How to grid a photo for instagram
How to Split Photos for Instagram (the EASIEST Grid Maker APP)
Alexandra | May 11, 2021
Splitting a photo can make your Instagram feed look more unique, very quickly.
And it doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as splitting a photo in 2 pieces. Your grid will look more aesthetic instantly.
You can use Preview app to split images. It’s super easy and fast to do. And you have a lot of different grid options.
I’m going to show you:
- How to split photos for Instagram
- How to post your split photo on Instagram
- Creative Instagram grid ideas
Let’s start!
How to split photos into grid for Instagram using Preview app
Preview has an Image Splitter tool within the app.
Here is how to split a photo with Preview:
- Press on “+”
- “Split image”
- Choose a grid option
- Adjust the image within the grid if you want to (zoom in and out, move the image)
- Done.
Your picture will be split into pieces.
Each individual post will appear into your Preview grid.
Click here to use it
How to post your grid on Instagram
You can auto-post to Instagram, or you can post manually.
To post manually:
- Press on the post
- Press on the “Share” button
- “Post to Instagram”
Done.
Tip: Post individual images in the right order. Start posting from the bottom right corner of your screen and move your way left, and up.
Here are 3 useful features in Preview.
1. Change the order of your posts.
If your posts are not in the right order, you can move them.
You have 2 options:
- Drag and drop (hold a finger on one post and drag it somewhere else), or
- Swap (select the 2 images you want to swap, and press on the “arrows” button)
2.
Prepare the captions for your posts.Want to write a caption?
- Press on the post
- Press on the “Notes” button
- Write your caption
Press on “Find Captions” if you want caption ideas.
Press on “Find Hashtags” to find hashtags.
Caption tip: Want your followers to know that the post is part of a bigger picture? Annotate the image. For example, if you split your big picture into 3 images, you can write “1/3” or “1 out of 3” in the caption of the first image you share.
3. Schedule.
Want to post later?
Press on “Schedule Post”.
You can choose to:
- Set yourself a reminder to post, or
- Auto-post later (tag people and location in advance too if you need)
Now that you know how to use the Instagram Grid Splitter, let’s look at creative Instagram grid ideas.
Creative Instagram grid ideas with split photos
Let’s look at 5 grid ideas.
Square grid
Split a photo in 9 parts, to create a square.
Ideal to create a suspense, photo reveal, product reveal, new campaign launch, or the launch a new Instagram page.
Columns
Want to split photos vertically? You can split the photo in 2 or 3 posts.
Recommended for a simple and unique feed.
- Outfit pictures
- Selfies
- Close-ups
- Landscape photos
Row
Split a photo into 3 pictures in a row (horizontal). You can also choose to split in 2 pictures in a row.
Mix
Mix different grids to create your own unique feed. For example, I used 3 different grid splits for the feed below: “Square“, “1 column” and “2 Columns“
Puzzle feed
And now, my personal favorite way to use the image splitter tool: to create a Puzzle Feed.
Use the last two grid options in Preview to split your image into 12 or 15 smaller posts.
Why 12 or 15 posts? Because it’s the perfect number of posts to create a full screen seamless feed effect.
In seconds, Preview will split your images into smaller posts.
Here are Puzzle Feed ideas with 5 rows:
Tip: Make your big image the perfect size. This way each individual image will be high quality.
- 4 rows = 12 posts = 3240×4320px (that’s 3,240px width and 4,320 height)
- 5 rows = 15 posts = 3240×5400px (that’s 3,240px width and 5,400 height)
Have fun!
There are more image splitting options in Preview.
So have fun splitting your photos to create your own unique feed!
Let me know if you have any questions about this feature!
More tips:
- How to create a Puzzle Instagram Feed
- How to create a cohesive Instagram feed
- The Perfect Fonts for your Instagram Captions
- The Best Instagram Strategies to Grow your Account Organically
Click here to use it
How to Use Photo Grids for Better Instagram Posts
What exactly is a photo grid? It can mean many things, the grid on your camera to help you better frame a photo, a collage with a unified theme, or even how you plan your Instagram feed. It may mean different things, but all of these when used can greatly boost the way you use your Instagram, and the way people respond to your posts.
Why take photos using a grid?
First, you need to turn on this feature on your Camera’s settings. Open the Settings app, choose ‘Photos & Camera’ and turn on the ‘Grid’ option. Once you do, you’ll find that your screen will have faint grid lines when you open your Camera app.
Turning on this little feature will help you apply the Rule of Thirds in photography. Simply put, the important elements of your photo, such as the subject, should be on the intersection of the grid lines.
You should actually never put the subject of your image in the center square, otherwise it will look static.
Following the Rule of Thirds is one of the quickest ways to make your shot look a lot more professional. It encourages the viewer to draw their eye towards the subject of the photo, and take in the whole image in the process. It’s a simple guideline that can make a world of difference.
Creating a photo collage
When you have multiple photos you want to share, don’t have enough space for the post’s carousel, but don’t want to flood your feed, collages are your friend.
Using Instasize, you can arrange your photos using preset layouts or put them together as freely as you would layout a magazine. It’s another avenue to get creative, while sharing multiple photos presented in a way that is still on-brand.
Here’s how you create a photo collage on Instasize:
- Step #1: Open the app and tap the ‘+’ button, and then choose Collage.
- Step #2: Choose which photos from your Camera Roll you want to include in your collage. Pick the layout you want your photos to be displayed in.
