How to use the grid maker
Pick your grid size and tile format
3 columns × 4 rows is the standard "puzzle grid" size. Choose 1:1 for safe, standalone feed posts, 4:5 if you want taller tiles that still work individually, or 3:4 for a pure grid/banner layout that isn't meant to stand alone.
Add a background layer
Upload one image across the whole grid to split it into tiles, or drop a different image into each tile individually — good for "moodboard" style grids built from separate photos.
Add text, if you want it
Type a line of text per row — it scales automatically to fit the width of the grid. Good for an announcement grid ("New agency. Focused on our clients.") or a call-to-action banner across your top row.
Export and upload in order
Download all tiles as a ZIP, numbered post_01 through the last tile. Upload post 01 to Instagram first — the most recent post sits top-left, so the last file you upload should be your oldest/final tile.
Why a grid feed matters for a business
A puzzle grid is a novelty — fun once, forgotten fast. What actually matters for a business is the discipline it teaches: thinking about your Instagram profile as one connected surface, not nine unrelated squares.
When someone lands on your profile for the first time — a potential client checking you out before they call — the top nine tiles are doing all the work. That's your shopfront window. A grid tool forces you to plan those nine tiles as a set: consistent colours, a clear visual rhythm, real work front and centre.
For Melbourne trade businesses specifically, this is the difference between a profile that looks like a hobby and one that looks like a business worth trusting with a $40,000 job. A grid maker is the fastest way to plan that layout before you post a single tile.
Your grid is a shopfront window. Most businesses never step back far enough to see what it actually says.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Instagram grid maker actually free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, has no signup, no watermark and no paywall. Design your grid, download the tiles as a ZIP, and post them straight to Instagram.
How does an Instagram grid maker split my photos?
You choose a grid size (like 3 columns by 4 rows), and the tool slices one image — or a set of images — into individual tiles sized correctly for Instagram (1080px wide). Upload each tile in order and your profile grid reassembles the full picture.
What image size should I use for an Instagram grid?
1080 × 1350px (4:5) is the safest for regular feed posts. 1080 × 1080px (1:1) works everywhere. 1080 × 1440px (3:4) gives a taller, more dramatic grid but isn't ideal for standalone feed posts — use it for pure grid/banner layouts.
Do I need Canva to make an Instagram grid?
No. Canva's grid templates work, but they're built for general design, not grid-specific export. A purpose-built grid maker like this one handles the tile math, spacing and export for you in one step.
Free tools like this get a business only so far. If you want a grid, a brand and a content system built around what actually gets your phone ringing — that's what I do for a living.