How to create a mosaic photo

In recent years you have taken thousands and thousands of photos, during holidays by the sea, trips to the mountains, pub parties with friends, Saturday nights in a pizzeria and so on and so forth. Don’t you think, therefore, that it would be nice to be able to view them all together in a practical and original way, perhaps creating a nice collage or even better a photographic mosaic? Yup? Well, then read my article dedicated to the subject and in no time you will be able to understand how to do it. With this tutorial of mine today I would like to show you, in detail, how to create a mosaic photo . Happy?

To do this, all you need is a photo to be transformed into a mosaic and a collection of ultric shots to be used as part of the mosaic. The final result is highly effective. Furthermore, I will tell you immediately that for the realization of the photo mosaic it is absolutely not necessary to be a great expert in IT and new technologies. Just resort to the use of some special computer programs, online services or apps for smartphones and tablets and that’s it. Anyone, therefore, can create real masterpieces able to leave everyone speechless without necessarily having to be great connoisseurs of the art of image editing.

So? What are you doing still standing there? Take a few minutes of free time just for you, position yourself comfortably in front of your trusty computer and concentrate on reading the instructions on what to do that you find right below. I am sure that in the end you will be able to tell yourself very happy and satisfied with what you have learned and that even in case of need you will be ready to provide explanations about it to all your friends fascinated by it. Let it bet?

Table of Contents

Index

Program to create a mosaic photo
- AndreaMosaic (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- iMosaic (Windows)
How to create a photo mosaic online
- Mosically
- Other solutions to create a photo mosaic online
App to create a mosaic photo
- Pro Photo Mosaic Creator (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
- Other apps to create a mosaic photo

Program to create a mosaic photo

Do you want to find out which program to create a mosaic photo you can use on your computer? I’ll settle you immediately. Below, in fact, you will find those that in my humble opinion represent the best resources in the category, both for Windows and for macOS (as well as for Linux ).

AndreaMosaic (Windows/macOS/Linux)

The first of the useful resources to create a mosaic photo that I want to suggest you use on your computer is AndreaMosaic . It is a free software usable on Windows, macOS and Linux which, in fact, allows you to generate photo mosaics by choosing the images that will make up the creation, the size of the mosaic, the resolution and the number of pieces in which to divide it. It’s super easy to use and it’s a lot of fun too.

To download AndreaMosaic on your computer, connected to the program’s website , click on the Download item at the top and on the name of the operating system you are using and that you find in the section Download stable Version .

At the end of the download, if you are using Windows , open the EXE file obtained and, in the window you see appear on the desktop, click on the Yes button , then on the Next button . Subsequently, select the item I agree to the terms of this license agreement and click repeatedly on the Next button , then on the Finish button to conclude the setup. And if the program does not start by itself, you can do so by selecting the appropriate link just added to the Start menu .

If you are using macOS , open the downloaded DMG file , accept the terms of use by pressing the Agree button in the window that appears on the desktop and transfer the software icon to the Applications folder of your Mac, then right-click on it and select the item Open from the menu to open AndreaMosaic, however, going around the limitations imposed by Apple against third-party developers (an operation that must be carried out only at the first start).

Once the main window of AndreaMosaic is displayed on the screen, regardless of the operating system in use, select in which format you want to generate your mosaic by clicking on the button corresponding to what you are interested in, then choose the main image to use by clicking on the button (+) and the number 1 at the top left, click on the button with the two photos and the number 2 at the top right, select all the images for your composition and save the list.

If you want, you can also change the parameters of the mosaic by adjusting its size through the appropriate section on the left side of the main window of the program. For example you can define the size of the beings, the arrangement, the distance etc.

By clicking on the icon with the screwdriver and the wrench located in the upper right part of the software window, you can adjust the other options for use of AndreaMosaic by changing the processing quality of the mosaic, the saving format of the final image, the folder in which to save the returned mosaic photo, etc.

To conclude and then to get your mosaic photo, click on the button with the mosaic and the number 3 at the top or right, then sit back and wait for the program to create your mosaic … or rather your photo-mosaic! You will be able to follow the progress via the progress bar at the bottom. At the end of the process, you will see a special warning appear on the screen through which you can also directly open the destination folder.

iMosaic (Windows)

Another great tool you can use to make a mosaic photo is iMosaic . Unlike what the name might suggest, it is a tool that can be used natively only on Windows operating systems . It is used to break down a photo into many divided and separated parts like a mosaic. It is free and very easy to use.

To download iMosaic on your PC, connect to the program’s website and click on the Download link at the bottom, then on the Download the windows installer package IMosaicSetup_x_x_x.msi link under the heading Windows Version downloads .

When the download is complete, open the executable file obtained and, in the window shown on the desktop, click on the Next button for four consecutive times, then on the Yes button and finally on the Close button . If the program does not start by itself, do so by selecting the appropriate link just added to the Start menu .

