PhotoGrid

About PhotoGrid

What is PhotoGrid (2026 update)

PhotoGrid is an online and mobile collage maker and AI photo editor that combines collage layouts, a video editor, and AI-powered editing tools in a single app, backed by a library of more than 20,000 templates. It is aimed at everyday users, social media creators, and small business owners who want quick photo edits without a design background.

What is new in 2026

PhotoGrid expanded its AI toolset in 2026 to include AI Replacer for swapping out unwanted objects in a photo with seamless AI-generated alternatives, AI Expand for extending an image’s boundaries with matching generated content, and an AI Filter library with more than 75 creative styles, including Disney-style and yearbook-style effects. The app also added AI Headshot for generating professional portrait photos and AI Hug, which turns a still photo into a short hugging video.

PhotoGrid Agent, a newer feature, adds an AI Photo Enhance mode that automatically builds an enhancement task without requiring the user to type instructions. According to the company’s own blog, PhotoGrid’s online editing speed in 2026 is powered by the Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) engine, and batch mode now supports processing up to 20 photos at once.

Key features

• 20,000+ collage and design templates
• AI Replacer, AI Expand, and AI Filter with 75+ styles
• AI Headshot for professional-style portraits and AI Hug for short animated clips
• PhotoGrid Agent with automatic AI Photo Enhance
• Batch processing of up to 20 photos at once
• Video collage and video editing tools alongside photo editing

Pricing in 2026

PhotoGrid offers a free tier with ads and watermarks on some features, alongside paid Pro and VIP subscriptions with a 7-day free trial on Pro.

Who should use it

PhotoGrid fits casual users and social media creators who want fast collages, filters, and AI touch-ups without learning a full design tool like Photoshop. Small business owners who need quick product photo cleanup can use AI Replacer and AI Expand to remove backgrounds or extend images for different ad formats. The batch mode for up to 20 photos also makes it workable for creators managing a steady stream of social content rather than one-off edits. Anyone who mainly needs profile pictures or quick portrait touch-ups can lean on AI Headshot instead of booking a professional photo session, and the AI Hug feature gives casual users a low-effort way to make short shareable clips from old family photos.

Limitations and alternatives

PhotoGrid’s free tier carries ads and restricts access to premium templates and watermark-free exports, so regular use effectively requires the VIP or Pro subscription, check the official site for the current trial terms and any regional pricing differences. The tool is oriented toward templated, consumer-style editing rather than precise professional-grade retouching, so users who need fine pixel-level control may find it limiting compared to dedicated editing software.

Alternatives include Canva for template-based design with a broader non-photo feature set, Adobe Express for users who want lighter Adobe-ecosystem editing, and Erase.bg for a narrower tool focused specifically on background removal.

Frequently asked questions

Is PhotoGrid free to use?

Yes, PhotoGrid has a free tier with basic collage and editing tools, though it includes ads and limits access to premium templates and watermark-free exports.

How much does PhotoGrid Pro cost?

PhotoGrid Pro costs $9.99/month or $59.99/year, with a 7-day free trial, and a separate VIP plan is available at $4.99/month for template access and watermark removal.

What AI tools does PhotoGrid have in 2026?

PhotoGrid includes AI Replacer, AI Expand, AI Filter with 75+ styles, AI Headshot, AI Hug, and an automated AI Photo Enhance mode through PhotoGrid Agent.

Can PhotoGrid edit multiple photos at once?

Yes, PhotoGrid's batch mode supports processing up to 20 photos in one go.

Information last verified: September 2026.