1. A recording apparatus for recording an image on a recording medium on the basis of image data supplied from an image supply device, comprising: reception means for receiving a layout command for arranging a plurality of images and information for designating the plurality of images to be arranged in accordance with the layout command from the image supply device; setting means for setting either a first recording mode for recording the plurality of images by overlaying or a second recording mode for recording the plurality of images without overlaying in accordance with the characteristics of the plurality of images, in a case where the layout command is received from the image supply device by said reception means; and control means for, in a case where said setting means sets the first recording mode of the plurality of images, controlling to overlay and record the plurality of images supplied from the image supply device.