How to Split an Image Into a Grid for an Instagram Profile or Puzzle

A large picture split into tiles looks striking on an Instagram profile, makes a carousel that flows from slide to slide, or can become a printable jigsaw. The Image Splitter cuts the picture into equal parts.

Quick answer

Choose a grid (for example 3 × 3 for a profile grid or 1 × 3 for a carousel), check the lines on the preview and download a ZIP of numbered tiles.

Grid choices

• 3 × 1: a three-slide panoramic carousel.
• 3 × 3: nine posts forming a large picture on a profile.
• 2 × 2: four-piece puzzle or comparison.
• 4 × 4: a small puzzle.

Steps

1. Open the tool and choose a high-resolution picture.
2. Set the number of rows and columns.
3. Look at the grid lines in the preview.
4. Download the ZIP; tiles are named in order.

Posting order on Instagram

Instagram shows newest posts first, so upload the tiles in reverse order: bottom-right first and top-left last. For a carousel upload in the normal order.

Tips

• Use a picture at least 1080 px per tile (3,240 px wide for a 3-column grid) for sharp results.
• Keep important details away from the cut lines.
• A square photo works best for a square grid.
• For puzzles, print each tile at the same size on card.

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