Before-and-After Collage Guide (Best Layouts + Sizes)

Before-and-after collages are one of the clearest ways to show change: renovations, fitness progress, photo edits, product results, cleaning transformations, and more. This guide covers layout choices, sizing, and export settings using Collaigo.

Best Before/After Layouts

2-photo split (side-by-side): classic for comparisons.
2-photo split (top/bottom): good for portraits or vertical subjects.
3-panel: before → process → after.
Grid with labels: add small “Before” and “After” text tags.

Recommended Sizes

Instagram portrait: 1080 × 1350.
Square: 1080 × 1080 (simple and universal).
Stories: 1080 × 1920.
High-res reuse: export 2K/4K for sharpness.

Step-by-Step

Choose a 2-photo template (or a 3-panel template for process shots).
Upload the “before” and “after” images.
Align the subject: match scale and position so the comparison feels fair.
Set spacing to 0 for a bold comparison, or add a small gap for a framed look.
Add subtle labels if needed (small, high-contrast, consistent placement).
Export PNG for text clarity or JPG for smaller size.

Pro Tips

Keep lighting consistent: if possible, match brightness so change is easy to see.
Use a divider: a thin gap or border helps the eye separate states.
Don’t over-edit: the point is the difference; keep the design clean.
Add context: date stamps or short captions can help credibility.

Create a Before/After Collage

Open Collaigo and build a clean comparison collage in minutes.