Method and apparatus for laying out image while cutting out part of the image

摘要

An image layout apparatus includes: display unit for displaying a one-page image; parts layout unit for laying out a target image part PP on a one-page image, according to an instruction given by the user; mask creating unit for creating one or a plurality of cutout masks with respect to the target image part PP laid out on the one-page image, according to a specification given by the user; and drawing unit for cutting out the target image part PP with a plurality of cutout masks SM and CM created for the target image part PP and drawing the cut-out target image part on the one-page image.