What is an Instagram tile maker?

An Instagram tile maker is a free online tool that splits one wide photo into 2 or 3 equal tiles. You post each tile as a separate slide in an Instagram carousel post — when viewers swipe, the image continues seamlessly across slides.

How do I split a photo into Instagram carousel slides?

Upload your photo, select the Carousel 2-tile or 3-tile mode, adjust the crop to frame your image, then click Export. Grid34Sync slices it into numbered tiles ready to upload as a multi-photo Instagram post.

What is the difference between 2-tile and 3-tile carousel?

The 2-tile carousel splits your photo into 2 slides (ideal for wide panoramic shots), while the 3-tile carousel splits it into 3 slides for an extra-wide image or more visual impact. Both use the same seamless splitting engine.

What photo size works best for a carousel?

For best results, use a photo at least 2160×1080px for a 2-tile carousel or 3240×1080px for a 3-tile carousel. Each tile exports at 1080×1080px — the native Instagram square resolution.

Is this Instagram tile maker free?

Yes — the carousel tile maker is 100% free with no account required. Upload, split, and download your tiles at no cost. PRO users unlock 4K HD exports and watermark-free downloads.

How do I post a carousel on Instagram?

After downloading your tiles, open Instagram and create a new post. Tap the multi-photo icon, then select all tiles in order (tile 1 first, tile 2 second, etc.). When followers swipe left, the image flows seamlessly from one slide to the next.

Why does my Instagram carousel tile look zoomed in when uploading from desktop?

Instagram's desktop web uploader defaults to a 1:1 square crop, so your carousel tiles can appear zoomed in. To fix it, click the expand icon (↔) at the bottom-left of the upload preview and select "Original". See the full step-by-step desktop and mobile upload guide.

What is an Instagram carousel post?

An Instagram carousel post is a multi-image post that lets viewers swipe left to see up to 10 photos or videos in sequence. Carousels consistently earn higher engagement than single-image posts because each swipe is a second chance to be seen in the algorithm. A seamless carousel — where one wide photo splits across multiple slides — creates a cinematic reveal effect that stops the scroll.

What is the Instagram carousel size in 2026?

The recommended Instagram carousel size is 1080×1080 px per slide (1:1 square). You can also use 1080×1350 px (4:5 portrait) for a taller format that takes up more screen space in the feed. For a seamless split carousel, use a source image of at least 2160×1080 px (2 slides) or 3240×1080 px (3 slides) so each exported tile is exactly 1080×1080 px at full quality.