How to combine several photos into one on a Samsung phone: 5 proven methods

Creating collages from several photos on a smartphone Samsung is a task that every second user faces. Według statistics Google Play, photo editing applications are installed more than 50 million times monthly, and the lion's share of requests is for combining images. But not everyone knows that for this it is not necessary to download third-party apps: modern flagships Galaxy S24, A55 or even budget models Galaxy M already have built-in tools for stitching images.

In this article you will find 5 working methods - from standard functions One UI up to professional applications with advanced settings. We'll look at how to combine photos, add frames, change the order of images, and even create animated collages. And you will also find out what without loss of quality, add frames, rearrange images, and even create animated collages. And you will also find out what hidden functions of the editor Samsung Gallery allow you to combine pictures in one touch without installing additional apps.

1. Standard editor Galaxy Gallery: hidden features

Many users do not suspect that the built-in application Gallery on Samsung can not only view photos, but also edit them. The function of combining images is hidden in the collage creation menu, and it works even on devices with One UI 5.0 and newer (including Galaxy S23 FE, A34, M54).

To use it:

• 📱 Open the application Gallery and select the folder with the necessary photos.
• 🔍 Click on the icon ⋮ (Three dots) → Create → Collage.
• 🖼️ Select from 2 to 9 photos (the maximum depends on the model phone).
• 🎨 Select a layout: Grid, Free form or Animation (available on flagships).
• ✨ Adjust the borders, background and save the result in JPEG or PNG.

The main advantage of this method is there is no need to install additional apps. However, there are also disadvantages: a limited number of layouts (only 6 options) and the lack of tools for precise cropping. If you need to combine photos with perfect joining, it is better to use specialized ones. applications.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with One UI 4.1 and older (for example, Galaxy S21 or Note 20), the collage creation interface may differ. If you do not have the item Collage, update the application Gallery via Galaxy Store.

2. Application Google Photos: automatic merging with AI

Google Photos is one of the most underrated applications for working with images on AndroidIt not only stores your photos in the cloud, but also offers tools for editing them, including creating collages. Algorithms artificial intelligence automatically select the best combinations of photos by analyzing them. colors, composition and even emotions on faces.

How to stitch together photos through Google Photos:

• 🌐 Install the application from Play Market (if they are not already there).
• 📂 Open the section Library → Utilities → Collage.
• 🖼️ Select from 2 to 50 photos (the maximum depends on the application version).
• ✨ Wait until the AI offers layout options, or create your own manually.
• 💾 Save the result in High quality (up to 16 MP) or Original resolution.

The advantage of this method is automatic color correction and smart cropping. For example, if the background is too dark in one photo, and too light in the other, Google Photos aligns them in front. merging. However, for precise work with layers (for example, overlaying one photo on another), it is better to use Photoshop Express or PicsArt.

Function	Galaxy Gallery	Google Photo
Maximum photos in collage	9	50
Automatic layout selection	❌ No	✅ Yes (with AI)
Editing layers	❌ No	❌ No
Animation collages	✅ Yes (on flagships)	❌ No
Save in original quality	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (if you pay for storage)

3. PicsArt i Photoshop Express: professional tools

If you need not just to glue photos, but to create designer collage with effects, text and fine-tuning layers, pay attention to PicsArt i Adobe Photoshop Express. These applications offer hundreds of templates, retouching tools and even the ability to remove the background in one touch.

Step-by-step guide for PicsArt:

1. 📱 Install the application and open it.
2. 🖼️ Click + → Collage → Select photo.
3. 🎨 Select a layout (there are even 3D effects i Polaroid).
4. ✏️ Edit each photo separately: crop, add filters or stickers.
5. 💾 Save the project in PNG (with transparent background) or JPEG.

B Photoshop Express the process is a little more complicated, but there is Smart Crop toolthat automatically removes unnecessary elements from the edges of the photo before gluing. This is especially useful if you combine pictures with different resolutions (for example, 12 MP i 48 MP).

⚠️ Attention: In the free version PicsArt there will be a watermark on the finished collage. To remove it, there will be a watermark. you need to subscribe or export the image through workarounds (for example, take a screenshot and crop the edges).

Check the resolution of the output file|Make sure there are no watermarks|Compare the colors at the edges of the photo|Crop unnecessary fields-->

4. Online services: merging without installing applications

If your phone doesn’t have enough memory or you don’t want to download additional apps, you can use online editors. They work directly in the browser and support most of the functions of their desktop counterparts, among the most popular:

• 🌐 Canva - more than 1000 collage templates, including stories. for Instagram.
• 🌐 Fotor —a simple interface with automatic adjustment of photos to the selected layout.
• 🌐 PhotoJoiner —a specialized service for gluing images into one canvas.

How to work with Canva on the phone:

1. 📱 Open the site canva.com in a browser Chrome or Samsung Internet.
2. 🔍 In the search, enter "Collage" and select the appropriate template.
3. 🖼️ Upload photos from your phone (click Downloads → Select images).
4. 🎨 Drag the pictures to the desired cells and edit them.
5. 💾 Click Share → Download and select format PNG or JPEG.

The main disadvantage of online services is depending on Internet speedIf you have a slow connection (for example, 3G or unstable 4G), uploading high-resolution photos may take several minutes. In addition, some services (for example, Fotor) in the free version limit the maximum resolution of the output file to 2000×2000 px.

How to bypass the restrictions of online editors?

