How to Create a Perfect Front & Back Slab Photo (For Free)

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If you’re buying and selling graded cards, you already know that a good photo can make or break a listing.

Buyers want to see the front of the slab, sure — but they also want to see the back. The label, the cert number, and the back of the card itself. One clean side-by-side image tells the whole story at a glance.

The problem? Getting that side-by-side shot has always been a little clunky. I personally was struggling with this in Canva, tried to stitch photos together in Photoshop, and messed around with a bunch of apps that didn’t work.

So I started experimenting with a few things and came up with a simpler way.

Introducing the All Vintage Cards Slab Shot Combiner

It’s a free tool that lets you combine two photos — front and back of your slab — into one clean, download-ready image. No account needed, no uploads to any server, no watermarks. Everything happens right in your browser.

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What Is The Era Of Your Collection?

Pre-War/Tobacco/Early Gum (1900-1930’s)

Golden Age / Early Topps & Bowman (1940-1959)

Standard Vintage (1960-1975)

Late Vintage to Mid-Eighties (1976-1986) includes Fleer and Star Basketball

Junk Wax Era (1987-1999)

Modern Sports Cards (2000 to Present)

Acquisition Criteria

For the 1987–1999 era, we are strictly seeking High-Grade PSA Rookies or Sealed Cases with a minimum value of $1,000. We do not acquire raw singles, sets or commons from this period.

Acquisition Criteria

Modern Acquisition Criteria (1995–Present): We are exclusively seeking PSA/SGC Graded 10s, Low-Numbered Autographs (/25 or less), or Rare Inserts of Tier-1 Hall of Famers and top-tier active Stars. We do not acquire raw base cards or modern “inserts” from this period.

Photo Upload Instructions

To give you an accurate value, please upload clear photos of the front and back of your 5-10 most valuable cards. For large sets, a few group shots are fine.

Reminder: Our acquisition team only responds to modern inquiries with a confirmed market value over $1,000.

Add Images Of Your Cards Here(Required)

Drop files here or Select files

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Are Any Cards Currently Graded?

Yes (PSA, SGC, BVG, etc)

No

Brief Description Of Your Cards(Required)

E.g., Complete 1956 Topps set, or a handful of T206 tobacco cards found in an attic.

What Is Your Primary Goal?

Immediate Cash Offer (Best for quick liquidity; usually 60-70% of market value)

Auction Brokerage / Consignment (Best for high-value collections to achieve maximum market price; handled via our verified auction partner).

Professional Appraisal (I just need to know what I have).

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Takes about 30 seconds.

How It Works

1. Take two photos of your slab — one of the front, one of the back.
2. Open the Slab Shot Combiner.
3. Drop your front photo in the left zone, back photo in the right.
4. Adjust the background color, gap, and padding if you want.
5. Hit Build Combined Image, then Download PNG.

That’s it. You’ve got a 1200px wide image ready to drop into your Facebook post, eBay listing, or wherever you’re selling.

When This Actually Comes in Handy

A few situations where sellers tell us this makes a difference:

Facebook groups — Single images get more engagement than multi-photo posts in most buy/sell groups. One clean shot with front and back visible is better than asking buyers to scroll.

eBay listings — Drop the combined image as your second or third photo so buyers can see the label details without having to hunt for them.

Consignment submissions — If you’re sending cards to an auction house or broker, a clean front/back shot as part of your initial inquiry looks professional and speeds up the process.

Instagram — Front-and-back posts are popular with collectors. One image, no carousel needed.

Thinking About Selling Your Cards?

If you’ve got a collection — or even just a few key cards — that you’re thinking about moving, we’d love to help. All Vintage Cards specializes in vintage sports cards and works with collectors and dealers across the country.

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