PicTiler is a web-based tool for creating photo mosaics from smaller tile images. Users can supply their own tiles or search stock photo libraries, then adjust tile size, repetition, unique color matching, and overlay intensity while the tool matches colors and tones. It lists JPG, PNG, and WebP as supported image formats and says mosaics can be downloaded in those formats, including up to 4K resolution. The Free service costs 0.00 USD per free and provides standard-quality output for personal and commercial use. A paid HD service offers enhanced resolution and quality options, but no price is listed. PicTiler says mosaic processing runs locally in the browser and uploaded images are not sent to its servers. History, preferences, and app state are stored in the browser using IndexedDB. Basic use requires no account or signup. Image searches may send queries to Unsplash, Pexels, or Pixabay. The terms permit personal and commercial use, provided users have rights to images they upload or use.
Who it is for
PicTiler suits people who want to make photo mosaics in a browser using their own tile images or stock-photo searches. It may also suit users who need personal or commercial use, provided they have rights to the images.
What is good
- Runs mosaic processing locally in the browser.
- Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP formats.
- Offers tile size and reuse controls.
- Basic use needs no account or signup.
- Free service permits personal and commercial use.
What to know first
- Free output is standard quality.
- Paid HD service has no listed price.
- Image searches may send queries to stock libraries.
Verdict
PicTiler offers browser-based mosaic creation with adjustable tile controls and several image formats. Consider the standard-quality free output versus the unpriced HD service, and make sure you have rights to the images you use.
PicTiler plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo mosaic software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform
- web
- Custom tile library
- Yes
- Tile reuse controls
- Yes
- Output formats
- JPG, PNG, WebP
- Maximum output resolution
- 14,400 px