Side-by-Side Photo Collage
Compare two moments with matched crops and a clean dividing gap.
A side-by-side layout is the clearest way to invite a comparison. Two equal panels sit next to each other so the viewer's eye moves naturally from one to the other.
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JPG, PNG or WebP - up to 20 photos - 25MB each
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- 3600px
- Maximum high-resolution export
Structure built for side-by-side comparisons
The cell proportions are tuned to keep side-by-side comparisons balanced and easy to read.
Nothing is locked
Reorder, crop, zoom and rotate each photo after the layout opens.
Any canvas ratio
Pair the layout with square, portrait, story, widescreen or print sizes.
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A simple creative workflow
Add your photos
Drag and drop or choose JPG, PNG or WebP images from your device.
Pick the arrangement
Open the recommended side-by-side comparisons layout, or let Auto balance the photos for you.
Reorder and crop
Drag to reorder, then set each photo's focal point, zoom and rotation.
Style the finish
Adjust spacing, corner radius, borders, background and aspect ratio.
Export and share
Download PNG, JPEG and WebP at your chosen size — clean and watermark-free.
Make the comparison obvious
Side-by-side works when the two photos share something — the same subject, the same location, or the same framing. Matching the crop and zoom on both sides makes the difference between them jump out.
A thin, even gap keeps the two panels connected; a border around each adds a crisp, editorial separation.
- Couples and paired portraits
- Product angles and options
- Same scene, different time of day
Vertical or horizontal?
Landscape photos usually sit best in a horizontal side-by-side, while tall phone photos suit a vertical split. Choose the canvas ratio that lets both images stay large.
Use the divider as a reference line
The join between panels gives the eye a strong boundary. Align a tabletop, horizon or product base across it to connect the photographs. Leave more space when the pair represents unrelated subjects that should remain separate.
For tall portraits, begin with a wider overall canvas so each half has enough room. For wide landscapes, compare a stacked arrangement before committing to columns. The goal is to retain the subject, not force every source into the same tight crop.
Questions about side-by-side photo collage
How do I put two photos next to each other?
Open the side-by-side layout, drop in both photos, match their crops, then set an even gap and export a single combined image.
Which file formats can I export?
You can download your collage as PNG, JPEG or WebP, and set the output quality and dimensions before saving.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The editor decodes and renders your photos inside the current browser tab. Image pixels, filenames and EXIF data are never sent to Photo To Collage.
Is Photo To Collage free to use?
Yes. Photo To Collage is completely free with no subscription, trial limit or hidden export fee. You can create, edit and download as many collages as you like.
Will my collage have a watermark?
No. Every PNG, JPEG and WebP download is clean, with no Photo To Collage branding placed on the image.
Can I make this collage on my phone?
Yes. The editor is touch-friendly and runs in mobile browsers, so you can add, reorder, crop and export photos on a phone or tablet.