AndreaMosaic
AndreaMosaic makes photographic mosaics from pictures in a user’s collection.
What AndreaMosaic is
AndreaMosaic makes photographic mosaics from pictures in a user’s collection. Its Standard version is free without a demo restriction or time limit, for personal and commercial use when users include a reference or credit to AndreaMosaic. Standard supports mosaics up to 200 megapixels, with 30,000 tiles and 50,000 images. Custom tile libraries, tile reuse controls, and batch processing are listed features; output formats include JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PSD, PSB, and PPM. The Bonus version adds tile patterns and transparency in TIFF and Photoshop formats. Professional supports mosaics up to 100 gigapixels and 500,000 tiles, with Photoshop tile layers and individual tile export. The release history describes image collections of up to 2 million images. AndreaMosaic is available for Windows and macOS, and its maker says it can run on Linux through PlayOnLinux or Wine. Windows downloads include a portable version, and separate macOS versions are listed for different system ranges.
Good
- Free use has no demo restriction or time limit.
- Personal and commercial use allowed with credit.
- Supports custom tile libraries and tile reuse controls.
- Batch processing and multiple output formats are listed.
- Professional supports up to 100 gigapixels.
Watch out
- Free Standard is limited to 30,000 tiles.
- Linux use requires PlayOnLinux or Wine.
- Bonus and Professional prices are not listed.
Who it suits
AndreaMosaic suits people who want to assemble their own pictures into mosaics, including users seeking free personal or commercial use with credit. Its larger Professional limits and Photoshop export features may suit users who need more tiles or image layers.
Verdict
AndreaMosaic offers a free route to creating and printing mosaics, with higher tile and image limits in its other versions. Check the listed platform support and version limits against the size and workflow you need.
Plans and prices
From AndreaMosaic's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Free) | Free | 200 megapixels · 30,000 tiles · 50,000 images · mosaic features for creation and printing |
| Bonus | Priced on request | 30,000 tiles · 100,000 images · more tile patterns than Standard · TIFF/Photoshop transparency · Price selectable at checkout; no amount shown on the page |
| Professional | Priced on request | 100 gigapixels · 500,000 tiles · 2,000,000 images · Photoshop tile layers · individual tile export · Price selectable at checkout; no amount shown on the page |
The facts
Each one read from AndreaMosaic's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Bonus version
- The Bonus version adds a few patterns for people who support the project's development.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Formats
- The version comparison lists transparency in TIFF and Photoshop formats for Bonus and Professional, and Photoshop tile layers and individual tile export for Professional.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Image collection
- The download page's release history says the software supports up to 2 million images in an image collection.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Payment security
- The privacy policy says payment providers are PCI-DSS compliant and Unyma does not receive full credit card numbers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says personal data is used to deliver licenses, provide support, and meet tax and accounting obligations, and that payment providers handle transactions.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Professional version
- The Professional version supports mosaics up to 100 gigapixels made of 500,000 tiles.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- AndreaMosaic creates photographic mosaics made from the user's pictures.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security
- The download page links VirusTotal reports for the Windows, macOS installer, portable, and Mojave downloads and says they are verified by over 50 antivirus programs.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its helpdesk for support and provides a form to open a ticket.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Video workflow
- The download page recommends installing selected K-Lite Video for Windows codecs to extract images from video files.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free use
- The full free version has no demo restriction or time limit and is free for personal and commercial use, with a required reference or credit to AndreaMosaic.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Wila, Switzerlandchecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Linux
- The maker says AndreaMosaic can run on Linux through PlayOnLinux or the Wine library.checked 28 Sep 2026
- macOS
- The download page lists a macOS 10.7–10.14 version and a separate macOS 10.15–26 version.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Windows
- The download page lists Windows XP through Windows 11 and a portable Windows version.checked 28 Sep 2026
The full review of AndreaMosaic
Overview
AndreaMosaic is desktop software for building a large photographic image from smaller pictures in your own collection. It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows, and its free Standard version is offered for both personal and commercial use. There is no time limit or demo restriction, but use requires a reference or credit to AndreaMosaic. The maker is based in Wila, Switzerland.
The scale of a finished mosaic depends on the edition: Standard supports up to 200 megapixels and 30,000 tiles, while Professional raises the stated ceiling to 100 gigapixels and 500,000 tiles. For a wider view of this category, see our Photo Mosaic Software list.
