Cut. Layer. Create.

Photo collages, cut in seconds.

Jodu transforms your photos into stunning collages with automatic on-device cutouts. Pick a photo, add effects, and layer on a freeform canvas. No scissors needed.

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Jodu app — photo collage maker on iPhone

What Is Jodu?

Jodu is a creative tool inspired by the art of cut-and-paste collage — the hands-on process of cutting photos from magazines, layering them, and building something new. That raw, handmade energy, now on your phone.

Instead of scissors and glue, you get automatic cutouts that instantly isolate subjects from your photos. Add decorative effects like torn paper and burnt edges, layer on a freeform canvas with text and textures, and create collages that feel authentically handmade — all from your iPhone.

Your photos never leave your phone.

Magic in Seconds

Smart Auto-Cut

Automatic subject isolation plus 11 decorative effects — color border, torn paper, crumpled paper, burnt paper, blur edge, glow edge, drop shadow, vintage, tape, and stamp. Pick a photo and Jodu handles the cutout.

Freeform Canvas

50+ layers on a freeform canvas. Three canvas sizes — Square, Portrait, and Story. Crop and erase tools, smart alignment guides, and full undo/redo.

Text & Backgrounds

40+ curated fonts with shadow, outline, glow, and background effects. Import from photo library, camera, or Pinterest. Plus backgrounds, textures, and gradient presets.

How to Make a Collage

1

Pick Your Photos

Select photos from your camera roll. Portraits, landscapes, textures — anything goes.

2

Choose an Effect

Apply automatic subject isolation, then pick from 11 decorative effects. Color border, torn paper, blur edge, vintage — Jodu handles the cutout.

3

Layer & Compose

Arrange on the freeform canvas. Add text, choose a background texture, resize and rotate layers.

4

Export & Share

One tap to export as full-resolution PNG. Share to social media, AirDrop, or send to a printer.

Who Uses Jodu?

Collage Artists Cut, layer, and create
Social Media Creators Stand out with collage-style posts
Mood Board Builders Visualize ideas and aesthetics
Scrapbookers Preserve memories with style
Designers & Artists Rapid visual experimentation
Students & Teachers Creative projects and presentations

Free to Create. Pro to Unleash.

Free
$0

Everything you need to start creating.

  • Subject isolation + 11 effects
  • 50+ layers per collage
  • 5 active projects
  • Basic backgrounds
  • Full resolution export
Pro
$3.99/mo

$29.99/yr

  • Unlimited layers
  • Unlimited projects
  • Premium textures & gradients
  • All future Pro features

Got Questions?

Jodu is an iOS app that transforms your photos into stunning collages with automatic on-device cutouts. It features smart subject isolation, 11 decorative effects (color border, torn paper, crumpled paper, burnt paper, blur edge, glow edge, drop shadow, vintage, tape, and stamp), a text tool with 40+ curated fonts and 3 effects, and a freeform canvas with 50+ layers. It's designed for collage artists, scrapbookers, social media creators, and anyone who loves the handmade aesthetic of cut-and-paste collage art.

Jodu automatically detects and isolates subjects from your photos right on your device. Just pick a photo and Jodu handles the cutout. Then choose from 11 decorative effects to style it — color border, torn paper, crumpled paper, burnt paper, blur edge, glow edge, drop shadow, vintage, tape, or stamp. There's no manual tracing or tedious selection, and your photos never leave your device.

Yes, Jodu is free to download and use. The free version includes subject isolation, all 11 decorative effects, 50+ layers per collage, 5 active projects, basic backgrounds, and full resolution export. You can upgrade to Jodu Pro for unlimited layers, unlimited projects, and premium textures and gradients.

Jodu Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($3.99/month), annual subscription ($29.99/year). Pro unlocks unlimited layers, unlimited projects, premium textures and gradients, and all future Pro features.

No. Jodu processes everything on-device. Your photos never leave your phone. There are no cloud uploads, no servers processing your images, and no data collection. Your creative work stays completely private.

Jodu offers automatic subject isolation plus 11 decorative effects: Color Border (colored border around subject), Torn Paper (irregular torn edges), Crumpled Paper (wrinkled surface texture), Burnt Paper (charred border effect), Blur Edge (Gaussian blur fade), Glow Edge (halo glow around subject), Drop Shadow (shadow beneath subject), Vintage (color shift and grain), Tape (overlaid tape decoration), and Stamp (stamp texture overlay). Each effect is applied to your cutout automatically.

Yes. Jodu exports full-resolution PNG images that are great for printing. Create your collage layouts in the app, export, and send them to any printer or print-on-demand service. The torn paper and burnt edges effects are especially popular for authentic handmade aesthetics in printed collages.

Jodu works on iPhone running iOS 17 or later. The app is optimized for all screen sizes, with fast on-device cutouts across supported devices.

Most collage apps offer rigid grid templates where you drop photos into fixed slots. Jodu is different — it gives you a completely freeform canvas where you can layer, resize, rotate, and stack cut-out elements anywhere. Combined with automatic subject isolation, 11 decorative effects, a text tool with 40+ fonts, and background textures, Jodu is purpose-built for creative, artistic collages rather than simple photo grids.

Yes! Jodu includes a full text tool with 40+ curated fonts across Serif, Sans, Display, and Mono categories. You can also apply 4 text effects — Shadow, Outline, Glow, Background, and Background — plus pick any color with the built-in color picker. Text layers can be resized, rotated, and arranged on the canvas just like photo cutouts.

The free version of Jodu allows up to 5 active projects with 50+ layers each. Jodu Pro removes all limits — unlimited projects, unlimited layers, and premium textures and gradients.

Ready to Start Creating?

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