- Step #3: Once you’ve chosen a layout, you will be able to edit your collage. Apply filters, adjust photo settings, or add elements like texts and patterns as backgrounds.
- Step #4: After creating and editing your collage, just tap the share button and send your image to Instagram and other platforms!
Planning your Instagram grid lines
Now here’s the most important photo grid for Instagram power users: your profile’s feed!
Thought should go into the overall look of your profile, not just individual photos. In fact, you should be putting as much thought on your feed as you do your posts. Think of each image as a piece of a whole— with this “whole” as your Instagram grid lines of 9 to 15 images.
People look at your feed as a whole, and if someone spots a single image they enjoy which leads them to your cohesive feed, then chances are they'll give you a follow.
People are likely to follow a well thought out feeds as it shows that you put a lot of effort and thought into your aesthetic.
Planning your feed is a lot simpler than you think. Use Instasize’s moveable grid to upload the photos you’re planning to post. In this way you'll be able to what your new images will look like on your feed before actually posting them. Simple upload your last three images on the app so you have a basis to go off of and then continue adding in new edited images. You can hold down any image to arrange it/move it on the grid. This allows you to see the overall look and impact of your photos as part of your whole feed before you post it on Instagram.
Make the most out of these different photo grids and see how quickly your Instagram grows!
Woohoo, Instasize got featured on iGeeksBlog.com
How to create a mosaic on Instagram*
October 27, 2017 Web services
Turning your Instagram* into a work of art is easy. It is enough to evenly cut the photo you have taken.
What kind of mosaic?
Look at what @micahnotfound or @c.syresmith are doing with their accounts. You can do the same.
How to do?
Desktop editors
You can cut a photo into equal parts in any graphics editor such as Photoshop or GIMP. Just open the photo in the editor, divide it into equal square parts and save each part as a separate file. nine0003
Photoshop
From the View menu, choose Show→Grid. Go to the Edit menu and open Preferences → Guides, Grid and Slices.
You can divide the image into parts depending on the panorama you want to create. Just enter the desired value in the "Internal division by" field.
Now that your image is divided into parts, select and copy the desired fragments into separate files.
GIMP
Go to the View menu and enable the Show Grid and Snap to Grid options. Then click on "Image", select "Adjust Grid" and split the image into parts. nine0003
Select parts of the image one by one, copy and save to separate files using "File" → "Create" → "From Clipboard".
Use the hotkeys Ctrl + C and Shift + Ctrl + V to speed up the process.
Web services
Divide a photo into equal parts using web services such as Griddrawingtool.com and Imgonline.com. It's faster and easier.
When the image is cut, you can start uploading. Just remember to upload the bottom right piece of the photo first and the top left piece last. nine0003
Mobile Apps
There are many mobile apps that create and upload mosaics to Instagram*. With them, you do not have to bother working in graphic editors.
iOS
Grid-it
This application can cut apart photos you have taken or images in your gallery. True, you will have to upload fragments to Instagram * one at a time.
Download
Price: Free
Grids
Another application for splitting photos into parts. You won't need to save each snip individually as the app has the built-in ability to send snippets directly to Instagram*.
You can choose colors and gradients for the tiles to add variety to your mosaic.
Download
Price: Free
Android
9square
Very simple app to crop photos and upload to Instagram*. You can choose from 3×1, 3×2, 3×3, 3×4, or 3×5 grid sizes.
Download
Price: Free
9Cut
Similar to 9square, absolutely identical in functionality.
appbox fallback https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cut.grid&hl=ru&gl=ru
*Activities of Meta Platforms Inc. and its social networks Facebook and Instagram are prohibited in the territory of the Russian Federation.
How to Create an Instagram Grid Layout Like a Pro0001
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The best Instagrammers know how to properly plan posts that create a great Instagram grid on their profile.
Why your Instagram grid is so important
When someone first follows you or goes to your profile to check out your content, your grid is an opportunity to showcase your vibe or brand.
The grid gives you a bird's eye view of a user's post history. This is your first impression of their ... work: a brief introduction to their personal or professional brand at a glance. nine0003
So:
Stick to the color combination
This is probably the most common grid style. Choose a color palette (pink and grey?) or a specific tone (high contrast neon?) for each photo. When viewed together, your gallery will appear as a matching set, even if the content of your photos differs.
Create a checkerboard effect
By changing the style of your published photo, you can easily create a checkerboard look on your grid. Try interlacing text quotes with a photo, or mixing close-up shots with landscape photos. You can also switch between two different colors. nine0003
Line by line design
Combining images in each row by theme or color can have a big impact. For example, use a different background color for each palette in your grid.
Create a vertical column
Dividing the grid into squares to form a vertical center image is a great way to combine graphic branding and photos on your profile.
Turn your grid into a rainbow
You'll need patience and great color sense to create this look. The goal is to post one saturated color regularly... and then gradually move on to the next shade of the rainbow with your next rows of posts.
Embrace the border
Creating a consistent look is as easy as applying a border to all your images. The free Whitagram app is one option to quickly apply this edit, with borders and backgrounds in a wide range of hues. nine0003
Turn your messages into a puzzle
This layout is difficult to implement on a day to day basis, but for a large ad or campaign, or for launching a new account, the puzzle grid certainly makes a big difference.
Puzzle grid creates one large interconnected image from all the squares.