Key features
The software assembles mosaics from an image collection and supports a custom tile library, controls for tile reuse, and batch processing. Listed export formats are JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PSD, PSB and PPM. Edition limits and export options differ:
| Edition | Capacity and features |
|---|---|
| Standard (Free) | 200 megapixels, 30,000 tiles and 50,000 images, with mosaic creation and printing features. |
| Bonus | 30,000 tiles and 100,000 images, additional tile patterns compared with Standard, and transparency in TIFF and Photoshop formats. |
| Professional | 100 gigapixels, 500,000 tiles and 2,000,000 images, plus Photoshop tile layers and individual tile export. |
The download page recommends selected K-Lite Video for Windows codecs for extracting images from video files. That is a Windows-specific workflow note, rather than a general promise of video support across platforms.
Pricing
Standard (Free) costs nothing. The full version has no demo restriction or time limit, and the stated terms allow personal and commercial use with a required AndreaMosaic reference or credit.
Bonus and Professional prices are not listed; checkout lets buyers select a price, but no amount is shown on the page. Bonus adds patterns for people supporting development. Professional is the edition for larger mosaics and collections, with the higher limits and Photoshop-related exports shown above. A free trial is not offered.
Platforms
AndreaMosaic is listed for Linux, macOS and Windows. The Windows download page lists releases for Windows XP through Windows 11 and a portable Windows version. For macOS, it lists one version for macOS 10.7–10.14 and another for macOS 10.15–26. On Linux, the maker says the application can run through PlayOnLinux or the Wine library.
The download page links VirusTotal reports for Windows, the macOS installer, the portable build and the Mojave download, and says those downloads are verified by more than 50 antivirus programs. This is the maker's stated download-check information; users should still choose the package that matches their system.
Who it's for
AndreaMosaic fits users who want to turn a personal image collection into a tiled photographic mosaic, including people who need to process batches or manage tile reuse. The free edition's 30,000-tile and 200-megapixel limits may suit smaller projects; the Professional edition is the stated route for projects needing up to 500,000 tiles or 100 gigapixels. Its free-use terms also make the Standard edition available for commercial work, provided the required credit is included.
Pros and cons
- Pros: The full Standard version is free without a time limit or demo restriction and can be used personally or commercially with credit.
- Pros: Three desktop operating systems are listed, and Standard includes creation and printing features.
- Pros: Higher editions offer larger image-collection and mosaic limits, while Professional adds tile-layer and individual-tile export.
- Cons: Bonus and Professional have no displayed price amount, so their cost is not clear from the listed pricing details.
- Cons: Linux use relies on PlayOnLinux or Wine according to the maker, rather than a listed native Linux package.
- Cons: Giving the software a reference or credit is a condition of the free version's use.
Alternatives
Other options in this category include EasyMoza, phomo, Rapid-Mosaic, PhotoMosaic.ai, PicTiler, Mazaika, Picture Mosaics Online Mosaic Tool and Photo Mosaica.
Verdict
AndreaMosaic provides a clearly defined free starting point for making photo mosaics, with support for commercial use subject to credit and substantial increases in stated capacity in Professional. Its main trade-offs are the missing price amounts for the paid editions and, on Linux, reliance on a compatibility layer. Compare your expected tile count, image collection size, operating system and need for Photoshop exports against the edition limits before choosing.
Getting started
- Visit the AndreaMosaic website and open its download page.
- Choose the download for Windows or macOS that matches your system.
- For Linux, use PlayOnLinux or the Wine library as directed by the maker.
- Create a mosaic with your picture collection and select an output format.
- For free personal or commercial use, include a reference or credit to AndreaMosaic.
Limits worth knowing
The free Standard plan is limited to mosaics of 200 megapixels, 30,000 tiles, and collections of 50,000 images. Bonus lists 30,000 tiles and 100,000 images; Professional lists 100 gigapixels, 500,000 tiles, and 2 million images.
Questions
Is AndreaMosaic free?
Yes. Standard costs nothing and has no demo restriction or time limit. Personal and commercial use is allowed with a reference or credit to AndreaMosaic.
What does Standard include?
Standard supports mosaic creation and printing up to 200 megapixels, 30,000 tiles, and 50,000 images.
What do Bonus and Professional add?
Bonus adds more tile patterns and TIFF/Photoshop transparency, and lists capacity for 100,000 images. Professional supports up to 100 gigapixels and 500,000 tiles, with Photoshop tile layers and individual tile export.
Which systems can run AndreaMosaic?
The download page lists Windows and macOS versions. The maker says it can run on Linux through PlayOnLinux or Wine.
What image formats can it export?
Listed output formats are JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PSD, PSB, and PPM.
How do I get support?
The maker directs users to its helpdesk, where they can open a ticket.
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