Choose a layout for the story
Start by deciding how many images the viewer needs. Two images can create a clear comparison. Three can show a feature, detail, and context. Four or six work well for a grid of variants. A five-, seven-, or eight-image photo-booth layout can feel more playful, while nine equal tiles create a dense overview.
Choose a layout based on the content rather than the maximum number of files. A board with too many small tiles can make every image difficult to understand. If one image is the hero, choose a layout with a larger feature tile and smaller supporting tiles. If all images have equal importance, use a balanced grid.
Upload one tile at a time
When each tile has its own upload area, you can replace one image without rebuilding the board. Select the intended tile, choose a local image, and check that the new file appears in that slot. This is safer than uploading a group and hoping file order matches the layout, especially when you need to replace the third or seventh image later.
Keep filenames descriptive while you work. Names such as front-view, detail-handle, and packaging make it easier to identify the right tile. If a tile is empty, leave it empty until you know what should go there; an intentional blank can be better than a random image that distracts from the set.
Fit the photo inside its tile
A collage tile is a small canvas inside the larger board. The source photo may be wider or taller than that tile, so the editor needs a rule for fitting it. Fill the tile when you want the image to use the available space, then move the photo within the tile so the important region is visible. Do not stretch the source independently in width and height.
Use zoom and position separately. Zoom changes how much of the source is visible; movement chooses which part appears. If a product label sits near the edge, zoom out slightly and move the image until the label is safe. If the background is the important context, zooming in too far can remove the reason the image was included.
SizeCraft collage workflow
- Choose a collage template.
Select a 2-to-9 layout based on the number and importance of the images. - Upload into a specific tile.
Click the tile you want to fill and select one image. Repeat for the next tile. - Adjust each photo inside its tile.
Select the tile, then use its zoom and position controls without moving other photos. - Add optional layers.
Shapes, text, dimensions, and privacy covers can explain the board when they have a clear purpose. - Review the complete board.
Check tile order, visual balance, and every uploaded image before exporting.
Use shapes without distorting the photo
Shape crops can make one tile stand out, but the shape must remain proportional. A circle should remain a circle even when the tile is a rectangle. A star, heart, hexagon, or badge needs enough room around its points or curves so the edge is not clipped. Adjust the shape boundary independently from the photo scale whenever possible.
If the tile is small, a complex shape can become hard to recognize. Compare the shaped tile with a normal rectangle and choose the version that communicates the content fastest. Shapes are most useful when they signal a meaningful detail, not when they reduce the readable area for decoration.
Add text and dimensions carefully
A collage may need a short title, a variant name, or a size label. Keep text in a separate layer so it can be moved or deleted without changing the photo. Use one consistent font and a clear scale across the board. Put labels near their tile rather than in a position where a viewer cannot tell which photo they describe.
Dimension arrows can explain a product comparison, but several long arrows across a small board create noise. Use one or two markers, align their endpoints with the measured edge, and verify that the number comes from a real specification. If one tile needs privacy coverage, add a cover to that tile and inspect the complete export.
Keep the board editable
When replacing an image, change only the target tile. When deleting a layer or tile image, check that the remaining tiles stay in the intended order. If an overlay is selected, click outside it to review the clean board before moving on. A simple, predictable layer order prevents an image from appearing above a text label or a privacy cover from being hidden underneath the source.
Export a review copy before publishing. Open it outside the editor and check small text, tile boundaries, color consistency, and the visual weight of the board. A collage can look balanced while editing at a large scale but become crowded when displayed as a listing image or phone preview.
Collage checklist
- The number of tiles matches the story you want to tell.
- Each image is uploaded to the intended tile.
- Photos move and scale inside their own tile without stretching.
- Shapes remain proportional and fully visible.
- Text, dimensions, and privacy covers are attached to the correct visual area.
- The exported board opens and remains readable at a small size.