Rapid-Mosaic makes large photo mosaics from collections of smaller images, using either an online service or downloadable Windows software. Mosaic styles include Classic, Parquet, Detail and Chaos. A preview lets users compare variations and adjust tile size and blending with the original image; the online preview is free and can be adjusted before deciding what to buy. Finished mosaics can be ordered as prints, and a high-resolution JPG download is available as a purchase option. The free Standard Windows software creates mosaics locally, without uploading source photos. The Professional version costs £29.00 once, including sales tax, and adds JPG saving, multicore support and 64-bit support. The online service accepts uploads from smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs, while the downloadable software is not compatible with Mac OS X or Linux. The maker says uploaded images and related data can be manually deleted or are automatically removed after a year without website access. Print and order data are kept longer for quality assurance, reordering and legal traceability.
Who it is for
Rapid-Mosaic suits beginners and experienced users who want to make photo mosaics for personal gifts or business uses. The online service suits people uploading from phones, tablets, PCs or Macs; downloadable software is for Windows.
What is good
- Offers four mosaic styles.
- Preview controls adjust tile size and blending.
- Free Windows software creates mosaics locally.
- Online preview is free and adjustable.
- Online service accepts uploads from Macs.
What to know first
- Downloadable software does not support Mac OS X or Linux.
- Professional software costs £29.00 once.
- Print and order data are retained longer.
Verdict
Rapid-Mosaic offers a free preview, local Windows creation and an online option for a wider range of devices. Choose based on whether you need a print, a JPG download or offline creation.
Get started with Rapid-Mosaic
- Open the Rapid-Mosaic website or download the Windows Standard software.
- For online creation, upload images from a smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac.
- Choose a mosaic style and adjust tile size or blending in the preview.
- Compare variations and decide whether to order a print or purchase a high-resolution JPG.
- For Windows JPG saving, choose the Professional software plan for £29.00 once.
What the free plan stops at
The free Standard software creates mosaics locally and supports online print orders, while saving mosaics as JPG is included in the £29.00 one-time Professional plan. Downloadable software is limited to Windows; Mac OS X and Linux are unsupported.
Questions about Rapid-Mosaic
Is Rapid-Mosaic free?
The online preview is free, and the Standard Windows software costs £0.00. The Professional Windows software costs £29.00 once, including sales tax.
What does the Professional plan add?
Professional adds saving mosaics as JPG, multicore support, and 64-bit support.
Which platforms can I use?
The online service accepts uploads from smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. Downloadable software is compatible with Windows, not Mac OS X or Linux.
Can I create mosaics without uploading source photos?
Yes. The Windows software calculates mosaics locally without uploading the source photos to the internet.
What can I get after making a mosaic?
Completed mosaics can be ordered as print products. A high-resolution JPG download is also available as a purchase option.
Do I need an account to order?
The maker says its shop requires no registration or customer account. Listed payment options include invoice purchase, PayPal, and credit card.
Rapid-Mosaic plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo mosaic software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform
- desktop and web
- Custom tile library
- Yes
- Output formats
- JPG