What layout should I use for Instagram now?
Start with 3 x 4 portrait tiles when you want a taller profile preview, and switch to 3 x 3 square if your account still needs the classic grid look.
Instagram image splitter
Instagram Image SplitterSplit images for Instagram grids, banners, and carousels
Choose the posting job first, preview it in the final Instagram context, then download ordered files with a posting note.
Choose the Instagram result
Current profile, banner, and carousel sizes are built in.
Switch task · Profile Grid
Live previewOrdered ZIPNo signup
Profile preview
Example output · Upload an image to create your files.
Example output · 3 x 4 · 12 tiles · Post 01 first
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Grid Maker for Instagram
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Layout
3 x 4 profile
Tile size
900px x 1200px
Posting order
Post 01 first. Instagram fills the profile from newest to oldest.
Read the preview like the final Instagram post.
The numbered dots show the upload or panel order for the selected task. Check the preview first, then download the ordered ZIP.
Upload order
01row 4, col 3
01.png02row 4, col 2
02.png03row 4, col 1
03.png04row 3, col 3
04.png05row 3, col 2
05.png06row 3, col 1
06.png07row 2, col 3
07.png08row 2, col 2
08.png09row 2, col 1
09.png10row 1, col 3
10.png11row 1, col 2
11.png12row 1, col 1
12.png3 x 3, 3 x 4, and 3 x 5 profile layouts
3:4, 4:5, and square tile shapes
ZIP includes tiles, preview check image, and posting checklist
How creators use it
Make the preview first, then post from the ZIP.
1. Upload
Choose one image or design for the full profile grid.
2. Preview
Pick 3:4, 4:5, or 1:1 tiles, then check Tile 01 before exporting the full ZIP.
3. Post
Download the ZIP and upload the numbered tiles in posting order.
Layout choice
Choose the grid by the profile effect you want.
Choose the layout by how many rows you want to fill, whether you need portrait tiles, and how much of your profile one image should cover. The ZIP keeps the posting order clear before you upload each tile.
| Layout | Use it for | Export |
|---|---|---|
| 3 x 3 | Classic square mosaic and campaign reveals | 9 numbered PNG tiles in one ZIP |
| 3 x 4 | Taller profile takeover using portrait tiles | 12 numbered PNG tiles in one ZIP |
| 3 x 5 | Longer launches, portfolios, and visual stories | 15 numbered PNG tiles in one ZIP |
Posting workflow
Preview placement first, then follow the ZIP order.
The visual position and the upload order are opposite ideas: users see the finished grid from top-left to bottom-right, but Instagram needs the oldest tile first. That is why the ZIP starts from the bottom-right tile.
- Check the mock profile preview before exporting so the main subject is not split awkwardly.
- Use zoom and horizontal or vertical position controls when faces, text, or products sit near a tile edge.
- Download the ordered ZIP after the preview looks right; the filenames include the upload sequence.
- Post tile 01 first and continue by number until the top-left visual tile is posted last.
Creator use cases
Design the grid around the campaign, not just the crop.
Strong Instagram grid tools explain the result before asking for a download. These scenarios help users choose a layout that matches the post series they are planning.
Product launch
Use 3 x 4 portrait tiles when you want a taller reveal that occupies more of the visible profile.
Portfolio wall
Use 3 x 5 when a designer, photographer, or artist wants a longer visual story across several rows.
Classic reveal
Use 3 x 3 square tiles for a familiar campaign mosaic that is easier to plan and repost.
Avoid posting mistakes
Check the grid before publishing all tiles.
Use the preview and ZIP order to check that the finished profile will look the way you planned.
- Keep the main subject away from profile edges where Instagram UI may crop or distract.
- Use Show posting order before exporting if the grid will be posted manually.
- Use Crop for full-bleed visuals and Fit when no part of the design can be cut off.
- Open the ZIP and post tile 01 first; the top-left visual tile should be posted last.
Related tools
Related grid workflows.
Choose another tool when you need a drawing reference, a map overlay, or a different kind of image split.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why does the ZIP start with the bottom-right tile?
Instagram places newer posts before older posts, so posting from bottom-right to top-left preserves the final image on your profile.
Does this upload my image to a server?
No. The preview and tile exports are generated locally in your browser with canvas.
How do I know where each image tile goes?
Use the profile preview before exporting. It shows the final grid position, while the numbered ZIP filenames show the posting order.
Should I export 3:4, 4:5, or square tiles?
Use 3:4 portrait tiles for profile-style grids, 4:5 when you want feed portrait panels, and square tiles for the classic 1:1 Instagram grid look.