You can use it to create unique photo collages on the go.
Samsung has done a decent job with the default collage tool in the Gallery app. We would like to see more design templates in future updates.
Create photo collages using Pixlr
Pixlr is one of the best third-party apps for creating stunning collages. You can start with basic collage layouts or pick one of the templates.
The default collage styles might be too basic for some. You can explore the Pixlr templates section for ready-to-use options.
Pixlr runs on a freemium model. You must start a subscription at $12 a year to remove ads.
Use Canva to create photo collages
Canva is a leading graphics design tool among consumers. The app offers thousands of templates to create eye-catching collages with minimal effort. Canva also auto-saves your designs so you can start on mobile and continue the design on a desktop.
Canva’s free version should be sufficient for most people. If you want to access millions of stock photos and premium templates, schedule content on social media, and more, upgrade to Canva Pro for $120 per year.
Use Adobe Express to create collages on Android
Adobe Express is a robust Canva alternative from Adobe. You can take it for a spin and create mesmerizing collages using the steps below. If you prefer Adobe’s offering or have a relevant Creative Cloud subscription, use the steps below to create collages.
Adobe saves your collage on the device, and it’s ready to use.
Make collages using AI on Android
So far, we have talked about creating collages manually. If you want to make an eye-popping collage without much effort, use Microsoft Designer. It’s an AI-powered graphics design tool from the software giant to bring out your imagination. The app is available in Preview. Let’s check it in action.
If you are curious about Microsoft’s latest AI-powered tool, check our dedicated guide tolearn more about Microsoft Designer.
Making photo collages is easier than ever on Android
Google has done a commendable job with collage support in the Photos app. Most users should be fine with the default gallery app on Android to get the job done. You can glance over thebest Google Photos tips and tricksto get the most out of it. Microsoft Designer is another solid offering if you prefer to play with AI tools. If you make collages of your selfies in different poses, read our dedicatedguide to improve your selfie game.
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