I hear you. Maybe Shortcuts gives you flashbacks to setting up your grandparents’ printer. That’s fine. There’s a simpler way. It’s called Apple’s hidden Markup tool.
Open your Photos app. Pick one photo. Tap “Edit” in the top right. Then tap the little pen icon (that’s Markup). Up in the corner, you’ll see a plus sign (+). Tap it. Choose “Add Shape.” Pick a rectangle. Make it big. Now you have a blank canvas.
Next, tap the plus sign again. Choose “Add Photo.” Select your second picture. Drag it, resize it, stack it. Repeat until you have a messy, beautiful Frankenstein collage. Pro tip: use two fingers to pinch and rotate. It’s like finger painting, but with your vacation memories.
This method is super rough. It’s for when you want a chaotic, handmade vibe. Like a scrapbook made by a happy squirrel. But hey, it’s free!
How to make photo collages of different styles on iPhone or iPad
