Contact sheet generator
Build a printable labeled grid from a collection of images.
A practical guide to Contact sheet generator
Contact Sheet Generator arranges selected images into a labeled printable grid with bounded columns, consistent cells, and readable filenames. It creates one PNG overview while decoding each source sequentially to keep browser memory use predictable.
Example: make a visual index of a photo shoot
Select the ordered images, choose three columns, create the sheet, and use the labels to mark the strongest frames before opening individual originals.
Task-specific steps
- 1
Choose the collection and confirm the horizontal order that should read across each row of the final sheet.
- 2
Set the number of columns to balance thumbnail size, page width, and the amount of filename text that should remain readable.
- 3
Create the sheet, inspect labels and representative thumbnails, and keep the source images for detailed selection decisions.
Options that affect the result
- The column count controls the grid shape and is bounded to the number of selected images.
- Every cell fits its image within a consistent thumbnail area and adds a truncated filename label below it.
Limitations to know first
- A contact sheet is an overview, so small details, exact color, and fine focus must be checked in the original files.
- Long filenames are shortened in the label and the exported PNG is not an editable layout document.
Questions specific to this task
How should I choose the number of columns?
Use fewer columns when labels or visual inspection matter more than fitting the whole collection on one screen. More columns create a denser overview with smaller thumbnails.
Does the contact sheet change the source files?
No. It reads the selected images and creates a separate PNG. The original files remain unchanged and are not uploaded.