Scatter is a browser-based photo collage studio inspired by David Hockney's 'joiner' photomontages. You arrange, overlap and caption multiple photos on a freeform wall, then export a high-resolution image.

What is a “joiner”?

A joiner is a photo collage made famous by David Hockney: many overlapping photographs of the same scene, shot from slightly different angles, arranged into one larger picture. The seams and shifts are the whole charm.

Do I need to install anything or create an account?

No. Scatter runs in your web browser with nothing to install and no sign-up. You can optionally 'Add to Home Screen' to install it as an app that works offline.

Where are my photos stored?

Only on your own device. Your photos and projects are saved locally in your browser and are never uploaded.

Is it a subscription?

No. Pro is a one-time purchase of $19 — no subscription and no renewals. You buy once and own it forever, on every device you own.

After checkout on Payhip a licence key is emailed to you; it removes the watermark and unlocks full-resolution PNG export on every device you own.

What can I make with it?

Hockney-style joiner montages, freeform photo collages, captioned photo layouts and shareable compositions — then export a high-quality PNG to print, post or share.

Will it work on my phone?

Yes. The studio is touch-friendly — drag, rotate, pinch to zoom and export straight from your phone. For long, detailed sessions a larger screen is more comfortable.

How do I clear my saved photos and data, or move to a new device?

Everything you make in Scatter is stored only on your own device and is never uploaded. You can delete projects one at a time inside the app, or wipe everything at once with the Clear saved data button (or your browser's clear-site-data option for scatterphoto.com). Clearing permanently removes your saved projects and signs out Pro; to unlock Pro again, or set it up on a new device, re-enter the licence key from your purchase email.

How do I install Scatter or add it to my Home Screen?

You don't need to install anything to use Scatter - it always runs right in your browser. Installing is completely optional: if you'd like a one-tap icon on your home screen that opens full-screen and works offline, you can add one. On iPhone or iPad, open scatterphoto.com in Safari, tap the Share icon, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome and tap Add to Home screen (or the Get the app button). On a computer, click Get the app or the install icon at the right of the Chrome or Edge address bar.

Scatter Photo — free online collage & Hockney joiner maker

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