How to combine two product images for a portfolio

Two product photos can tell a stronger story together than either one alone. You might want to show a product from two angles, pair an item with a detail shot, or make a single image for a portfolio page.

Use the Photo Editor to place both images in one composition with separate layers. This lets you adjust their size and position independently, then save the finished image as a new file.

Combine the product images

Open the Photo Editor and open the product image that will form the base of your composition. Choose the photo with the background, framing, or empty space that best suits the final layout.
Add the second product image as a separate layer. Keep each photo on its own layer so you can move or resize one without changing the other. If you cannot find the layer controls, look for the editor's layer panel and its options for adding an image.
Choose a layout and position the images. For a side-by-side comparison, place the products at similar sizes with a clear gap between them. For an overlapping composition, keep one product dominant and place the second where it does not hide important details.
Adjust the images so they feel like part of the same design. Compare their apparent size, angle, and brightness. Use the editor's selection tools if you need to work on a specific area, and use adjustments only when a photo looks noticeably different from the other.
Review the composition at its intended display size, then export or save a copy. Keep your original photos unchanged so you can revise the layout later.

If you need to select and move an object inside a photo rather than combine two complete images, see how to select and move an object in an image.

Choose a layout that suits the portfolio

Side by side for a comparison

This works well when the images show two versions, colors, or angles that deserve equal attention. Give both photos similar visual weight. Align their top or bottom edges, and leave enough space between them that the products do not run together. If the source photos have different proportions, avoid stretching one to match the other. Resize it proportionally and allow the edges to differ, or crop the framing to make the pair look balanced.

One main product with a detail image

Make one image larger and use the second to show a feature, texture, or close-up. Place the detail photo where the viewer can connect it to the main product without covering a label or distinctive shape. A small overlap can work, but leave a visible edge around the smaller photo so its boundary is clear.

Overlapping products

Overlapping works best when the product silhouettes are easy to distinguish. Place the front product on a layer above the rear one, and keep the overlap modest. If both photos have solid, unrelated backgrounds, layering them may create a box on top of another box. Use images with matching backgrounds or transparent backgrounds for this layout. Otherwise, a side-by-side arrangement is usually cleaner than trying to disguise mismatched edges.

A shared background or canvas

Use the background of the base image as the visual ground for the composition. A plain, uncluttered background makes it easier to see both products and gives you room for spacing. If the background is busy, keep the images larger and avoid adding extra decoration. The portfolio page can provide the surrounding context, so the combined image does not need to carry every detail.

Fix common problems

Match the visual size, not just the pixel size. Two objects can have different dimensions in their source files and still look unbalanced. Compare the size of the actual products on the canvas, then resize the layers until one does not overpower the other.
Check that each image is on its own layer. If moving one photo also moves or changes the other, undo the action and review the layer panel. Select the layer you want to adjust before moving or resizing it.
Give the products room around their edges. A product placed against the canvas border can look accidentally cropped. Move it inward or adjust the canvas framing so the edges have consistent breathing room.
Reduce differences in brightness and color. If one photo looks much warmer, darker, or more saturated, compare them side by side and make a small adjustment to the image that stands out. Avoid heavy filters, which can make product colors look inaccurate.
Do not stretch a product to fill a gap. Stretching changes its proportions and can make the result look distorted. Resize proportionally, reposition the layer, or choose a layout with more space.
Check the saved image before uploading it. Open the exported copy and inspect the edges, spacing, and small product details. If the image looks soft, return to the editor and save from the original source photos rather than enlarging a previously exported copy.

Why layers make revisions easier

A layer is an independently editable part of an image. Keeping each product on a separate layer means you can change the layout later without rebuilding the whole composition. You can also try two arrangements, such as a balanced pair and a large product with a smaller detail shot, before deciding which one fits the portfolio page.

The Photo Editor runs in your browser, and the photos and files you open stay on your device.