*Update:This giveaway is now closed, and winners have been notified. Thank you for participating!

Last week we launched Diptic PDQ, a new app that takes a fresh spin on photo collaging. You can learn more about PDQ here and why we built it here.

We’re giving out 10 promo codes to download Diptic PDQ for free (app requires iOS 7). There are a few ways to participate in the giveaway (each method counts as one entry).

1. Tweet about this giveaway (something like “I just entered to win @DipticPDQ #DipticPDQ”). You must include @DipticPDQ for your entry to be eligible.
2. Follow @DipticPDQ on Instagram.
3. Follow @DipticPDQ on Twitter.

We’ll randomly pick 10 winners on Tuesday!

Yesterday we released Diptic PDQ in the App Store. Diptic and Diptic PDQ are two separate apps, but they have similar names and functionality, so we wanted to take time to clear up any confusion about Diptic PDQ and how it relates to Diptic.

For background information, such as what Diptic PDQ does and why we built it, we recommend reading this blog post.

What is Diptic PDQ?

Diptic PDQ (short for Pretty Dang Quick) is a streamlined app that helps you quickly create photo collages. It features a tight, simplified menu of design options that makes it easy to choose frames and effects quickly. With PDQ, you choose your photos first and then the frames you like best for those photos.

But wait…Diptic PDQ sounds a lot like Diptic. What’s the difference between Diptic and Diptic PDQ?

Both apps help you create beautiful photo collages, but they do so in very different ways. In terms of process, Diptic makes you start with a layout and then you select photos. Diptic PDQ, however, starts with your photos. Select photos from your device, and then drag and drop those photos into various frames and layouts. This speeds up the process by letting you quickly see how different photo combinations and layouts look.

In addition to the variations in design and user flow, they offer different features. Diptic has evolved over the years and provides a ton of features. If you want to get really creative and create customized collages, then we recommend using Diptic. In Diptic PDQ, however, we’ve leveraged customer feedback to distill Diptic’s robust feature-set, implementing your favorite features and layouts.

Why did you develop a new app and not just update Diptic?

We don’t think the process of photo collaging is one size fits all. Sometimes you want to take the time to make something unique, and sometimes you just want to quickly create a collage to share photos from vacation or a night out with friends. We opted to build a new app (rather than drastically overhauling Diptic) because we didn’t want to take away features valued by users who like to take the time to create unique collages.

Is Diptic PDQ not a free upgrade for current Diptic customers?

Diptic PDQ isn’t a free upgrade because it isn’t an app update; it’s a new, separate app that takes a different approach to photo collaging. It’s like Instant Message vs. email. Or a pumpkin spice latte vs. a mocha. Both apps are great and produce beautiful photo collages, but they each offer unique design, user flow and feature sets.

Should I download Diptic PDQ when I already have Diptic?

Maybe you should and maybe you shouldn't. We know it's not for everyone. If you have Diptic and it’s working for you, then there’s probably no need to download Diptic PDQ. But if you think Diptic is too complicated, then Diptic PDQ might be a good alternative. If your friends have ever yelled, "Get off your phone!" because you’re too busy creating a collage to engage in conversation, then Diptic PDQ might make sense for you.

When should I expect an update from Diptic?

Soon! We are currently working on a big update for Diptic to refine the user experience. We’re still 100% committed to delivering updates and providing the best value to our customers.

If you have any questions not answered here, please email us at support@dipticapp.com. Thanks!

We're excited to announce the release of our new photo collage app, Diptic PDQ. Built for iOS 7, Diptic PDQ is a new spin on photo collaging. It’s fast, sleek and Pretty Dang Quick.

Before we talk about Diptic PDQ’s sweet workflow and features, let’s back up for a second and discuss why we built this new app.

We’re always studying how our users interact with Diptic and reviewing customer feedback. This allows us to make note of their preferences and get ideas for updates. When we noticed that a chunk of our users create their Diptics very quickly, using only a few of the many frames and features, we decided to make a collage app especially for them.

It didn’t make sense to change Diptic and take away the features valued by users who like to make highly customized collages. So we created a new app that has the same great design principles that have made Diptic so popular but takes a new approach to photo collaging.

Diptic PDQ is a streamlined collage app for photo enthusiasts who want to create collages on the fly. The tight menu of features = streamlined creativity. Diptic PDQ provides a unique workflow that lets you select your photos first and then your layout, speeding up the collage process by letting you quickly see how different photo combinations and layouts look.

Once you’ve selected your photos, here’s what you can do:

• Choose from 35 of the most popular photo collage layouts
• Swap photos between frames
• Slide inner frame lines to make layouts perfectly fit your photos
• Round inner borders and customize the border’s thickness and color
• Play around with filters or use the image enhancement tools (adjust brightness, contrast and color saturation)
• Pan, rotate, mirror and zoom individual photos
• Save collages to your device, send via email, or share by posting to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook (#DipticPDQ)