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How to Turn a Photo Into Mosaic Tile Art

By Melanie Doncas | Photo Editor Tutorials

Mosaic art, with its captivating and timeless appeal, has been a beloved medium for thousands of years. From ancient Greek and Roman masterpieces to modern creations, mosaics have adorned temples, houses, and public spaces with intricate designs made from colored glass, stone, or ceramics.

In today's digital age, creating your own mosaic art is easier than ever. With BeFunky's mosaic artsy effect, you can transform any image into a stunning mosaic masterpiece with just a few clicks, making it simple to unleash your creativity. Keep reading to learn how!

photo of parrot with mosaic effect applied
photo of parrot

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How to Turn a Photo Into a Mosaic Online Using BeFunky

Ready to convert a picture into mosaic tiles? Just follow the 4 steps below!

Step 1: Open Your Photo

Head to the Mosaic category and open the image you want to turn into mosaic tile art. Our Mosaic effects are located in the Artsy tab.

open a photo in mosaic

Step 2: Select and Customize Your Effect

Click on each Mosaic effect to sample how it looks when applied to your photo. You can adjust the strength of the mosaic art effect using the corresponding slider. Additionally, you’ll notice three buttons: Settings, which allows you to alter the effect further; Cancel, which cancels the selected effect; and Apply, which applies the effect as-is.

select mosaic effect to apply

Click the icon on the left-most side to open the Settings menu. You then have the option to customize the hue and color blend, as well as to preserve the original colors of your photo.

When you’ve finished making your adjustments, click Apply.

adjust the mosaic effect

Step 3: Save Your New Photo to Mosaic Artwork

When you’re finished, select Save at the top of the screen and then choose the best destination for your new mosaic tile art. 

If you’re going to keep this a digital file, select JPEG. If you want to print this out to frame, select PDF > Print

save photo to mosaic art

Try Our Photo Mosaic Maker Today

Next time someone asks, "What app turns photos into mosaics?", be sure to point them in the direction of BeFunky! Thanks to our photo-to-mosaic effects, turning your favorite images into mosaic tile art has never been easier.

hot air balloon photo with mosaic effect applied
photo of hot air balloon

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Want to check out our mosaic artsy effects for yourself? Visit the Photo Editor today!

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