Once the main iMosaic screen is displayed, click on the File menu at the top left, select the Open Soruce Image item from the latter and choose the image saved on your computer that you want to turn into a mosaic.

Subsequently, click on the Edit item at the top, select the words Images Collection and click on the Add File (s) or Add Directry buttons to select, respectively, images and folders that contain the photos with which you want to compose the mosaic.

Then use the Settings and Output tabs at the top of the program window to adjust the settings related to the creation of the mosaic, the format of the final image and the saving position, then click on the Process button at the top and wait that the procedure for genre of the mosaic photo is started and completed.

How to create a photo mosaic online

You don’t want or can’t download and install new programs on your computer and, therefore, would you like me to show you some useful solution to create an online photo mosaic ? No sooner said than done. You can find them listed below. They work from any browser and operating system.

Mosically

If you are looking for a resource accessible via the Web that allows you to create a free mosaic photo , I suggest you try Mosically . This is a free online service specially used for the purpose in question: you can upload a photo and make it a mosaic of other images by first uploading the main shot and then uploading all the others. The final image can then be saved on the computer or even ordered to be printed.

To use Mosically, connected to its home page and click on the Create My Photos Mosaic button , then choose where to take the main image on which to structure the whole mosaic by clicking on the buttons under the heading Step 1: Chose Your Big Picture . Based on your needs and preferences, you can upload from the device in use ( My Device ), from Facebook ( Facebook ), from Instagram ( Instagram ), from the Google account ( Google ) or from the Web ( Links ) .

If you want, you can also use as the main image one of those in the catalog of the service that you can view by clicking on the reference category in correspondence with the words You can also chose from sample below !

Once the main image upload is complete, click on the Next button to go to the next step. If you want, first you can also apply a possible filter to the main photo by pressing the Apply Filtr button that you see appear and selecting the one you prefer from the various available. To apply the changes, click on the Save button .

Now, instead, you have to load the other images that will make up the mosaic. The step you have to take is practically the same as seen together in the previous lines: you have to select the source for the upload. Alternatively, you can use the images part of the catalog. Then click on the Next button to go to the next step.

On the page that will be shown to you at this point you will finally see your mosaic photo appear. You can then choose, by clicking on the appropriate buttons below, whether to download it to your device in the form of a JPG file or to order and purchase one of the printing solutions available.

In both cases, once you have made your choice, you will be offered to define the image frame, the quality, to apply any color optimizations, etc. In order to proceed, however, you will necessarily have to create a free account on the service using your email address or using one of the supported services.

App to create a mosaic photo

Don’t have a computer close at hand? In this case, you can consider using apps to create a mosaic photo , such as those for Android and iOS / iPadOS that I have reported to you below.

Pro Photo Mosaic Creator (Android/iOS/iPadOS)

Pro Photo Mosaic Creator is an app running on both Android and iPhone and iPad that allows you to genre mosaics with your photos, analyzing colors and shapes to return noteworthy results. It is very simple to use and it is free.

To download and install Pro Photo Mosaic Creator on your device, proceed as follows: if you are using Android , access the relevant section of the Play Store and press the Install button (if your device does not have Google services, you can go to alternative stores ); if you are using iOS / iPadOS , access the relevant section of the App Store , press the Get button , then the Install button and authorize the download using Face ID , Touch ID or Apple ID password .

Then, start the app using its icon added on the home screen, then register for the service by pressing the Create account button and then providing the requested data. After registration, click on the New Project button and select from where you want to take the photo you want to transform into a mosaic by touching the appropriate options located on the left sidebar: you can load the photo from the device memory, from social networks, etc.

Then, adjust the orientation of the image and press the Save & Continue button , choose the photos you want to use to compose the mosaic cells, always indicating the position from which to take them first, press the Finalize Cells & Continue button and make any changes to the various tiles by selecting them in advance, then tap the Create mosaic button .

In conclusion, wait for your mosaic photo to be processed by Pro Photo Mosaic Creator, after which you will be shown the final result and you can decide to save it on your device. It was easy, wasn’t it?

Other apps to create a mosaic photo

If you are looking for other useful apps to create a mosaic photo from smartphones and tablets, you can consider relying on the resources that I have included in the list below. I am sure there is something capable of catching your attention.

Mosaic Art Lab( Android ) – this is an app for Android devices only that allows you to transform images into mosaics in an incredibly simple and fast way. It includes many filters and configuration parameters and you can also set borders and shadows. Basic is free, but through in-app purchases (at a cost of € 4.69) you can switch to the Pro version that allows you to save the mosaics in other resolutions and “unlock” other functions.
Mosaic Photo Effects( Android ) – is a solution for Android devices only that also allows you to create photo mosaics by choosing from countless effects and options. The end result is truly remarkable. It is free, but offers in-app purchases (with prices starting from 2.39 euros) to enable more functions.
Photo Mosaic( iOS / iPadOS ) – is a beautiful and simple app for iPhone and iPad that allows you to create photo mosaics quickly and intuitively. Seeing is believing! It’s free.