Okay, I know “Shortcuts” sounds like a nerdy programmer thing—but trust me, it’s your new best friend. Apple actually built a hidden collage maker right into your iPhone, and nobody talks about it! Open the Shortcuts app (it’s pre-installed, I promise).
Tap on “Gallery” at the bottom, search for “Photo Grid,” and hit “Add Shortcut.” Boom—you’ve just unlocked a magic button. Now, run that shortcut, select 2 to 9 photos, and watch your iPhone magically arrange them into a neat grid. It’s free, it’s fast, and it feels like cheating.
Pro Tip for the Perfectionist
If the grid feels too stiff, use the “Photo Collage” Shortcut instead. It gives you different layouts—like one big photo with smaller accents. You can even resize individual frames by pinching them. Go ahead, pretend you’re a professional editor for five minutes.
