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How to make an Instagram grid and carousel
A planned grid makes a profile look intentional, and carousels get more reach than single posts. Both come down to slicing and sizing images correctly — here is the quick way.
Split a photo into a grid
Slice one image into an even grid of tiles you can upload in order for a giant, eye-catching grid layout — or as a swipeable carousel.
Size posts so nothing gets cropped
Instagram crops to set ratios. Fit a whole photo onto a square or 4:5 canvas with a clean background so your composition stays intact.
Crop to exact dimensions
When you need pixel-perfect output for a template or ad, crop and scale to exact dimensions rather than eyeballing it.
Combine photos into a collage
Want several shots in one post? Arrange two to four photos into a single tidy grid collage.
Tools in this guide
- Image Splitter Slice a photo into an even grid of tiles for an Instagram carousel — downloaded as a ZIP.
- Square Fit Fit a whole photo onto a square or social-size canvas with a white, black or blurred background — no cropping.
- Crop to Size Crop and scale a photo to exact pixel dimensions.
- Photo Collage Combine two to four photos into a single grid.
- Circle Crop Crop a photo into a circle with a transparent background for profile pictures.
Ready to try it?
Every tool is free and runs on your device — no account, no upload, no watermark.