For modern computer users, creating a photo collage is not a problem. Special programs provide a lot of possibilities for photo collage. Each of these programs has its own positive and negative sides.
A collage consists of a series of photographs, various decorative elements and overlay effects. Picasa 3 and Adobe Photoshop are perfect for creating photo collages. Their interface is simple and straightforward. Having in stock a sufficient number of photos, you are limited only by your own imagination and time to create a photo collage.
How to create a photo collage in Picasa 3
Picasa 3 is a free, feature-rich program that will be a great help for beginners trying to create a photo collage on their own. The first version of this program appeared over twelve years ago. First you need to download it and install it on your computer.
Then press the special button "File" and add all the photos from which you plan to create a collage. In the built-in file manager, select all the photos and select the "Create collage" command. After these manipulations, you will have two tabs in the left column. In one of them, the user can adjust parameters such as brightness, contrast and background of the loaded images. And in the second tab, all the photos necessary to create a collage have already been added.
Use normal mouse actions to drag the images to the Collage tab. To add a picture, click on the green plus icon. Now press the button "Create collage" and save the picture in the desired format. At this point, the process can be considered complete. The photo collage is ready.
Create a photo collage in Adobe Photoshop
This commercial program is preferred by advanced users and graphic design professionals. But, in principle, the Adobe Photoshop program can be mastered by any user who used simple graphic editors.
First, install the program on your computer and run it. Drag photos into the program. Place each downloaded image in the right place. Use the Shift key to resize the image or flip it if necessary. All images must be placed in the composition you want.
Now form the background layer and select it in the layer stack on the right. Then use a fill for the transparent area of the background. Right-click on one of the layers and choose Flatten Image. Export your collage to graphic format. This can be done using the "Save" button. The collage of photos is ready.
