Split Image
Cut a picture into a grid: Instagram carousels and 3×3 grids, halves, or print tiles.
Drop the picture to split
or select to choose from your device
Files are processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use Split Image
- Add a picture.
- Set rows and columns: 1 × 3 for a panorama carousel, 3 × 3 for a profile grid, 1 × 2 to cut in half. The preview shows the cut lines.
- Select Split and download ZIP. The pieces are numbered and named by row and column.
How it works
The picture is cut into rows × columns pieces that together contain every pixel exactly once; when the size does not divide evenly, pieces differ by at most one pixel. With Make every piece square, the picture is first trimmed equally on both sides so each piece is an exact square, the shape Instagram’s profile grid shows.
For a profile grid, Instagram shows your newest post first (top left). To make a large picture read correctly across the grid you must post the bottom-right piece first and the top-left piece last. Choose "In the order to post on Instagram" and the files are numbered 01, 02, 03… in exactly that order. For a carousel (one post that people swipe), use 1 row and reading order.
The work is done by your browser on your device. Your pictures are not uploaded, so there is no queue, no size limit set by us and no copy kept anywhere. Pieces are saved in the original format at high quality.
Example
A 3000 × 1000 panorama with 1 row and 3 columns gives three 1000 × 1000 squares: a seamless swipeable carousel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a picture for an Instagram grid?
Use 3 columns and as many rows as you want (3 × 3 is common), tick "Make every piece square", choose the Instagram posting order, and post the files in number order.
How do I cut an image in half?
Set 1 row and 2 columns for left and right halves, or 2 rows and 1 column for top and bottom.
Is any part of the picture lost?
Not unless you tick "Make every piece square", which trims the edges so the pieces are exact squares. The preview shows what is kept.
Can I split a picture for printing a poster on several pages?
You can cut it into tiles here and print each one; set the rows and columns to match your pages. Margins and overlaps for gluing are not added.
Limitations
- Equal pieces only: no custom cut positions.
- Up to 20 rows and 20 columns.
- No print margins or overlap for poster printing.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. How we build and test tools.