Use the largest original available. For social posts, 1200px or more on the short side gives room to crop cleanly.
Then and now photo maker
Two photographs. Everything that happened between them.
Place an old photograph beside a recent one and add years, names, or a short line that makes the passage of time feel real.
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Private · local · watermark free
Choose what you are making
Private browser studio
Create a then and now image
Your photos stay on this device and disappear when the page closes.
🔒 Nothing is uploaded. Saved designs contain settings only, never your photographs.
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Saved settings appear here. Rechoose the photographs when loading a design.
Created with this tool
Six ways one photograph can become more meaningful.
These examples are rendered by the same browser engine used in the editor. No mockups and no AI generated results.
Before and after
Show the change. Keep the story.
Use Then and Now for growing families, pets, homes, friendships, teams, and personal transformations. Both photos stay in your browser.
Create a before-and-after image ↗
Make a sharper download
A little guidance before you export.
Choose A4 for posters. PNG keeps text crisp; JPG is smaller and convenient for messaging.
Portrait works for feeds, Story / Status for vertical sharing, Square for profiles, and Landscape for screens.
Popular ways to use it
Start with the moment you are making.
Anniversary PhotoCreate a watermark-free anniversary photo card with your favourite couple photo, date, and message. Private, local, and free.↗Baby MilestoneCreate private baby milestone cards for monthly photos, first steps, first words, birthdays, and new family moments. No account or upload.↗Pet MemorialCreate a respectful pet memorial frame with a photo, name, dates, and remembrance. Private, watermark-free, and free to download.↗Wedding Photo LetterCreate a heartfelt wedding photo letter with a favourite photograph and personal message. Free, private, and watermark-free.↗Photo CollageCreate a clean two-photo collage with a title, caption, and personal story. Free, private, watermark-free, and browser-based.↗
Useful by design
The passage of time is the whole story
A simple side-by-side comparison can capture growth, endurance, change, and affection without needing much explanation.
Two-photo layouts
Both photographs receive equal visual weight with clear then and now labels.
Many emotional uses
Compare childhood, anniversaries, pets, homes, friendships, fitness, teams, and businesses.
Social and print formats
Create a square comparison, portrait post, story, landscape card, or poster.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Which photos work best together?＋
Choose photographs with similar subjects or poses when possible, but different settings can also make the contrast more interesting.
Can I label the years?＋
Yes. Add both years in the subtitle field and use the message for a short reflection.
Are both photos kept private?＋
Yes. Both images remain on your device and are never uploaded.