Choosing the Right Settings for a Photo Mosaic Wall Activation
Legacy Article: This article covers the legacy Photo Mosaic Wall software. The next generation — PMWall — is coming soon.
Note: This article covers the legacy Photo Mosaic Wall software. For the new PMWall, see PMWall Settings Guide.
Overview
This guide explains how to configure a photo mosaic wall activation using the Mosaic tab, which transforms a main image into a tiled composition made from individual photos.
Key Settings
Columns × Rows
Define the grid dimensions for your mosaic. This determines how many tiles create the final image -- essentially functioning like pixels. Higher values produce more detailed results but require more source photos.
Tile Opacity
Controls transparency levels from 0% (completely transparent) to 100% (fully opaque).
- Default: 70%
- Lower opacity values make the main image clearer but reduce the visual impact of individual tiles
- This parameter requires balancing between clarity and natural appearance
Colorization Correction
Adjusts how the algorithm applies dominant colors across tiles.
- 0%: No color spreading occurs, preventing "color bleed" around defined lines like text
- 100%: Tiles become fully colorized with smooth color transitions
- Default: 25%
Scatter
Controls randomization of tile placement within same-color areas.
- 0%: The algorithm selects optimal positions for each tile
- 100%: Placement becomes completely random regardless of fit quality
- Default: 0%
Balances precision with visual interest.
Practical Example
Standard activation settings:
- Grid: 25 × 25
- Opacity: 70%
- Colorization: 25%
- Scatter: 0%
Produces clear, well-organized results.
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