# PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor — Grids, Layouts & Collage Maker

> Photo and video collage maker with editing, templates, and personalization tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Cardinal Blue.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,832,918 App Store ratings · 6,974 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 225 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2011-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews.md

## What is PicCollage?

PicCollage - the app that lets you create anything to celebrate everything!

With PicCollage, you can turn your photos and videos into memories you want to save and share. Whether you’re looking to flex your creativity with a freestyle collage, stitch together a photo dump of your adventures, or create a quick card for a birthday. PicCollage is the perfect app for the job. Plus, you can even add videos to your collages and create video collages and slideshows that will make your friends and family say, “OMG, where’d you get that?”

It's easy, fun, and completely free. Start right now and create your first collage or card!

PicCollage at a glance
- Create collages, cards and much more
- Edit photos and videos easily - filter, cutout, retouch
- Use ready-to-use layouts, grids & animated templates
- Personalize with fonts, stickers and doodles
- Get VIP access for unlimited creativity

Try PicCollage now! Our free starter pack is full of new stickers to help you edit photos and videos, create collages and design cards instantly.

CREATE COLLAGES, DESIGN CARDS AND MORE
You can let your creativity run wild! Whether you want to make a freestyle collage, create a picture collection, or design a card for a birthday, PicCollage offers you the perfect solution!

EDIT VIDEOS AND PHOTOS - CUT, FILTER, RETOUCH
You can personalize any creations to make your photo and video fit perfectly into your collages with features like cutouts, doodles and animations, and even add videos to your collages to create stunning video collages and slideshows. Enhance your creations by adding pages and save them as a video or slideshow.

USE TEMPLATES OR CREATE FREESTYLE
You can use a grid, or animated template to create unique cards for any occasion. Add frames around your photos and spice up your collage with fun animations. Our new AI-powered highlight detection keeps the focus of the photo front and center. Of course, you can also design in freestyle mode.

REMOVE BACKGROUNDS WITH AI
With our cutout tool, you can easily remove the background from a photo to isolate people and pets! But our cutout tool isn’t just a background eraser, it also has fun designs that let you cut photos into stars, hearts, squares and more. We’re always updating this feature to give you the sharpest finish possible.

CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF FONTS
Add more fun to your collage with text! We offer a variety of fonts for you to choose from, from handwritten to formal. If you want something special, explore our curved text editor to effortlessly display your text in a rounded arc, circle, around your photos, or in other creative ways. AI-powered font pairing in our speedy suggested layouts mode will take your designs to the next level.

ADD BACKGROUNDS AND STICKERS
Thanks to our worldwide collaboration with famous artists and illustrators, PicCollage offers you thousands of exclusive backgrounds and stickers. Add a background to your photos and collages and embellish everything with trendy stickers!

PERSONALIZE WITH DOODLES
To add a personal touch to your collage, card or slideshow, you can create your own drawings and doodles. This is the perfect way to add the finishing touch to your creation.

USE TEMPLATES FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM STORY
Whenever you're on Insta and want to create impressive posts, try our templates. Create an Instagram story or reel and share it directly with your followers!

PICCOLLAGE VIP
PicCollage VIP is a subscription that offers advanced features and removes watermarks and ads. With the 7-day trial version, you can test it for free! As a VIP, you get access to thousands of stickers and backgrounds, as well as exclusive fonts and layouts.

Get the PicCollage photo and video editor and let your memories shine!

PicCollage(TM) and “Pic Collage” are trademarks of Cardinal Blue Software.
Terms of Service: http://cardinalblue.com/tos
Privacy Policy: https://cardinalblue.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Create collages and cards
- Edit photos and videos
- Use ready-to-use layouts and templates
- Personalize with fonts and stickers
- Add videos to collages
- AI-powered background removal
- Curved text editor

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP for Collage Makers | $35.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pattern Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accessories | $0.99 | one-time |
| *Bling Bling* | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark and Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| XOXO shape pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Party Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #58 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)
- #24 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of PicCollage?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative features
- 🤳 Great for making collages and cards
- 🌟 Awesome app overall
- 🎉 Fun and inspiring
- 🖼️ Helps preserve memories
- 🏫 Useful for school projects
- 🤝 Good for collaborating with friends

