01
Choose the grid size
Pick 3x1, 3x2, or 3x3 based on how many posts the campaign should use.
Step-by-step guide
How to Make an Instagram Grid
Make one full image appear across your Instagram profile by splitting it into numbered posts and publishing them in the right order.
Quick answer
The short version
Design one large image, split it into tiles, download the numbered files, then publish 01 first and continue upward.
Design one large image, split it into tiles, download the numbered files, then publish 01 first and continue upward.
Steps
Steps 1 to 5
A simple workflow is enough for most profile-grid campaigns.
02
Upload the full image
Send the finished creative into the browser grid maker.
03
Adjust crop margins
Check faces, text, and logos before exporting any tile.
04
Download numbered tiles
Keep the 01, 02, 03 filenames so the order is visible.
05
Post in numeric order
Publish 01 first and continue upward until the profile grid lands correctly.
Order
Posting order diagram
Instagram places newer posts ahead of older ones, so the first file you publish becomes the bottom-right tile in a 3-column grid.
UploadJPG / PNG / WebP
Preview3x3 order grid
Export01-09 PNG tiles
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tile_01.pngtile_02.pngtile_03.png
Sizes
Common sizes
Use 1080 by 1080 square tiles for the safest profile layout, or 1080 by 1350 for 4:5 portrait posts.
3x1 Square
3240 x 1080px
3x3 Square
3240 x 3240px
3x3 4:5
3240 x 4050px
FAQ
How to Make an Instagram Grid questions
How do I make a grid on Instagram?
Split one full design into tiles, then post the numbered files in order so Instagram assembles the layout on your profile.
What order do I post Instagram grid tiles?
Post tile 01 first, then 02, 03, and so on until the highest-numbered tile is published last.
Can I make an Instagram grid without Photoshop?
Yes. Use a browser grid maker for splitting and any simple design tool for the original creative.