Instagram Grid Maker for the new 3:4 grid
Split one photo into a 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 post puzzle that lines up on your profile. Tiles come out numbered in posting order, with a live profile preview. Free, private, no signup.
Upload a photo to split into a grid
How to make an Instagram grid
From one photo to a finished puzzle feed in four steps.
1. Upload a photo
Choose one image from your phone or computer. Tall photos suit taller grids; landscape photos suit a 1x3 or 2x3 grid.
2. Pick grid and shape
Choose how many rows (3 to 15 posts) and the post shape. 3:4 matches the current Instagram profile grid exactly.
3. Position the crop
Drag and zoom the photo inside the frame. White lines show where it is cut, and the profile mock updates live.
4. Download and post
Save the numbered tiles and post them from 1 to the last number. Tile 1 is the bottom-right piece.
Built for the way Instagram works now
Most grid splitters still cut squares. Your profile has shown 3:4 portrait thumbnails since 2025, so the seams no longer meet. This one is built around the current grid.
Matches the 3:4 grid
1080 x 1440 tiles fill each profile cell exactly, so the picture joins without gaps or jumps.
Numbered posting order
Files are named 01, 02, 03... starting from the bottom-right tile, so you can never post them in the wrong order.
Live profile preview
See the puzzle on a phone-style profile above your existing posts before you publish anything.
4:5 and square options
Hidden side strips carry the neighbouring part of the photo, so posts look whole when opened and still line up on the grid.
One ZIP or straight to Photos
Download every tile at once on desktop, or save them to your gallery from the share sheet on your phone.
Private and mobile friendly
Runs in your browser. Pinch to zoom and drag to position on any phone. Nothing is uploaded.
How Instagram grid splitting works in 2026
Your profile shows posts three across, newest first. Each post appears as a 3:4 portrait thumbnail, and anything wider (a 4:5 portrait or a square) is centre-cropped to fit. A puzzle feed works by cutting one image along those exact cell lines, so that when the pieces sit next to each other on the grid they read as one picture.
Choosing a grid size
- 1x3 (3 posts): a wide banner across one row, good for landscapes and announcements.
- 2x3 (6 posts): a landscape-shaped picture that fills the top of your profile on most phones.
- 3x3 (9 posts): the classic giant square, now slightly taller than wide because each cell is 3:4.
- 4x3 and 5x3 (12 and 15 posts): tall portrait pictures. They need large source photos to stay sharp.
Plan it before you post it
A grid takes over your profile for a while, so check how it fits with what is already there. Send the tiles to the Instagram Feed Planner to see them above your current posts and reorder anything around them. For a single image that swipes across slides, use the Carousel Splitter, and for one-off posts in exact sizes try the Social Media Image Resizer.
More free tools for your Instagram
Carousel Splitter
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Instagram Feed Planner
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Social Media Image Resizer
Exact sizes for every platform, fit or crop.
Square Photo Maker
Fit a full photo into a square without cropping.
AI Carousel Generator
Turn a topic into a ready-to-post text carousel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Puzzle feeds, posting order and the 3:4 grid, answered.
What is an Instagram grid maker?
An Instagram grid maker cuts one large image into several posts that join back together on your profile, often called a puzzle feed or giant square. This one splits your photo into 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 tiles, numbers them in the order you need to post them and shows a live preview of your profile.
Does it work with the new rectangular Instagram grid?
Yes. Since early 2025 Instagram shows profile posts as 3:4 portrait thumbnails instead of squares, which broke most older square grid splitters. The default here is 3:4 (1080 x 1440 px) tiles, which fill a grid cell exactly, so the seams line up with nothing trimmed.
In what order do I post the tiles?
Start with tile 1, which is the bottom-right piece, and finish with the top-left piece. Instagram always puts the newest post at the top left, so posting in reverse builds the picture correctly. The downloaded files are numbered 01, 02, 03 and so on in exactly that order.
Should I use 3:4, 4:5 or 1:1 tiles?
Use 3:4 unless you have a reason not to: it matches the grid exactly and is the tallest size the feed shows. 4:5 (1080 x 1350) is the classic portrait size; the grid trims a thin strip from each side. 1:1 squares lose an eighth of each side on the grid. For 4:5 and 1:1 this tool fills those hidden strips with the neighbouring part of your photo, so the grid still lines up and each post still looks complete when opened.
Why does my grid look misaligned after posting?
The usual causes are a post in between the tiles, a pinned post, posting out of order, or moving the grid preview when Instagram offers to adjust it. Unpin posts first, post every tile in one go in number order and keep the default centred preview.
Can I post the grid as a carousel instead?
Not as one post: a carousel only shows its first slide on your grid, so the puzzle needs separate posts. To make one wide image swipe seamlessly inside a single carousel, use our Carousel Splitter.
How big should my photo be?
For a 3x3 grid of 3:4 tiles you need about 3240 x 4320 pixels to keep every tile at full 1080 px quality. Most phone cameras are close to that. The tool warns you when tiles have to be enlarged so you can pick fewer rows or zoom out.
Can I save the tiles straight to my phone gallery?
Yes. On iPhone and Android the Save to Photos button opens the share sheet so you can save all tiles at once, or you can tap the download icon under each tile. On a computer, Download all saves one ZIP with the numbered files.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is split in your browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, stored on a server or shared, and there is no watermark.
Is the Instagram grid maker free?
Yes, completely free with no signup, no login and no limit on how many grids you make.