Free Instagram grid maker

Split one picture into tiles that line up on your profile, or into a seamless carousel. Numbered in the order to post them.

A grid post, also called a puzzle feed or profile mural, is one large picture cut into tiles that join up on your profile. Rotion’s grid maker cuts the tiles at 3:4, the shape the profile grid shows, and numbers them in the order to post. Choose 4:5 or square tiles and each one reaches a little into its neighbours, so the grid still lines up. It all happens in your browser, so your picture never leaves your device.

How to make an Instagram grid

  1. Upload your picture Drop in a PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF, or paste it. The bigger the original, the sharper the tiles.
  2. Choose the grid and frame it Pick 3 × 1 up to 3 × 5, or a carousel of 2 to 10 slides, and a tile shape. Drag and zoom the picture until the cut lines fall where you want them.
  3. Download and post in order Download the tiles; each file name starts with its post number. Post number 1 first and keep going, one right after another.

What it does

Questions

Is the Instagram grid maker free?

Yes. It is free and unlimited, with no account and no watermark.

What order do I post the tiles in?

Start with tile 1 and post them in number order. Instagram shows the newest post first, so the numbering already starts from the bottom of the mural.

Why are the tiles 3:4?

Since January 2025 the Instagram profile grid shows every post as a 3:4 thumbnail. Tiles cut at 3:4 (1080 × 1440) appear whole on the grid and line up exactly.

Can I use 4:5 or square tiles?

Yes. The grid trims the sides of wider posts, so each 4:5 or square tile also takes a little from its neighbours. The grid lines up, and the full post in the feed shows a bit more of the picture.

Does Instagram in Arabic change the order?

Yes. In Arabic the grid runs right to left, so the newest post sits at the top right. Choose Right to left and the tiles are numbered for followers who use Instagram in Arabic.

What size should my picture be?

As big as you have. A 3 × 3 grid of 3:4 tiles is 3240 × 4320 pixels, so each tile gets the full 1080 pixel width.

Can I make a seamless carousel?

Yes. Choose Carousel and 2 to 10 slides: the picture is cut into slides that join edge to edge, so it moves as one when people swipe.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. The picture is cut in your browser and the tiles are saved straight to your device.

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