Create a One-of-a-Kind Birthday Collage With BeFunky

A birthday collage is one of the most thoughtful and creative ways to celebrate someone special. Whether you're highlighting memories from the past year, marking a milestone birthday, or simply crafting a fun and personal gift, a birthday photo collage can capture everything you want to say – without needing many words.

And thanks to BeFunky’s Collage Maker, creating one doesn’t have to be time-consuming. The built-in Collage Wizard takes care of the layout work for you by instantly generating design options from the images you upload – no dragging, dropping, or resizing required. It’s the easiest way to turn your favorite moments into a collage that’s polished, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind.

Want to make a birthday collage they’ll love? We’ll show you how!

How to Make a Birthday Collage Online

Ready to get started? Head to the Collage Maker and follow these 4 simple steps to create a birthday collage in now time.

Step 1: Gather Your Collage Photos

First, go to the Image Manager tab to upload or drag and drop your photos. Need a few extra visuals to enhance your design? Click Search Stock Images to explore our massive collection of free birthday-themed photos and backgrounds.

Step 2: Choose Your Layout

With your images loaded and ready to go, click the Layouts tab and select Collage Wizard.

Choose the photos you’d like to use, then click Use Images. The Collage Wizard will instantly display a variety of smart layout options. Scroll through until one catches your eye, then select your favorite to place it on the canvas.

Want to fine-tune your birthday collage? In the Customize tab, you can change background colors, adjust spacing and corner rounding, tweak aspect ratios, and more.

You can even open your photos in the Photo Editor to apply effects, filters, and more for an artistic touch. Simply Select the photo and click Edit Image, followed by Open Image in Editor.

When you're done making changes, click Back to Collage Maker to wrap up your collage.

For this example, we’ve added the Watercolor GFX 3 effect from our Artsy category.

Step 3: Add Text and Graphics

Now it’s time to make your design feel extra special. Navigate to the Text tab to add the recipient’s name, a heartfelt birthday message, or a fun quote.

Click Add Text to start from scratch, or choose a stylish pre-designed text patch. Double-click to edit, then customize the font, size, alignment, and color using the Text Properties menu.

Want to add decorative elements? Go to the Graphics tab and click Search Graphics to find birthday-themed illustrations like balloons, confetti, candles, and more. Search terms like cake, party, or celebrate to find designs that fit your theme.

Use the Graphic Properties menu to change colors, layering, and opacity until your collage looks just right.

Step 4: Save and Share Your Birthday Collage

Once your collage is complete, click Save at the top of the screen. You can save it to your computer, your BeFunky account, or share it directly to social media.

• For high-quality printing and framing, choose PDF format with Print Quality enabled.
• For digital sharing, save your birthday collage as a JPG or PNG.

Final Results: A Heartfelt Birthday Collage That’s One-of-a-Kind

Creating a birthday photo collage with BeFunky is the perfect way to give a meaningful gift – without spending hours on design. With Collage Wizard doing the layout work and plenty of ways to personalize, you’ll end up with something that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Birthday Collage Inspiration

Need a little creative inspiration before you start? Here are a few fun ways to style your birthday collage:

Scrapbook-Inspired Birthday Collage

Use candid photos and vintage-inspired elements to create a nostalgic, scrapbook-style design. Perfect for milestone birthdays like a 30th, 50th, or Sweet Sixteen.

Choose a neutral or textured background and layer on washi tape graphics, stamps, and handwritten fonts. To give your photos a cohesive look, apply a black and white or vintage photo effect using the Photo Editor.

Comic Strip Collage

Did you know you can also create a birthday collage that looks just like a comic strip? Not only is it a fun way to mark a special occasion, but your recipient is sure to cherish your creativity. With our Comic and Cartoon effects, available in the Artsy tab, you can quickly and easily turn any photo into one reminiscent of your favorite comic book. Simply add speech bubble graphics and fun text to complete the look.

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Pet-Themed Birthday Collage

Whether it’s a birthday for your furry friend or a gift for a pet lover, a pet birthday collage is always a hit. Use cute shapes like paw prints and hearts, then add playful text and pet-themed graphics to complete the look. You can never go wrong with a pet portrait collage!

Add Some Magic to Your Birthday Collages With the Collage Wizard

Nothing quite says “I appreciate you” as much as a custom-made birthday collage. It goes one step further than a personalized birthday card, making it a perfect idea for those you consider extra special in your life.

Ready to make your own? Head to the Collage Maker to bring your birthday collage to life.

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