Free tool
Image Splitter: Cut a Photo into Grid Tiles or Carousel Slides
Turn one large picture into equal tiles for a profile grid, a poster or a carousel that continues as people swipe. Pick the rows and columns, choose a tile shape, and save the pieces one at a time or as a ZIP.
The tiles Click one to save it on its own
Tile shape
Instagram shows your newest post first, so to rebuild the picture on your profile, post tile 1 of this order first.
Post the slides in order in one carousel: the photo continues as people swipe.
Settings are kept in this browser for next time.
The picture is cut in your browser and is never uploaded. Your last settings are remembered on your own device only.
When one picture has to become many
A designer has a wide banner that should run across three posts. A shop owner wants a nine-piece mosaic for a profile page. A print shop job needs a large image divided into four sheets. In every case the cut lines have to fall in the right place and every piece has to share the same size, which is hard to do by eye in an editor.
Drop the picture on the page, paste it, or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC files are accepted. The tiles appear as soon as the picture loads, drawn over a preview so you can see where each cut falls. Click any tile to save just that one, or use the ZIP button to take them all together.
Grid mode and Carousel mode
The two modes at the top answer different questions.
| Mode | What you set | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | Rows and columns, with quick buttons for 3 x 3, 1 x 3, 2 x 3, 2 x 2 and 4 x 4 | A mosaic on a profile page, or a poster printed on several sheets |
| Carousel | The number of slides, side by side | One wide photo that continues across swipes in a single post |
In grid mode there is also a choice called Number in Instagram posting order. Instagram shows the newest post first, so a mosaic has to be posted in reverse. The tool numbers the tiles in the order you should publish them, and it tells you to post tile 1 first. In carousel mode the slides are numbered left to right, and you post them in that order inside one carousel.
Choosing the tile shape
The Tile shape menu decides what proportion each piece has.
- Cut evenly divides the picture exactly as it is, so tiles follow the picture's own shape. Nothing is lost.
- Square 1:1, Portrait 4:5 and Portrait 3:4 force every tile into that proportion. The cut area is the largest block of that shape that fits in the picture, so some of the edges may be left out.
When a fixed shape is used, a Use less of the picture control appears. Make the cut area smaller and drag it to choose which part of the photo is used, so a face or a product is not sliced through the middle by accident. Fixed shapes are the safer choice when the tiles will sit next to other posts, since they all match.
Format and size when you save
Choose JPG or PNG. JPG gives smaller files for photographs. PNG keeps flat colours and sharp text clean, which suits a graphic with lettering on it.
The Tile size option offers Full detail, where each piece is cut from the original at its real pixel size, or 1080 px wide, which is a convenient size for a social post. Full detail is the right choice for print. If your source is smaller than the tiles you need, no setting can add detail that was never in the file, so start from the largest original you have.
Wide hero photos have the same trap on a website, where the visible part changes with screen width. Our guide to hero section design shows how the crop of a large image affects what visitors see first.
Slips to avoid
- Posting a mosaic in the wrong order. Use the numbering option and post tile 1 first.
- Placing important detail on a cut line. Slide the cut area before you save, not after.
- Splitting a small image into many tiles. Each piece gets only a share of the pixels, so a 4 x 4 grid needs a large source.
- Choosing a fixed shape and forgetting it trims the edges. Switch to Cut evenly if every part must stay.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a picture for an Instagram grid?
Choose Grid, set the rows and columns, and pick a fixed tile shape such as Portrait 4:5. Turn on the posting-order numbering, then post the tiles starting from number 1 so they line up on your profile.
How do I make a panorama carousel?
Switch to Carousel and set how many slides you want. The photo is cut into side-by-side slides that you post in order in one carousel, so it appears to continue as people swipe.
Can I choose which part of the picture is used?
Yes, when the tile shape is fixed. Use the Use less of the picture control to shrink the cut area, then drag it over the part you want.
Should I save as JPG or PNG?
JPG suits photographs and gives smaller files. PNG is better for graphics with flat colour or text that must stay crisp.
Does the splitter upload my picture?
No. The cutting happens in your browser on a canvas, and the file never leaves your computer.
Can I save the tiles all at once?
Yes. Use the Download all as a ZIP button, or click a single tile to save only that one.
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