How to merge photos in Photoshop?

Is this actually doable, and if so, what’s the best way to go about it?
I'm trying to scan a book that's larger than standard letter size, so I have to scan a single page in two separate halves.
I know there are programs out there designed to stitch image parts together. Which ones are free and actually reliable?
Also, can this be done directly in Photoshop?

It’s actually super easy to pull this off in Photoshop, but honestly, if you don’t have someone who actually knows their way around the software like I do, I really doubt you’ll manage it

Look, if you actually want me to break it down for you, I'll explain everything

wearyseal84 said:I can walk you through it if you want.

Just give me a quick rundown of what needs to be done. I already know my way around Photoshop. thanks

You’re basically merging two layers—you scan both and just paste one over the other. You set the dimensions so you can actually see both scans at once...
That part is easy. The real headache is going to be the lighting discrepancies—depending on how you position the photo on the scanner... It’s going to mess with your color balance and tone intensity... You’ll definitely need some actual Photoshop expertise for that...

Lisa Ortiz17 said:Basically, you're just stacking two layers. You scan both files and then paste one right on top of the other. Just set the dimensions so you can see both scans at once...
That part is easy. The real headache is going to be the lighting discrepancy depending on where you place the image on the scanner. You'll end up with inconsistent colors and tone shifts. Fixing that requires some actual skill and a decent grasp of Photoshop.

I get it. I'll just handle it using the brightness settings.

Thanks, bye. 🙂

In Photoshop, just head over to File > Automate, select the images you want to merge, and you’re basically all set... Photoshop handles the heavy lifting for you, though if the result isn't quite hitting the mark, you can always step in and tweak things manually to perfection.

The other alternative, of course, is to just do the whole thing by hand!