Would you like to create captivating side-by-side photo magic on your iPhonewithouthaving to download another app? Bid those bulky desktops goodbye and let the simple trick that is hidden in plain sight work for you. Find out how to use your iPhone to create attractive collages and compelling before-and-afters without a second app to lift a finger.
Good to know : these apps can make your iPhone photos look like film. Give them a try!
Use the Shortcuts App to Merge Photos
Let hidden forces within the iPhone realm are harnessed to your benefit! Did you know that you can merge photos automatically? The secrets reside inside the Shortcuts application-a built-in automation engine for iPhones. If the Shortcuts app is hidden on your device, do not fret! A quick download from the App Store shall bring forth this wonderful feature. Life just got easier when it comes to photos!
Who’s ready to unlock the magic? Open the Shortcuts app, then tap the+icon in the top right corner to conjure a new shortcut into existence.
Name your shortcut. Now tap theSearch Actionsfield underneath.
Search forSelect Photosand tap to add it to your shortcut.
Unlock the power of batch selection! Simply expand the “Select Photos” options and flip the “Select Multiple” switch to ON.
Are you ready to merge your pictures into one wonderful image? Just search the word “image” through the search bar. Now, scroll a bit till you find theCombine Imagesoptionthe door leading to photo fusion creation.
Looking for a different view? By default, the holder will put your photos side-by-side. Tap Horizontally to let your creativity flow by either going Vertically for a flow from top-to-bottom or making a Grid for a ravishing collage.
Once again, tapDoneto finally save your shortcut.
Tip : get better at using Live Photos on iPhone with these tips.
Putting Two Photos Side by Side from the Photos App
On the famous main stage for the Shortcuts app, your creation awaits; front and center. Give it a decisive tap. (Avoid the siren song of those three tempting dots, or you’ll be redirected to the editing room!).
Select the images you want to merge horizontally in the order you want them to appear. Then pressAdd.
In the blink of an eye, your new Quick Shortcut has been delivered by the Shortcuts app. Bring up your Photos app – all ready to show off. Time to share your fantastic work? All yours.
Image Alignment Imperative: Don’t let a gallery go haywire! Uniform photo size and orientation keep mismatched images from awkward juxtapositions. Aim for visual harmony.
Or else, by dropping the additional steps, one can share straight away from the Photos app! Choosing any picture that serves one’s fancy, then tapping the universally acceptedShareicon is all that is needed to hit the ground running.
Scroll as far down as into the remnants of the share sheet, where your shortcut waits among the others. Just tap on it!
The next step is to select the two photos you want to merge. PressAdd.
Go back to Recents in Photos. You should now see your creation.
FYI : here’s how you can rearrange photos in an Instagram carousel.
Use Instagram to Create a Quick Collage
Got Instagram? You’re seconds away from crafting a killer collage.
Instagram is all set for whatever your world holds. Just a finger-flick-from-left-edge gesture-with the curtain almost pulled back-and BAM! Enter creation mode. Now, tap Story at the bottom and much storytelling to be done.
On the left, tap on the grid icon and then onChange gridoption.
What will you create? So this will be your setting for creativity. And now to memories: you have at your disposal a subtle rectangle in the lower left that opens to the photo library. Now, place a stunning image in the first frame of your grid.
Tap the next part of the grid to select and add the other photo.
Once you’ve added them, press the tick sign button.
Fully ready to release your Story on Instagram into the world? Hold up! We’re going into the wild, breezy. Instead of hitting “Post,” tap those three magical dots in the upper right corner and select “Save.” Trust us; this detour will seriously unlock creative opportunities later on.
The resulting image should appear in your gallery.
Want to level up your photo game? Unveiling the secrets to posting Live Photos that are truly mesmerizing on Instagram! In case your iPhone camera roll is hot mess No. 1, we’ve prepared a must-read field guide to organizing all those precious memories. So, ready to let loose your inner photographer?
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