How-to Guide
Combine Images into a Grid for PDF Export
PDF documents don't handle multiple inline images gracefully. A pre-composed grid image eliminates all layout problems: one image, one placement, zero formatting headaches.
Try MergeFrame (Free)Anyone who has built a PDF report knows the pain of multi-image placement. The fix: compose images into a single grid before inserting. One image = one placement = zero problems.
For reports: 4 quarterly charts in 2×2. For proposals: problem left, solution right in 1×2. For docs: code + terminal + result in Strip of 3.
For A4 PDFs, export at 2480px (300 DPI) for print, 1654px (200 DPI) for screen. Use PNG for text clarity. All processing is local: sensitive documents never leave your device.
How to Do It: Step by Step
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Gather images
Screenshots, charts, photos: use consistent dimensions.
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Open MergeFrame
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Choose grid layout
2×2 for charts, Strip of 3 for workflows, 1×2 for comparisons.
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Export at print resolution
2480px for print (300 DPI), 1654px for screen (200 DPI). PNG format.
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Insert into document
One image, one placement in your doc builder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What DPI for PDF exports?
300 DPI for print, 200 DPI for screen. At 300 DPI, export at 2480px wide for A4.
Will grids make PDFs smaller?
Usually yes: one PNG compresses more efficiently than 4 separate images.
Can I use in LaTeX?
Yes. Export as PNG and use \includegraphics{grid.png}.
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