You can paint one yourself using the included brush tool, choose a preset such as a paw print or puzzle piece, or load any black-and-white graphic image in PNG format. The “More” shape option allows you to choose a specific a custom shape. You can also choose a letter or a word clicking the ellipses next to the text option lets you select the font, set text spacing, or even choose a symbol (which is helpful if you’re looking for a specific dingbat). Three basic options are provided: rectangle, heart, and circle. The Shape subsection allows you to set the shape for the collage. Hop over to the options section, and click Shape and Size (if it’s not already selected).ģ. This will show you a mockup of the current layout, which you’ll see chosen by radio button in the Shape and Size tab. Finally, click OK to export the entire album to the new folder.Ģ.

This adds a new folder to the Desktop, so that the exported photos will be easy to find.

Now click New Folder, enter an appropriate name, and click Create. Click Export, and then in the left sidebar, click Desktop. Use the pop-up menus to set the Kind pop-up menu to JPEG, the Quality to Maximum and the Size to Medium. Once you’re satisfied with your selections, click the album name (in the left sidebar) once to highlight it and then choose File -> Export. Now fill up that album with your favorite pics (or perhaps pics with a theme, such as family vacations or your grandchildren). In iPhoto, choose File -> New -> Album, enter an appropriate name, and click Create.

Plan aheadĪ photo collage requires many photos-perhaps over 100-so your first step is to collect up the photos you’d like to use and drop them into an easy-to-access folder.

The $45 commercial version is targeted to businesses. The pro version also offers other advantages, such as the ability to save your collage in Photoshop PSD format, edit your collage in either Photoshop or GIMP, and save your workspace and settings. Shape Collage. Note that you can download and use the app for free, but unless you pay $25 for the pro version, a watermark appears on all collages. Here, I’ll show you how to take a collection of your favorite photos and turn them into artwork using Wracking your brain to come up with a fun present for a family member? A photo collage, printed and framed, might be the perfect solution.

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