Guides · Collages · Published September 22, 2026

How to Put Two Photos Side by Side

A two-photo collage is useful for comparisons, before-and-after images and paired memories. Matching crop balance and spacing makes the result feel intentional even when the source photos have different shapes.

Choose two compatible images

Select photos with enough room to crop. Images with similar lighting or a shared subject often feel connected, but contrast can also work when the collage is meant to compare two states.

Select a two-photo layout

Open Photo Collage Maker, add both images and filter layouts for two photos. Choose a side-by-side or stacked arrangement based on the final screen or page.

Reposition each crop

Select a frame, zoom the photo and drag it until the important subject is visible. Avoid placing a face directly against the internal divider. If the order feels wrong, swap the two images.

Adjust canvas and spacing

Set the output shape, outer margin, gap and corner radius. Small, consistent spacing works for comparisons; a wider gap and rounded corners can suit a scrapbook-like result.

Export in the right format

Use JPG for a photographic collage with a solid background. Use PNG when sharp graphic elements or transparency matter. Download the result and inspect it at the size where it will be shared.

Use the tool

Ready to try it? Open Photo Collage Maker. Your image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to ImageGarage.

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