Merge Images Online: Combine Photos Side by Side or in a Grid

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Learn how to merge images into one JPG or PNG. Choose horizontal, vertical or grid layout, set spacing and download your combined photo.

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What does “merge images” mean?

To merge images is to join separate photos into one image file. In Toolnoza, Combine Images places them side by side, vertically or in a grid. It does not blend layers, stitch an aligned panorama or merge PDF documents. The free tool linked above is the image merger described in this guide.

Choose a layout for the result

Use horizontal layout for a before-and-after comparison, vertical layout for a sequence, or grid layout for several product photos. Select 2–20 JPG, PNG or WebP images. Each image occupies an equal square cell; the tool fits the image inside it without stretching or cropping.

Move images earlier or later in the list before combining. Their list order becomes left-to-right, then top-to-bottom order in a grid.

Set dimensions, spacing and background

  1. Choose a square cell size. Three horizontal cells of 600 pixels with 10-pixel gaps produce an image 1,820 pixels wide and 600 pixels high.
  2. Set spacing to zero for adjoining cells, or leave a gap to separate them.
  3. Choose the background colour. It fills empty space, transparent areas and any unused cells in the last grid row.

Export and check the preview

PNG is useful for graphics and sharp text. JPEG often makes photographic collages smaller. The downloaded file has the displayed output dimensions; the preview may be scaled down to fit the page. Keep the original files if you may want to change the layout later.

Large outputs use more browser memory. If export fails, reduce the cell size or use fewer images.

Prepare the image for the next step

If an upload form specifies a maximum file size, open Compress Image to Exact KB and compress the combined file below that limit. For connected social slides, use Social Media Image Splitter to divide the finished image. Combining creates one image; splitting creates multiple images.