You can customize most shapes by adjusting image spacing, number of images to use, image transparency, orientation, size and more. Just choose the images to use for the collage and then click on different shape masks to instantly preview the results. You can choose from a variety of shape masks that are organized into several different categories (animals, numbers, abstract, text etc.). Verdict:Ī well-designed and very configurable photo collage creator.ShapeX enables you to easily create custom photo collages in various shapes.

But if you do need more than spending $40 will remove the restrictions and add some new features. There's also a watermark, although don't be put off by that: it's placed well out of the way, and is so unobtrusive we barely noticed it. The free build of Shape Collage has a few restrictions: no commercial use, no PSD export, you can't move/ rotate/ reorder photos or save your work as a project. Set the collage size and it's ready to save as a JPG or PNG image. Your collage background can be set to a single colour, a photo, or made transparent.

Shape Collage offers full control over the number of photos to use, their spacing, shadows and more. You can even import an image as your template light areas will remain blank, dark parts are then used as a part of the collage. If this isn't enough then you're able to customise the shape with a simple painting tool. A Text option allows you to use the shape of any letter, and there are various simple clipart shapes on offer, including a cat, butterfly, star, jigsaw piece and footprint.

Click the 'Add' button, choose a few photos (local, from your online accounts or a general internet search), click 'Create' and that's it: your first collage.īy default this starts with an ordinary rectangle, but Grid, Heart and Rectangle shapes are just a click away. The program crams a lot of functionality into a single window, but smart interface design means it's still very easy to use. You're not restricted to creating collages with the standard rectangle or 'pile of photos' look: they can be whatever shape you like. Shape Collage is a photo collage tool with a difference.

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