The present application provides a method and apparatus for generating a synthesized picture. The method comprises: determining, based on a background picture set, a background image of the synthesized picture; dividing sub-regions for foreground elements on the background image, each sub-region being used for displaying at least one foreground element; determining, within a sub-region, a display shape of a foreground element of the sub-region; and drawing, according to the display shape, the corresponding foreground element within the sub-region. By means of the technical solution of the present application, a large number of synthesized pictures can be generated automatically within a short time, which improves the generation efficiency.