Introducing new ways to create and share collages

Introducing new ways to create and share collages

September 24, 2024

Today, Pinterest is announcing two new features to its popular collages tool:

• Collage remixing which lets users collaborate, build on and use existing collages as a starting point for their own creativity.

• Collage sharing which makes it easier to download and share collages in video format on other social media platforms.

Now over half a billion Pinterest users¹ around the world can get even more creative with their collages through remixing and sharing.

Collages are an interactive Pin format composed of cutouts, allowing users to bring their ideas to life in a dynamic and engaging way. Since their introduction in 2023, collages have sparked a wave of fresh and exciting user-generated content on Pinterest, with users embracing collages as a new way to visualize, plan and shop ideas.

"Collages are Pinterest's most dynamic and interactive format, so we're excited to continue to scale and innovate in that area," said David Temple, Head of Two Twenty, Pinterest's in-house incubator that built collages. "We've seen great adoption as well. Collages are saved at significantly higher rates than other Pin types, and we're seeing that users, particularly Gen Z, love creating collages as a way to express themselves."

Since the beginning of this year, the number of collages on Pinterest has increased by 418%.² From planning outfits and building beauty routines, to creating aesthetic mood boards and designing their dream dorms, people are using collages to manifest their dreams, plan for their future and ultimately turn their inspiration into action. And many Pinterest users tell us that making collages is a fun and relaxing form of self expression.

Given all the positive buzz on social media with people showcasing their collages, we are introducing these new features to make it easier for Pinterest users to create collages and share them online.

Level up your creativity with collage remixing

Remixing makes it easier than ever to get started with collages. Now, when users make a collage, they can control whether other users can use it as a creative starting point. When remixing is enabled, users can build on existing collages and add their own personal spin, leveraging them as templates to help inspire and stretch their creativity-especially for users just getting started. We're also seeing users, especially Gen Z, use remixing as a form of creative connection and communication.

• Find a collage to remix: Need a little inspiration? Users can browse collages to remix by navigating to the Remix a collage card option in the collage tool. Users can also remix the collages they discover as they're browsing Pinterest by tapping Remix in the bottom right corner of the collage.

• Collaborate with others: When a user creates a remix, the original collage and creator will be tagged at the bottom. Remixes are always linked to the original collage and creator.

• Manage your remix settings: Users can choose whether others can remix their collages by turning remixing on or off at any time.

Showcase your aesthetic and creativity with collage sharing

People use collages to showcase their unique tastes and aesthetics. And now, we're making it easier for users to share their collages with others. Whether showcasing their monthly mood board or an aesthetic style guide, users will be able to effortlessly turn their collages into rich, dynamic videos that they can download and share on social platforms. 

Collage remixing is now available globally where Pinterest is available on iOS and Android devices. 

How to collage

1. Tap the + at the bottom of your screen, then select Collage

2. Once you enter the collage tool, you can:

   • Start creating a new collage

   • Find a collage to remix

   • Access your existing drafts

   • Learn how to collage

3. To find and add cutouts to a collage, tap + in the collage tool. You can:

   • Browse Pins and cutouts inspired by your interests

   • Search Pinterest

   • Access your boards and saved Pins

4. Once you select a Pin, you can add the auto-detected object as a cutout, or edit the selection.

5. You can also upload images from your device and turn them into cutouts

6. Customize your collage by adding text, drawings or a background color

7. Publish your collage as a Pin, or save it as a draft for later

How to remix a collage

1. Tap the + at the bottom of your screen, then select Collage

2. Swipe through the cards and tap Remix a collage

3. Choose a collage, then tap Remix in the top right corner

4. Start editing the collage to customize! You can:

   • Swap existing cutouts. Tap each cutout to edit, then tap Swap to replace it with another Pin or cutout. Pro tip: to keep the shape and size of the original cutout, tap the option to Keep original shape

   • Add more to the design. Add more cutouts, or use the editing tools to add text, drawings or change the background color

5. Publish your remix as a collage. When you create a remix, it will show the original collage creator's username at the bottom

6. You can also remix collages that you discover by tapping Remix in the bottom right corner

How to download and share a collage

1. Go to the collage that you want to share

2. Tap … and tap Download collage

3. Select the format you want share and tap Download

4. Once the video has downloaded to your camera roll, tap Share

5. Tap Copy to copy the link to your collage

6. Upload the video to your social accounts

7. If you're sharing to Instagram Stories, tap the "Stickers" icon

8. Choose "Link," paste the collage URL, and tap "Done"

9. Share to your stories!