Class Composite Software
Class Composite Software for School Photographers
Stop building composites by hand in Photoshop. Upload your portraits, let the software size and align every head automatically, and download a print-ready class composite in minutes.
No credit card required. Plans from $29/mo.
What it is
Software built to do one thing: class composites, fast
A class composite takes the individual portrait of every student and teacher and arranges them into a single, elegant layout with each name underneath. Done by hand, it means resizing every head, aligning every row, and matching every name. One composite can eat 30 to 90 minutes.
SchoolComposite is dedicated class composite software that does that work for you. It runs entirely in your browser, uses automatic face detection to keep every head the same size, and exports a 300 DPI file ready for any print lab. No Photoshop, no plugins, no desktop install, no per-order fees.
- Built for school photographers, not a general design tool you have to bend to fit.
- Automatic face detection sizes and positions every portrait consistently.
- Print-ready output at 300 DPI in standard sizes from 8x10 to 24x36.
- Add absent students later and regenerate, without reshooting the class.
- Roster and PSPA import. Upload a CSV roster or your PSPA index export and it matches each student's name to the right photo automatically.
Why photographers switch
Faster, more consistent, and far less expensive
Minutes, not hours
What used to take 30 to 90 minutes per class drops to under 10. Batch an entire school in an afternoon.
Consistent every time
Automatic face detection sizes every head identically, so no one portrait looks too big or off-center.
Works in your browser
Nothing to install or update. Log in from any computer, anywhere. No Adobe Creative Cloud required.
Flat monthly price
From $29/mo with no per-order or transaction fees. You keep 100 percent of what you charge schools.
School branding built in
Add logos, headers, colors, and names under each portrait with professional templates.
Print-ready output
Export 300 DPI files in standard sizes, ready to send straight to any lab.
How it compares
Class composite software vs. the old way
Most studios still build composites in Photoshop, run a desktop plugin, or outsource to a lab. Here is how a dedicated, browser-based tool stacks up.
| Feature | SchoolComposite | Photoshop / manual | Lab service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per class | Under 10 min | 30-90 min | Days (lab queue) |
| Automatic head sizing | Yes | Manual | N/A |
| Works in browser | Yes | No | N/A |
| Needs Adobe / install | No | Yes | No |
| Per-order / transaction fees | None | None | Yes |
| Edit & reprint yourself | Anytime | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $22.99/mo Adobe | Per composite |
Comparing specific tools? See the best class composite software in 2026 for a full breakdown of every option.
Questions
Class composite software FAQ
What is class composite software?
It lets school photographers combine individual student portraits into one professionally laid-out composite with consistent head sizes and names under each photo. SchoolComposite does this in your browser in minutes.
Do I need Photoshop to make class composites?
No. SchoolComposite is standalone, browser-based software. Upload your portraits and roster and it builds print-ready composites automatically, with no Adobe subscription or desktop install.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $29/mo with a 7-day free trial and no per-order or transaction fees. Annual plans save 20 percent. See the pricing page for details.
Can I add absent students later?
Yes. Upload a makeup portrait whenever you get it and regenerate the composite, with no need to reshoot the class. More in the full FAQ.
Make your next class composite in minutes
Start a free 7-day trial. No credit card required. Pick a plan when you are ready, or cancel anytime.