Rapid-Mosaic

What Rapid-Mosaic is

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 suits

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.

Limits

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.

Getting started

1. Open the Rapid-Mosaic website or download the Windows Standard software.
2. For online creation, upload images from a smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac.
3. Choose a mosaic style and adjust tile size or blending in the preview.
4. Compare variations and decide whether to order a print or purchase a high-resolution JPG.
5. For Windows JPG saving, choose the Professional software plan for £29.00 once.

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.