Some services (for example, PhotoJoiner) allow you to download the result without watermarks if you open the page in computer mode in a browser. To do this, in Chrome click ⋮ → Desktop version of the site.

5. Secret mode DeX: stitching photos like on a PC

Owners of flagship models Samsung (starting from Galaxy S8) can use the mode DeX, which turns the phone into a full-fledged computer. In this mode, all functions are available One UI, but with a convenient interface, like on a desktop PC. This is especially convenient for accurately merging photos, since you can use a mouse and keyboard.

How to turn on DeX and merge photos:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to the monitor via HDMI adapter (or use wireless DeX on supported models).
• 🖥️ An option will appear in the notification panel DeX —activate it.
• 📂 Open Gallery and select a photo as in normal mode.
• 🎨 Use PC version of the editor to more accurately customize the collage.

In DeX mode you can also install full versions graphic editors, for example, GIMP or Krita via Linux on DeX (available on Galaxy Note 10+, S20 Ultra and newer). This will allow you to work with layers as on a professional PC.

⚠️ Attention: The mode DeX consumes significantly more energy than the regular interface. If you have less than 30% charge left, connect your phone to a charger, otherwise it may turn off during editing.

6. Automation: gluing photos via Tasker or Shortcuts

For advanced users who often combine photos using the same template, you can customize automation this process. For example, using an application Tasker or a built-in tool Short commands (Bixby Routines).

An example of automatic collage creation via Bixby Routines:

1. 🤖 Open Settings → Additional features → Bixby Routines.
2. 🔄 Create a new routine with the condition "Gallery is open".
3. ⚙️ Add an action "Launch application" → "Google Photos".
4. 📌 In the action settings, specify a direct link to the collage section: googlephotos://collage.

More flexible settings allow Tasker. With its help, you can create a script that will:

• 📁 Automatically select the last 5 photos from the folder DCIM/Camera.
• 🖼️ Combine them into a collage using PicsArt according to a given template.
• 📤 Save the result in cloud Google Drive or send to Telegram.

To set up such scenarios you will need basic knowledge of automation rights to use accessibility features (ADB or Accessibility Service). If you have never worked with Tasker, start with simple routines in Bixby.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of photo joining method depends on your goals:

• 📱 Quickly and without installing apps → Galaxy Gallery or Google Photos.
• 🎨 Designer collage with effects → PicsArt or Photoshop Express.
• 🌐 No space on the phone → online services (Canva, Fotor).
• 🖥️ Maximum accuracy → mode DeX + desktop editors.
• ⚙️ Automation → Tasker or Bixby Routines.

If you often share collages on social networks, pay attention to optimization for a specific platform:

• 📷 Instagram Stories: aspect ratio 9:16, resolution 1080×1920 px.
• 👥 VK/Facebook: 1200×630 px for posts, 1080×1080 px for square images.
• 🐦 Twitter (X): 1200×675 px for preview, 4096×4096 px maximum.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about gluing photos to Samsung

❓ Is it possible to combine photos with different resolutions without losing quality?

Yes, but with reservations. When stitching through Galaxy Gallery or Google Photos images will be automatically scaled to the overall size, which may result in loss of detail. To avoid this:

1. Use Photoshop Express and manually adjust the size. canvas for the largest photo.
2. In online services (for example, Canva) select the option "Save in original quality".
3. If the difference in resolution is critical (for example, 12 MP i 108 MP), first enlarge the smaller photo through AI tools (for example, Remini).

❓ Why do photos turn out blurry after gluing?

Blurriness usually occurs for three reasons:

1. Automatic compression: many applications save collages in JPEG s by default quality 80-90%. Check the export settings.
2. Scaling: if the source photos have different resolutions, the editor can stretch the lower one, which leads to pixelation. The solution is to crop the photo to the same size manually.
3. Limitations of online services: some web editors (for example, Fotor in the free version) reduce the resolution of the output file. Try Canva or desktop counterparts.

To avoid blurriness, save the collage in PNG or select the option "Maximum quality".

❓ How to make an animated collage (GIF) on Samsung?

Create GIF from several photos possible in three ways:

1. Galaxy Gallery (on flagships): select a photo → Create → Animation → adjust the speed and save as GIF.
2. Google Photos: select pictures → Utilities → Animation.
3. PicsArt: + → GIF → Select photo → set transitions and duration.

For advanced GIFs with effects, use GIPHY CAM or ImgPlay.

❓ Is it possible to glue photos so that they merge into one (without frames)?

Yes, for this you need to use supported applications layers and masks:

1. Photoshop Express: select photo → Layers → Add image → adjust transparency and position.
2. PicsArt: tool "Double exposure" allows you to overlay one photo on top of another with smooth transitions.
3. Snapseed: function "Double exposure" (requires manual adjustment of the mask).

For a perfect merge, use the tool "Eraser" or "Brush"to erase unnecessary edges.

❓ Where are the finished ones saved? collages on Samsung?

The saving location depends on the application:

• Galaxy Gallery: folder DCIM → Collage or Pictures → Collages.
• Google Photos: automatically uploaded to the cloud, but a copy remains in Pictures → Google Photos.
• PicsArt/Photoshop Express: folder PicsArt or Adobe in internal memory.
• Online services: usually offer to save to Downloads (Download).

In order not to lose the collage, we recommend copying it to Google Drive immediately after creation. or Samsung Cloud.