How to combine several photos into one image for a listing

Most classifieds sites accept several photos, but only one shows in the results feed: the first. Buyers scrolling past see a single angle of your item — and often miss its best side. The fix: combine several photos into one image. There are two ways to do it.

Method 1: the animated image (slideshow)

The most effective option: your photos cycle one after another inside a single image, like a mini slideshow. Concretely:

1. Open the animated image maker (free, no sign-up);
2. Drag in 3 to 6 photos of your item — best one first;
3. Pick the format (square, landscape, portrait) and framing;
4. Download the generated image and add it to your listing as a photo.

The result shows every view in turn: front, back, labels, accessories, any wear — everything a buyer wants to check before messaging you.

Good to know: each site processes images its own way. Some keep the animation, others freeze it on the first frame when re-encoding. Test on one of your listings — and always put your best photo first: worst case, that is what shows, like a classic photo.

Method 2: the collage (static grid)

The classic alternative: paste 2 to 4 photos side by side in a grid with any photo or collage app. Simple and stable everywhere, but each photo gets small — on a phone screen, details become hard to read. A collage suits a before/after or two complementary angles; beyond that, the animated image stays more readable since each photo displays full size, in turn.

Three final tips

• Order matters: the first photo is the one that hooks in the results feed;
• So does weight: stay under a few MB (our tool compresses automatically under 4.5 MB);
• Keep your individual photos in the listing too: the combined image attracts, detailed photos reassure.