"Grid Collage Maker" is a program that makes it easy to create a "grid collage." What is a grid collage? It is the kind of collage where all of the pictures are aligned along specific grid lines (which can be either visible or invisible). So this program does NOT create the kind of collages that have multiple pictures randomly scattered and overlapping one another at different angles. (There are plenty of other programs that do that.) If you have ever created collages using Google's Picasa, then you probably have a pretty good idea about what a grid collage is.

What advantages does Grid Collage Maker provide over the collage functions in Google's Picasa? More options for picture alignment and arrangement;

Using Grid Collage Maker it is very easy to combine multiple picture (up to 20) into one picture (a grid collage) that can then be printed in such common picture sizes as 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14---though since it is always in landscape, the dimensions are more accurately listed as 6x4, 7x5, 10x8, 14x11.

There are many options available for picture layout and grid customizing---including the use of patterns that can be tinted with any color at any level, and special options like fade and shadow effects. The best thing to do is to experiment with the buttons (especially the "Grid Options" button) and learn what can be done by playing with the program.

Note: When using Zoom function, clicking the left mouse button will zoom further into a picture; however, holding down the SHIFT key while clicking the mouse button will cause the picture to zoom out instead.

For saving your collage, there are two options: 1) You can simply save the collage picture, which can then be printed; or 2) You can save the collage project, which allows you to come back and adjust any aspect of your collage at a later time.

REGISTRATION:

The unregistered version of "Grid Collage Maker" is fully functional; HOWEVER, "Unregistered" will be printed across the middle of every saved collage picture. In order to remove this restriction, you need to register "Grid Collage Maker" by sending the Registration Fee of $5 (USD) through PayPal to gridcollage@gmail.com. After I have received the payment, I will e-mail you an invoice and a program called "ActivationCode_Request." You need to copy both of these files into your "Grid Collage Maker" folder and double-click the Activation Code Request. This will generate a file called "Send_Me," which you need to e-mail me (gridcollage@gmail.com); then I can send you your Activation Code, which will register Grid Collage Maker and allow you to use it without any restrictions. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but it is done to help prevent piracy (and it only needs to be done one time).

CREDITS:

Program by Paul Bloedel---gridcollage@gmail.com

Icon and images by Martin "Mason" Merz---http://www.masonicons.de.

If you run into any problems using this program, or if you have any suggestions to make it better, please e-mail me at: gridcollage@gmail.com