Image Combiner FAQ
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Image Combiner runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript
and the HTML5 Canvas. Your photos are never sent to our servers or
any third party, and they never leave your device. This is also
why the tool feels almost instant. There is no network round
trip waiting on a remote upload or download.
What image formats does the image combiner support?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WEBP, and GIF (the first frame is used
for animated GIFs). The combined image can be exported as JPEG,
PNG, or WebP. Choose PNG or WebP if you need to preserve
transparency; choose JPEG for the smallest file size at high
visual quality.
How do I choose between horizontal, vertical, and grid layouts?
Horizontal suits two or three images you want to read left to
right, such as comparisons, panoramas, or progress shots. Vertical works
for sequences that flow top to bottom, such as tutorial steps or
long screenshots. Grid is the right choice for four or more
images, or whenever the overall composition matters more than the
reading order.
What is the difference between the image combiner sizing modes?
Original preserves each image at its native size.
Magnify enlarges smaller images to match the
largest in the set, which can soften low-resolution sources.
Reduce scales the largest down to match the
smallest, which is the safest default for mixed dimensions because
it never enlarges anything. Crop trims from the
center to a uniform size, which produces a perfectly even grid but
discards content at the edges.
How do I combine photos for a side-by-side before/after?
Upload your two images, select the horizontal layout, and set
spacing to zero. Use "Reduce" or "Crop" mode so both halves end up
the same height. A thin border with a contrasting color (white or
black usually works well) makes the dividing line clear without
dominating the composition.
Can I combine pictures of different sizes?
Yes. The sizing modes exist exactly for this. "Reduce" is usually
the most forgiving, because it never enlarges anything, so quality is
preserved. If you need a perfectly uniform grid and you do not
mind losing some edge content, switch to "Crop" instead.
How do I make a photo collage for Instagram?
Choose the grid layout, set the number of columns to match your
photo count (2 columns for 4 images, 3 for 9, and so on), open
"More options" and set the aspect ratio to 1:1. The exported image
will fit Instagram's feed without being cropped on upload.
Can I combine multiple images at once?
There is no fixed limit, but combining a very large number of
high-resolution images can slow your browser down because all of
the work happens locally on your device. For more than around
30–40 images, grid layouts handle the count better than horizontal
or vertical, and lowering the maximum output dimensions in "More
options" helps if you run into memory pressure.
What is the maximum size for the combined image?
The combined image is automatically scaled to fit within 8000
pixels on its longest edge to keep export reliable across
browsers. Aspect ratio is always preserved. If you need a smaller
file for sharing, set explicit width and height limits in "More
options" before downloading.
Does the image combiner work on mobile?
Yes. The interface adapts to phone and tablet screens, and the
drag-to-reorder controls, color pickers, and all other features
work with touch. Pasting from the clipboard depends on the mobile
browser. Safari and Chrome on recent versions both support it.
Can the image combiner export a transparent background?
A transparent background lets the spacing between images become
see-through, which is useful when you plan to place the combined
image on top of another design in tools like Photoshop, Figma, or
Canva. Transparency is only preserved when exporting to PNG or
WebP. JPEG does not support it and will fall back to a solid
color.
Is this image combiner really free?
Yes. There is no signup, no paid tier, no watermark on exported
images, and no limit on how many times you can use it. The site
is supported by advertising, which is why you may see ads
alongside the tool.