Program to merge pictures

[clownbaby]

I need some sort of free program to take two pictures and put them side by side. It's a one time deal so I don't want to pay for it, I just have images of artwork and their respective placards that I'd like to be able to put side by side as one image so it's easier to follow. I know it sounds basic and probably dumb but I literally have zero experience with photo applications.

Suggestions? Thanks.

 

[davidwarren]

gimp?

 

[r.j.s]

I think you can do that in Preview

 

[Little HZ]

I use the software that came with my camera, or Photoshop, but here is a free software that does what you want (I think):

http://lifehacker.com/378490/stitch-photos-into-panoramas-with-free-software