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How to create a gallery wall with the picture frame tool
We show you how you can use our free picture frame tool to create gallery walls and test what they look like in different rooms
Image of three picture frames in a gallery wall
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Step 1: Choose room and add your first picture frame
If you want to change from the room selected from start, you can click "Select room". There you can change room and also find the option to add a picture of your own room at home. After that click anywhere on the image to add your first picture frame.
Picture of the picture frame tool without frames
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Step 2: Choose type of frame and size
The next step is to choose the type of frame. You can click on the small squares to change between different frame types. You can choose between one of the existing sizes that appear, or choose to see more of the most common sizes with the menu in the bottom. You can also choose to add your own size under the tab "Custom size". Then just drag & drop the picture frame that you want to place on the wall and place it where you want it.
Picture of the picture frame select in the picture frame tool
Picture of a placed picture frame in the picture frame tool
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Step 3: Add more picture frames
Click anywhere on the image of the room to add your next picture frame. When you place multiple picture frames you will see grid lines to center frames and get even distances between the frames. You can turn off these grid lines by pressing "Alt" or by going to the "Options" menu and disable them.
Picture of a second picture frame that is placed with grid lines
Picture of a third picture frame being placed with grid lines and distance lines
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Step 4: Add your picture
Now you can add a picture to the frame by clicking on the button "Add picture". When you find a print in the dialog that appears and click on it it will be placed in the frame.
Menus above a frame where you can choose to add a picture
Now your first picture is added to the picture frame! 🎉 To add more pictures you use the same method for the other picture frames.
A gallery wall with three picture frames where one has a picture
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