How to Split an Image into a Grid for Instagram
Cut one picture into 3, 6 or 9 tiles for an Instagram profile grid, or into slides for a seamless panorama carousel — plus the order to post them in.
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To turn one picture into an Instagram grid, open the Image Splitter, add the image, choose Grid, set it to 3 columns and 1, 2 or 3 rows, and click Download ZIP. You get each tile as a separate image, ready to post. The same tool cuts a wide panorama into slides for a seamless carousel.
Split an image into a grid
- Prepare the picture at the right shape (see below).
- Open the Image Splitter and add it.
- Choose the mode Grid.
- Set Columns to 3 (an Instagram profile is three tiles wide) and Rows to the number of rows you want — 1 for 3 tiles, 2 for 6, 3 for 9.
- Check the preview, and drag a split line if you want to adjust it.
- Click Download ZIP and unzip it to get the tiles.
Get the shape right first
An Instagram profile grid is three columns of tiles. Since early 2025 the grid shows tiles as 3:4 rectangles rather than squares. Prepare your image so it divides evenly:
| Grid | Tile shape 3:4 (1080 × 1440 each) | Whole image |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tiles (1 row) | 1080 × 1440 | 3240 × 1440 |
| 6 tiles (2 rows) | 1080 × 1440 | 3240 × 2880 |
| 9 tiles (3 rows) | 1080 × 1440 | 3240 × 4320 |
If you prefer square tiles, use 1080 × 1080 per tile (3240 × 1080 for a row of three). Crop or extend your picture to the full size with the Aspect Ratio Tool or resize it with the Image Resizer before splitting.
Post the tiles in the right order
Instagram puts your newest post at the top left of your profile. So to make the picture appear correctly, post the tiles in reverse: start with the bottom-right tile and finish with the top-left one.
For a 3 × 3 grid, number the tiles 1–9 reading left to right, top to bottom, and post them 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Tips:
- Prepare all the posts — captions, hashtags — before you start, and post them in one session so the grid isn't broken by something else.
- Use Archive rather than delete if you need to remove a tile later; deleting shifts the whole grid.
- Your profile grid crops tiles slightly differently from the feed. Check the profile view after the first row is posted.
Seamless panorama carousel
For a panorama people swipe through:
- Choose Columns (Vertical Splits) and set the number of slides (up to 20 in a carousel).
- Make sure the image's width is the number of slides × the slide width (for 4:5 slides, 1080 × 1350 each: a 4-slide panorama is 4320 × 1350).
- Download, then post all the slides in one carousel, in order from left to right.
The image flows across the slides as people swipe.
A single post instead?
If you just want one photo to look right in the feed, you don't need a grid at all — the Social Media Image Resizer makes it the right Instagram size, with a blurred fill instead of cropping.
Other uses for image splitting
- Printing posters on several A4 sheets: split into a grid and print each tile.
- Puzzles and games for a classroom.
- Splitting long screenshots into pages with Rows (Horizontal Splits).
- Comics and storyboards cut into separate panels.
Frequently asked questions
Is the image uploaded?
No. It's split in your browser, and the ZIP is created on your device.
Why don't my tiles line up on my profile?
The tiles weren't posted in reverse order, or the image's shape didn't divide evenly. Prepare the image at the exact total size, then split.
Can I split on my phone?
Yes. Download the ZIP, open it in your Files app, and save the tiles to your gallery for posting.