Some photos want to fill the whole screen. Others work best as part of a small collection. Choosing your format first makes the rest of the design feel easier.

A tall canvas for a passing moment

Kollaj’s Story format exports at 1080 × 1920 pixels. Its tall shape suits portraits, layered compositions, and a sequence of small moments.

When composing for a story, keep essential words away from the very top and bottom. The app where you share may place its own interface over those areas. Kollaj’s safe-area guides can help you check your placement.

A post for a moment you want to keep together

The Post format exports at 1080 × 1350 pixels. It gives your image a little more width relative to its height, which can suit pairs of photos and compact editorial layouts.

Think about how the composition reads as a whole. A short title and one clear focal point often make a stronger starting point than several equally loud elements.

Design around the image

Choose your most important photo before adding decoration. Give a face room to breathe. Let an interesting horizon stay visible. Place text where it has enough contrast to read comfortably.

A template is a starting point. Move, resize, or remove elements when the photo needs something different.

Check before you share

Export the design and open it on your phone. Check that small text is readable and that no important detail has been cropped. Then share it using your preferred app.