Create Stunning 9-Photo Collages in Minutes

Want to make a 9-photo collage but not sure where to start?

This guide shows you six easy ways to create a collage using 9 of your favourite photos.

1. 9-Photo Hexagon Collage
2. 9-Photo Overlapping Collage
3. Grid Collage with 9 Photos
4. Random Collage with 9 Photos
5. 9-Photo Collage with a Central Picture
6. Collage in the Shape of the Number 9

What you need:

- 9 photos saved to your computer

- TurboCollage installed on your device (install if you haven’t already)

Let's get started!

1. 9-Photo Hexagon Collage

Example: A hexagon collage with 9 photos.

How to make it:

1. Open TurboCollage and choose the “Photohive” style. Select the hexagon shape and your preferred size (e.g., 3x5 landscape).

2. Add your 9 photos—TurboCollage will arrange them in a hexagon grid for you.

3. Adjust or crop your photos as needed. For extra help, see the hexagon collage tutorial.

4. To change the arrangement, rotate the hexagon as shown below.

5. Save your collage as a JPG to print or share.

2. 9-Photo Overlapping Collage

Example: Overlapping collage with 9 photos.

How to make it:

1. Open TurboCollage and select “Regular Pile.” Choose your preferred size (e.g., 4x6 landscape).

2. Insert your 9 photos. TurboCollage will layer them into a scattered, overlapping collage.

3. Rearrange, resize, or rotate the photos. Choose their order and select a background color or image. See the overlapping collage tutorial for more tips.

4. When finished, save your collage as a JPG for printing or sharing.

3. Grid Collage with 9 Photos

Grid collages are clean and organized. Here’s how to make a 3x3 grid collage:

Example: 9-photo grid (3 rows x 3 columns).

1. Open TurboCollage and select “Picture Grid.”

2. Choose your size, and set the grid to 3 rows and 3 columns.

3. Add your 9 photos. TurboCollage will automatically place them in the grid.

4. Move photos between cells or crop as needed. For more tips, check the photo grid guide.

6. Save your grid as a JPG to print or share.

4. Random Collage with 9 Photos

Try this easy way to create a random collage with 9 photos:

Example: Random grid with 9 photos.

1. Open TurboCollage and choose “Picture Grid (Unequal).”

2. Select your preferred collage size (e.g., 11x17 inches).

3. Upload your 9 photos. TurboCollage arranges them automatically.

4. Shuffle the photo order until you’re happy with the layout.

5. Export your collage as a JPG for printing or sharing.

Read the complete guide for more tips on random photo collages.

5. 9-Photo Collage with a Central Picture

Want one main photo in the center with others surrounding it? Here’s how:

Example: 9-photo collage with a central image.

1. Open TurboCollage and choose the “Center Frame” layout.

2. Select your preferred size (e.g., 4x6 inches).

3. Add your 9 photos—one will be placed in the center automatically.

4. To make a specific photo the central image, click it and use the on-screen button as shown in the short demo video below.

5. Resize the central image to your liking. For this example, we've set it to the max-size spanning the full height of the collage.

6. Save your collage as a JPG for printing or sharing.

Here's the full guide to make a collage with a central image.

6. Collage in the Shape of the Number 9

Get creative—arrange your photos to form the number 9!

With FigrCollage, you can easily create collages shaped like numbers, such as the example below.

Example: 9-photo collage shaped like a number.