Build a Collage Pin That Shows Your Whole Post at a Glance

The collage layout splits the pin in two. Photos fill a grid above the title and another grid below it, while a solid band across the middle carries your headline. Because the band is a flat color, the title stays readable no matter how busy the pictures are, and the grid lets one pin show several steps, rooms, or products at once.

Click a photo to drag it · drag a corner or scroll to zoom · click an empty slot to add one

1 Photos
    2 Title & branding
    Mix fonts in one title

    Type words from your title and pick a font for them. The rest stays in the main font. The first matching row wins.

    3 Layout & style
    Style presets
    Title
    Accent
    Band

    Shortcuts: Ctrl+Enter download · Ctrl+D duplicate & remix · Esc deselect photo

    Anatomy of the collage layout

    Use it when a single photo cannot tell the story. A roundup of seven bookshelf ideas, a recipe with its stages, or a gift guide with six items all read faster as a grid. Thin accent-colored rules sit on the band edges to separate text from images and tie the pin to your brand colors without extra decoration. The whole pin stays tidy and easy to scan.

    Photo grid

    Photos are placed in a grid on both sides of the band. Click any photo in the preview to drag it into a better position, then zoom with the corner handles or the slider. Cropping each tile separately lets you keep the subject centered even when the originals are different shapes.

    Center title band

    The band is a solid block, so the title never fights with a photo for contrast. Pick any band color, and the editor sizes the bold uppercase title to fit the space. Line breaks you type are kept, which lets you control exactly where each line ends.

    Accent rules

    Thin rules run along the top and bottom edges of the band in your accent color. They act like a frame, separating the headline from the images without adding clutter. The same accent color highlights chosen words in the title, so the pin feels like one coordinated piece.

    Site name line

    Your site name prints at the bottom of the pin, which keeps the source visible when the image is saved or shared. Set it once in the brand kit and it stays in your browser for the next pin, along with your colors and fonts.

    Best for

    • Roundup and listicle posts
    • Gift guides
    • Recipe collections
    • Room and outfit inspiration
    • Step-by-step process posts
    • Product comparisons

    Design tips

    Match photos before you add them

    A collage looks professional when the tiles feel related. Choose photos with a similar light and color temperature, or lower the photo dim slightly on the brightest one so no tile jumps out. Mixed warm and cool shots read as messy, even when each photo is good on its own. Taking a few minutes to choose a matched set pays off more than any later styling.

    Lead with a number and highlight it

    Collages promise several things, so a title that starts with a count fits naturally. A leading number is highlighted in your accent color automatically, which gives the eye an entry point. Pair it with a second highlighted phrase only if it carries meaning, such as a key benefit. Numbers also set expectations, so make sure the count in the title matches what the post actually delivers.

    Choose the photo count by the story

    Two photos suit a before and after or a pair of options. Four works for a four-step process or a seasonal set. Six is the ceiling, and it suits a true roundup. If your post has ten items, show the six strongest and let the title carry the full count. Viewers will still understand the scope of the post, and the strongest images give them the best first impression of what is inside.

    Keep the band quiet

    The band should be the calmest part of the pin. Use a deep neutral or a single brand color, keep the title to three short lines, and let the accent rules do the decorating. A wide, condensed font such as Bebas Neue or Oswald fits long titles without shrinking them much. Test a few fonts in the editor, since the same words can feel very different in each.

    Mistakes to avoid

    Cramming in too many tiny photos

    Six photos on a phone screen are small. If the details matter, such as a recipe step or a product texture, use fewer tiles and crop closer. Reposition each photo so the subject fills its tile instead of leaving empty background around it.

    Low contrast between band and title

    A pale title on a mid-tone band looks fine on a laptop and vanishes on a phone. Pick a dark band with a white title, or a light band with a near-black title, and check the pin at thumbnail size before you download it.

    Accent color that clashes with the photos

    If the accent is brighter than anything in your pictures, the rules and highlights pull attention away from the content. Pull the accent from a photo instead, such as a warm yellow from a lemon or a muted green from a plant.

    Collage layout FAQs

    How many photos can a collage pin hold?

    The collage layout works with 2 to 6 photos. They fill the grid above and below the title band. You can reposition and zoom each one by clicking it in the preview, The result is a tidy grid, even when the source photos were shot in different orientations.

    Can I change the band and rule colors?

    Yes. Band color and accent color are separate controls, and the accent rules on the band edges follow the accent color. You can also try the color presets for a quick starting point, or tap Generate 5 Variants to compare options side by side.

    What size should a collage pin be?

    The default is 1000×1500, a tall pin shape that suits the grid well. You can also export 1080×1920 for a taller canvas or 1000×1000 for a square. The layout adjusts to the size you choose, and the download is a PNG file.

    Do my photos get uploaded anywhere?

    No. Photos stay in your browser while you work, and the pin is built on your device. The tool is free, needs no sign-up, and adds no watermark, so what you download is ready to use as is. Nothing is held back behind an upgrade.

    Is this pin maker really free with no watermark?

    Yes. Every layout, size and export is free, with no sign-up and no watermark on the PNG. The only branding on your pin is the site name you type in.

    Are my photos uploaded?

    No. Photos are processed inside your browser tab and never sent to a server. Closing the tab discards them.