**Cons**

- 💰 Too many premium features
- 🔒 Frustrating to be limited by VIP access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stickers/backgrounds
- 🙄 Annoying pop-ups about VIP subscription
- 🖼️ Watermark issue when not using VIP

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Collages randomly disappearing or getting deleted
- Layered text elements getting hidden
- Slow performance and crashes on certain devices
- Issues with restoring in-app purchases

**Most requested features**

- More free stickers and backgrounds
- Ability to change text outline color
- Underline text option
- In-app camera with filters
- Easier layer management
- Option to toggle seeing premium items
- Ability to make your own stickers
- Sync collages across devices
- Folder organization for collages
- Improved search functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 6,974)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love....

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

I enjoy setting-up pics with this app and always happy with the result

### 5/5 — Pic Collage

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

I LOVE PIC COLLAGE!!

### 5/5 — Pic collage app

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

Super fun to put together pics. It pretty much does it for you!! Great app!!

### 3/5 — Good

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

It’s an ok app I use it here and there

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

LOVE pic collage!!! Always have and always will!!
Will ONLY use PicCollage!!

### 5/5 — Love using pic collage!

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

This makes grouping pictures to post on silo island media so much easier.

### 5/5 — The Best

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

I LOVE MAKING COLLAGES AND I LIKE THE VARIETY 💜🤳🌄

### 4/5 — Love it

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

I love this app! You can do a lot of things to your pictures!

### 5/5 — Photo template

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

Loving this app it helps create a quick beautiful tribute

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2026-09-04, version 8.66.1*

Loved it, so simple 👍

## Frequently asked questions about PicCollage

### What can I create with this app?

You can create a variety of visual content, including photo collages, personalized cards for any occasion, and video collages or slideshows. The app allows for extensive customization to make your creations unique.

### What editing features are available?

The app offers robust photo and video editing tools. You can apply filters, retouch images, use cutout tools to remove backgrounds or shape photos, and add animations. It also includes a curved text editor and AI-powered font pairing.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to start using, and it provides a free starter pack with stickers to help you begin creating immediately. There are also options for VIP access for unlimited creativity, which implies a paid component.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices, allowing users to create and edit on their smartphones or tablets. Specific operating system compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed but it functions as a mobile application.

### How can I make my collages stand out?

You can make your collages stand out by using a wide variety of fonts, thousands of exclusive backgrounds and stickers from collaborations with artists, and fun animations. The AI-powered highlight detection also helps ensure the main subject of your photos is prominent.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.66.1 — 2026-08-25

Albums are here: Group your collages into their own albums and keep all your favorite memories right where you want them.

Give your background a personal touch: You can now get the exact look you want by adjusting your background's brightness, opacity, and more.

More VIP grids: Discover even more grids options to frame your photos beautifully – for VIPs only!

More layout options to start from: Starting a collage from scratch? The layout picker now gives you more options to choose from, so it's easier to find the perfect starting point.

### 8.65.1 — 2026-07-27

Add soft shadows to any element: You can now add shadows to photos, stickers, frame scraps, and even Magic Letters – the perfect way to add depth and make them truly stand out in your designs.

New text backgrounds & presets: Play with our new blur and note text backgrounds, plus fresh text presets, for even more creative and personal collages.

### 8.64.1 — 2026-07-08

New Tape-Style Text Background: Style your text with a handwritten, taped-on look for that handmade, scrapbook feel.

Doodle in Any Color: Get even more creative with your doodles by choosing the exact colour as you draw, adding a personal touch to every design.

Design the Perfect Background: You can now adjust your background's opacity, brightness, and saturation to set the perfect backdrop for your collage.

### 8.63.1 — 2026-06-10

Celebrate Summer with New Magic Letters & Sticker Borders: Bring the summer fun with playful Magic Letter text designs and new Sticker Border styles for those warm, sunny vibes.

Edit Photos All at Once: You can now apply your favorite filters, overlays, and cutouts to all your photos at once – faster, easier, and done in a single tap.

Smarter Sticker Suggestions: Get better sticker recommendations tailored to the contents of your photo.

### 8.62.2 — 2026-05-22

New Tape Backgrounds for Text: Give your collages that cozy, scrapbook feel with our new tape-style text backgrounds! Layer them over your favorite photos and make every word feel handmade.

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