Can I include actual travel photos alongside physical keepsakes?

Yes. Upload both photos of objects and photos from the trip itself. Mix them freely on the canvas.

What kinds of keepsakes work best?

Postcards, tickets, receipts, coins, small crafts, pressed flowers, fabric scraps, and any flat or semi-flat object photograph and cut out well.

Does it work with very small objects like coins?

Yes. Photograph small items in close-up mode with good light. Filling the frame with the object gives the best cutout.

Can I add a map as a background for the collage?

Yes. Use a screenshot of a map, a photo of a travel guide, or any image as the canvas background.

Can I make a collage as a gift for someone else?

Yes. Export the canvas as a PNG and send it digitally or print it for a physical gift.

Turn Travel Keepsakes into a Visual Story Worth Keeping

Photograph souvenirs, local crafts, postcards, and keepsakes from your trips. Strip backgrounds instantly and arrange them into a visual travel journal that captures what the trip actually felt like.

Why people use it

Preserve travel memories in a format more personal than photos of sights
Create a visual gift from a shared trip for family or travel companions
Build a travel journal page for a scrapbook using digital tools
Archive keepsakes from a trip before they get buried in a drawer
Make a print-ready collage to frame as a travel memory piece for your home

How it works

Photograph your keepsakes: Lay souvenirs, postcards, tickets, coins, and other mementos on a clean surface and photograph each one. Natural light and a flat lay approach work best.
Remove backgrounds automatically: Upload to Canvi and backgrounds are stripped from each item, leaving clean cutouts ready to arrange.
Compose your collage: Arrange items on the canvas, overlapping and layering to build a composition that feels like the trip.
Export and preserve: Export the finished collage as a PNG to print, frame, share, or add to a digital scrapbook.

Use cases

Post-trip travel journal page: Build a collage page for each destination, combining local mementos, ticket stubs, and photos of finds.
Shared trip gift: Create a collage as a gift for family or friends who shared the same journey, featuring items you all collected.
Destination memory board: Photograph local crafts, market finds, and small objects from a single place and arrange them into one destination-specific board.
Year of travel recap: Gather keepsakes from every trip in a year and build a single collage that captures all of the places visited.

Tips

Lay everything out on a flat surface before photographing so you get a feel for what you have before composing
Mix scales in the collage: small coins and tickets alongside larger postcards and fabric samples create visual interest
Use a map image or landscape photo from the destination as the canvas background for extra context
Include one or two photos from the trip itself alongside the keepsakes for a fuller story
Print the finished collage at a local photo printer and frame it as a travel wall piece

Frequently asked questions

Can I include actual travel photos alongside physical keepsakes?: Yes. Upload both photos of objects and photos from the trip itself. Mix them freely on the canvas.
What kinds of keepsakes work best?: Postcards, tickets, receipts, coins, small crafts, pressed flowers, fabric scraps, and any flat or semi-flat object photograph and cut out well.
Does it work with very small objects like coins?: Yes. Photograph small items in close-up mode with good light. Filling the frame with the object gives the best cutout.
Can I add a map as a background for the collage?: Yes. Use a screenshot of a map, a photo of a travel guide, or any image as the canvas background.
Can I make a collage as a gift for someone else?: Yes. Export the canvas as a PNG and send it digitally or print it for a physical gift.