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JPG, PNG or WebP — cut in your browser, never uploadedAbout the Instagram grid maker
A profile grid is one big picture made of several posts. People use it for a launch, a new season of a shop, a travel photo or a puzzle feed. When someone opens your profile, the posts join into one image.
This tool cuts your photo into 3 tiles across and 1 to 4 rows. It cuts each tile in the shape Instagram uses, puts a number on it, and gives you all the tiles in one ZIP. Tile 1 is the one you post first.
Everything happens in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.
Features
- 3 × 1, 3 × 2, 3 × 3 or 3 × 4 — always 3 across, like the profile
- Three tile shapes — 3:4 (1080 × 1440), 4:5 (1080 × 1350) or square (1080 × 1080)
- Lines up on the grid — 4:5 and square tiles are cut so the picture joins up on your profile
- Drag and zoom — choose the part of the photo that goes on the grid
- Profile preview — see how the grid will look before you post
- Numbered in posting order — the files and the preview say which tile goes first
- One ZIP, or tile by tile — handy on a phone
- Private — nothing is uploaded
Which tile shape to choose
In January 2025 Instagram changed the profile grid from squares to 3:4 rectangles. A post can still be 3:4, 4:5 or square. The grid always shows the middle 3:4 of each post, so a wider post loses a strip at both sides.
| Tile shape | Tile size | What the profile grid trims | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:4 | 1080 × 1440 px | Nothing | The grid as it is today — the default |
| 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 px | About 34 px at each side | Scheduling tools that only take 4:5 |
| 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 px | 135 px at each side | Square posts, the old grid look |
The numbers come from simple maths. A 4:5 tile is 1350 px tall. Its middle 3:4 part is 1350 × 3 ÷ 4 = 1012.5 px wide. So (1080 − 1012.5) ÷ 2 ≈ 34 px goes from each side. A square tile is 1080 px tall, so its middle part is 810 px wide and 135 px goes from each side.
Instagram can change these sizes again. If the grid changes, check the new shape before you post a big grid.
Lining the tiles up
With 4:5 and square tiles you can choose how to cut:
- Line the tiles up (on by default) — each tile is cut so that its middle part is exactly one cell of the grid. The strips at its sides come from the neighbouring cells. On your profile the picture joins up with no gaps. The side strips show only when someone opens that one post.
- Cut edge to edge — each tile is exactly one third of the width. Each post on its own looks clean, but on the profile a thin strip is missing at every seam.
At the left and right edge of the picture, a lined-up tile may need pixels from outside your photo. If the photo is wider than the frame, the tool uses the real photo there. If not, it fills that strip with the colour you choose (white by default).
With 3:4 tiles there is nothing to choose: the tile and the grid cell are the same.
The posting order
Instagram shows your newest post at the top left. So you post the grid from the end: the bottom-right tile first, the top-left tile last.
This is a 3 × 3 grid. The number in each cell is when you post it:
| Left | Middle | Right | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top row | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Middle row | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Bottom row | 3 | 2 | 1 |
The files are named the same way: photo-grid-01-of-09.jpg is posted first and photo-grid-09-of-09.jpg last. A folder sorted by name is your posting list.
How big your photo should be
Every tile is 1080 px wide. For sharp 3:4 tiles, the part of the photo you choose should have at least these sizes:
| Grid | Number of posts | Photo size for sharp 3:4 tiles |
|---|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 | 3240 × 1440 px |
| 3 × 2 | 6 | 3240 × 2880 px |
| 3 × 3 | 9 | 3240 × 4320 px |
| 3 × 4 | 12 | 3240 × 5760 px |
A smaller photo still works. The tiles are enlarged, and the tool tells you when that happens. On the profile grid the tiles are shown small, so it is rarely a problem there.
Good to know
- Post the whole grid in one go. Every new post moves all your old posts one place. A grid of 3, 6, 9 or 12 posts keeps its shape when you post more later in groups of three.
- Pinned posts sit at the top of your profile and can break the picture. Unpin them while you post the grid, or pin tiles on purpose.
- Do not post anything else in between — it shifts the grid by one tile.
- A grid of single posts is different from a carousel (several pictures in one post). This tool makes single posts.
- JPG is best for photos. Choose PNG for graphics with sharp text or flat colours.
- This tool is not made by Instagram. It only cuts your own photo.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Instagram grid tile?
Since 2025 the profile grid shows each post as a 3:4 tile. A 3:4 post is 1080 × 1440 px. Posts can also be 4:5 (1080 × 1350) or square (1080 × 1080); the grid then shows only the middle 3:4 part.
In which order do I post the tiles?
Start with tile 1, the bottom-right tile, and end with the top-left tile. The newest post always appears at the top left of your profile.
Why are there white strips on some tiles?
With 4:5 or square tiles and "Line the tiles up" on, the outer tiles need a little more picture than your frame has. If the photo has no more pixels there, that strip is filled with the colour you chose. It is hidden on the profile grid and shows only when someone opens the post.
Can I make a 3 × 4 grid?
Yes. Choose 3 × 4 for 12 posts. You can also make 3 × 1, 3 × 2 and 3 × 3 grids.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is cut in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Related tools
- Split Image Into Tiles — any grid, any tile size, for puzzles and prints
- Photo Collage Maker — the opposite: several photos in one post
- Square Photo Maker — fit a whole photo into one square or 4:5 post
- Crop Image — cut out one part of a picture
- Image Compressor — make the tiles smaller
How to use it
- Click Click to upload or drop your photo on the box
- Choose the grid: 3 × 1, 3 × 2, 3 × 3 or 3 × 4
- Choose the tile shape — 3:4 fits today's profile grid
- Drag the frame on your photo and use Zoom to choose the part you want
- Check How your profile grid will look
- Click Download all tiles (ZIP), or save the tiles one by one
- Post tile 1 first, then 2, 3 and so on — the last number is the top-left tile
