If you are going to make a collage out of your photos, but do not own the graphics editor "Photoshop", do not despair. You can solve this problem with the help of other programs that are easy to use and very effective. With them, the process of creating a collage will become an exciting experience.
Collage software
To create an unusual collage from digital images, it is not necessary to own the Photoshop program, because there are a sufficient number of specialized applications. You just need to choose the most suitable version of the program for yourself. It's even better if you install multiple applications on your computer. In this case, you will be able to create unusual collages without much effort and knowledge, since in most programs there is a clear and convenient interface and hint wizards.
What can be used to create a photo collage? There are many programs specially designed for this purpose. Here are just a few of them.
Wondershare Photo Collage Studio has in its set all the tools you need to quickly create collages - a rich set of frames, masks, templates, filters, cliparts, stamps and other decorations. With this program you can easily create not only a photo collage, but also your own calendar with your photos. You can save the finished image in one of the formats PNG, JEPG, BMP, JPG, TIFF.
PhotoCollage is a great option for those who want to create an unusual image from their images. The program is clear and easy to use.
Collage Wizard is a product of AMS Software, which also allows you to make an original collage in just a few steps. Original images are also obtained using the Collage Studio program from the same manufacturer AMS Software. You just need to choose a ready-made template, place photos on it, decorate with additional elements, save and print.
FotoCollage, Photo Collage Max will also help in the process of creating collages. They are functional, as they allow you not only to use ready-made template options, but also to create your own, and at the same time are very easy to use. Even a beginner can master them. And that's not all photo collage software. In fact, there are many more of them. So search, choose and create.
"Photo collage" for original image decoration
Before work, following the wizard's prompts, install on your computer one of the programs designed to create a photo collage. Select the images from which you plan to make a photo collage. For convenience, copy or move them to a separate folder. After you finish your preparatory work, start creating your own masterpiece.
To do this, launch the program - in this case - FotoCollage ("Photo collage") by clicking on the shortcut on the desktop (it is installed automatically) or find the application in the "Start" menu in the "All Programs" section. After the program is loaded, in a new window select the "Create a new project" item. Then, from the options presented in the new window, select the type of collage project that best suits your idea. Choose a page template for your collage. So, the program offers several options: simple, textured, chaotic, Polaroid style, original.
The next step is choosing a collage template. In the program, depending on the photos and your idea, you can use one of the options: simple, children's, wedding, New Year's, seasons, travel, ancient, abstract. For the convenience of working in the "Photo Collage" there is a preview window that allows you to visually represent the design of the future image. After deciding on a collage template, click the "Next" button and specify the parameters of the finished image: its height and width, resolution and orientation (landscape or portrait).
If you prefer to create your own, individual, collage project, use the first option - "Clean project", select here the page format, image width and height, resolution, orientation. If you need to change the page format, use the "Format Editor" function.
When you move on to the next stage of the creative process, add the necessary photos to the project. To do this, on the left side of the working window in the "Photos" section, check and open the folder with the necessary images. Now select photos and drag and drop them onto the finished template. In this case, the photos will automatically take the required size.
After you fill the page with photos, in the "Background" section (on the left side of the working window), if you want, apply your background, choosing a gradient, solid color, texture or image as the background image.
In the Effects and Frames section, select frames for your collage images. To do this, just select the desired frame option and drag it onto a specific photo with the mouse. If you wish, you can decorate your collage with text and additional decorations. The finished photo will only have to be saved. To do this, in the "File" menu, select the "Save as image" or "Save JPEG with quality setting" option and specify the collage quality in percentage. Without closing the program, you can print the finished photo. Or do it any other time.
Similarly, a photo is created in the Photo Collage Max program, which will also do all the main work for you. All you need to do is choose a template, place photos and decorate your collage.
