Select the shot references
Add 2–9 JPG, PNG or WebP files, no larger than 25 MB each. Choose a main subject, an environment and a light reference. Local photo selection does not upload these files.
From reference to shot direction
Stitch Images into a Shot Reference Board
Plan the frame before the motion
Stitch images of a subject, location and lighting setup into one shot reference board. Highsfield's image stitcher gives you four layouts, manual crop controls and PNG or JPG downloads, all in your browser. Start with 2–9 photos; no sign-up or watermark.
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Your photos (0/9)
Your selected photos will appear here. Drag to reorder them.
How to stitch images online for a shot brief
Build a readable frame that explains the look you want to explore.
Set the visual hierarchy
Use Featured photo for your primary reference or Photo grid for equal comparisons. Drag photos to swap them in Arrange photos, then switch to Adjust crop to position the subject.
Export the reference board
Set a wide, square or portrait ratio and choose the spacing and background. Download PNG or JPG with a 1200, 2048 or 4096 px long edge. The online image stitcher requires no credits.
Use the image stitcher to clarify shot choices
A compact reference sheet helps separate framing decisions from the motion brief.
Compare camera framing
Place a close-up and a wider composition beside each other. Keep crop scale deliberate so the difference in subject emphasis is clear.
Collect lighting references
Arrange daylight, studio and evening examples in a grid. Use the original photos to compare light direction and atmosphere; the stitcher does not relight them.
Sketch a visual sequence
Order three or four reference frames into a strip. Treat it as a planning sheet rather than a promise that a video model will reproduce each panel.
Keep framing and motion decisions separate
Use a featured frame when one reference carries the main idea. Review the crop around faces and key props, and leave enough space to judge the composition. A gap makes separate reference shots easier to read.
Image stitch combines panels without automatic scene alignment or seam blending. It cannot create a continuous panorama or sharpen an undersized source. Inspect the downloaded board before using it as a video reference.
Need a new source image? Explore the AI image generator and return with your downloaded photos.
Shot reference and photo stitching questions
Searching for 'stich images' to build a shot reference sheet?
Choose the shots you want to compare and arrange them in one board. Use Featured photo to emphasize a main reference or Side by side to compare framing. 'Stich' is a spelling variant of 'stitch'; no extra software is needed for this layout task.
Can I stitch images online free on Highsfield?
Yes. The browser stitcher and PNG or JPG download need no account, credits or watermark. Video generation is a separate workflow with its own model options and credit cost.
Is this an AI stitch images workflow?
The reference board is assembled with manual layouts and crops, not AI. No model fills gaps, blends overlapping scenes or changes the content of a shot.
Are my shot references uploaded while stitching?
No. The photo stitcher works locally. Choosing the completed-image video action saves the final board in this browser; after sign-in it uploads that board as one video reference. Your separate source files stay here.
How many reference shots can I combine?
Use 2–9 JPG, PNG or WebP images with a maximum of 25 MB per file. Decoded images also have memory limits; reduce unusually large source dimensions if the browser rejects them.
Which layout works for a shot comparison?
Side by side keeps two framing options easy to compare. Photo grid gives several options equal space, while Featured photo emphasizes one main direction.
Will the image stitcher align a panorama?
No. It lays out separate shots and lets you adjust each crop. Automatic overlap detection, perspective correction and panorama seam blending are outside this tool.
What size should I export for review?
Select 1200, 2048 or 4096 px for the long edge. Use PNG for reference sheets with crisp edges or JPG for smaller files, and check whether fine details remain readable.
How do I use the board in a video brief?
Download it first, then carry the current board to the video workspace with the completed-image button. Sign in to load it as one starting reference, review the available settings and credits, and submit only when ready. The reference must be under 10 MB.
Build the motion brief from your reference board
Once the framing is clear, open Highsfield's video workspace. The completed-image action carries the board into the reference field so you can describe movement and review the quote before generating.