How to Put Two Photos Side by Side (Windows, Mac, iPhone and Online)

The fastest way to put two photos side by side is a free online combiner: add both photos, keep the Side by side layout and download one image; on an iPhone you can also use the Combine Images action in the Shortcuts app. On a computer you can arrange the pictures in Word, PowerPoint, Pages or Keynote and save the result as a picture.

Quick Facts
Any device, no app	imgmend side by side tool (free, nothing uploaded)
iPhone	Shortcuts app → Combine Images (horizontally, vertically or in a grid)
Windows	Word or PowerPoint, then right-click and Save as Picture
Mac	Keynote or Pages, then export as an image

Method 1: Online, on Any Device

1. Open imgmend.com/side-by-side-photos.
2. Add your two photos. Use the arrows to swap their order.
3. Keep the Side by side layout, set a gap and background color if you like.
4. Choose PNG or JPG and click Combine and download.

Pictures are scaled to the same height without stretching, and nothing is uploaded. For a stacked layout or a grid of up to six pictures, use the image combiner.

Method 2: iPhone (Shortcuts)

1. Open the Shortcuts app and create a new shortcut.
2. Add Select Photos and turn on Select Multiple.
3. Add Combine Images and choose Horizontally, Vertically or In a Grid.
4. Add Save to Photo Album, then run the shortcut.

Method 3: Windows (Word or PowerPoint)

1. Insert both pictures on one page or slide and place them next to each other.
2. Select both, right-click and choose Group.
3. Right-click the group and choose Save as Picture.

Method 4: Mac (Keynote or Pages)

Place both pictures next to each other in a Keynote slide or a Pages page, then export the slide as an image (in Keynote, File → Export To → Images). The exported image contains the whole slide, so trim any empty space afterwards with the image cropper.

Tips for a Good Result

• Use photos with similar proportions so neither one is left with empty space.
• For a before and after, put the original on the left and the edited photo on the right.
• If the combined picture is too large, shrink it with the compressor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get two pictures side by side?

Add both to a free online combiner and download the result, or use the Combine Images action in Shortcuts on an iPhone.

Can I put two photos side by side on my iPhone for free?

Yes. Use the Shortcuts app's Combine Images action, or open the imgmend side by side tool in Safari.

Will the photos be stretched?

Not with imgmend. They are scaled to the same height in proportion.

How many photos can I combine?

The imgmend combiner joins up to six pictures at a time.

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