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How to make a memorial photo collage
Open one of three memorial templates — In loving memory, A life in photos or Tribute board — and preview it with your photos. Put a favorite portrait first so it is largest, then change the heading and subtitle to a name and dates or a short line. Collage Maker is free, with no watermark and no sign-up, and your photos stay on your device. Download a PNG to print, or choose the 16:9 size for a slideshow slide.
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- Three calm memorial templates
- Free, no watermark, no sign-up
- Private — nothing uploaded
Make a memorial collage in four steps
- Pick a calm templateIn loving memory is one portrait in a fine frame, A life in photos is a grid for many photos in order, and Tribute board is a dark 8×10 board.
- Add the photosAdd 2–30 photos. Scans of older prints work too, saved as JPG or PNG. Put the main portrait first so it is the largest.
- Write the wordsTap the heading on the canvas to change it, for example a name or a short line such as “Forever in our hearts”. Use the subtitle for dates.
- Download and printChoose the 8×10 size for a frame or a table, or download the Board 4:5 at 4096 pixels for a print shop to enlarge.
Ideas for a memorial collage
- One portrait, memories around it — the Tribute board template puts a large portrait beside smaller photos.
- A life in order — start with childhood photos and end with recent ones; A life in photos keeps them in a tidy grid.
- A slideshow slide — choose Slideshow 16:9 for a wide slide to show on a screen.
Words for the board
Simple wording works well: a name and dates, or a short line such as “In loving memory of…” or “Forever in our hearts”. Put the name in the heading and the dates in the subtitle, and keep the words short so the photos stay in front.
Keep it calm
Soft backgrounds such as cream, grey-blue or dark green let the photos lead. One small touch, such as a rose or a leaf sprig from the Botanical stickers, is often enough.
Printing a memorial board
Choose 8×10 on the printable collage maker for a frame or a table, and download at 3000 pixels for about 300 DPI. A larger display board such as 16×20 inches has the same 4:5 shape as the Board 4:5 canvas; at 4096 pixels that canvas is 3277×4096, which is about 205 DPI at 16×20, so ask your print shop what it recommends.
Private photos
Photos are processed in your browser and are not uploaded, which matters for family pictures. Your latest draft stays in this browser until you clear it.
Memorial collage maker questions
Still stuck? Email support@collagemaker.org.
Is the memorial collage maker free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark and no sign-up, so a memorial board costs nothing to make and download.
Can I make a photo board for a funeral service?
Yes. Use the Tribute board template or the 8×10 size, download a PNG and print it at a print shop or at home.
Can I add a name and dates?
Yes. Tap the heading on the canvas for the name and use the subtitle for dates or a short line.
What size should a memorial photo board be?
Use 8×10 for a frame, or the 4:5 board size for a larger print such as 16×20. Choose 16:9 for a slideshow slide.
Can I use scanned old photos?
Yes. Scans saved as JPG, PNG or WebP work, and HEIC photos from an iPhone are converted on your device.
Are the photos private?
Yes. They are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
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