Free Contact Sheet Generator

A contact sheet generator turns a set of photos into a single overview image. SocQ’s version places up to 20 photos in a grid and prints a number and the file name under each one, so people can review and choose shots quickly.

The term comes from the darkroom, where strips of negatives were pressed against photo paper to print every frame at actual size. A digital contact sheet does the same job today: it shows a whole shoot as numbered thumbnails for culling, client proofing and filing.

1. Click Choose files and select up to 20 photos. 2. Reorder them with the up arrows so the numbering matches your review order. 3. Set Columns, Spacing (px) and Background. 4. Check the live preview, then click Download to save the PNG.

A contact sheet is a working document: every photo gets a number and file name so reviewers can refer to it precisely. A collage is a finished visual meant for sharing, without labels. SocQ’s Photo Collage Maker uses the same grid controls if you want the unlabeled version.

Up to 20 photos per sheet. For bigger shoots, create several sheets in batches of 20, and add a prefix such as “A-01” to file names, since the numbering restarts at 1 on every sheet.

No. The tool exports a PNG image, which is easy to send by chat or email and opens on any device. If you need a printable PDF, open the PNG and use your system’s print dialog to print it or save it as PDF.

No. Each label shows only the photo’s number and file name, and EXIF data such as camera settings, dates or ratings isn’t read or printed. Put short notes in your file names if reviewers need extra context.

No. Your browser builds the sheet on your own device, so the photos and file names aren’t sent to SocQ’s servers. Clearing the page or closing the tab discards them.

Yes. You can create and download contact sheets without an account, and the PNG has no SocQ logo or watermark. Make as many sheets as your shoot needs.

Each photo is scaled to cover its cell and trimmed from the center. That keeps the grid even but can hide edges, especially when you mix portrait and landscape shots. Change the column count to reshape the cells, and confirm final picks against the full-size originals.