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Choose the profile grid shape
Use 3 columns and choose 1, 2, or 3 rows for a 3-part, 6-part, or 9-part reveal.
How to Make an Instagram Grid
Instagram profile grids are taller now, so old square-only puzzle advice can crop the design. Use 3:4 tiles, check safe areas, and post the numbered files in order.
What changed in the Instagram profile grid?
Instagram profile previews now use a taller rectangle instead of the old square-only grid. Regular feed posts still often use 1080 x 1350, but a profile puzzle grid should be planned around 1080 x 1440 per tile so the full image keeps a 3:4 shape on the profile.
How do you make a 3-part, 6-part, or 9-part Instagram grid?
Start with the final profile layout, then work backward into files you can post. That keeps the design useful instead of turning the page into another generic upload-and-download checklist.
02
Design the full canvas
Use 3240 x 1440 for 3 posts, 3240 x 2880 for 6 posts, or 3240 x 4320 for 9 posts.
03
Keep key details away from split lines
Place faces, logos, handles, and small text inside safe margins before cutting the image.
04
Split into numbered tiles
Upload the full design, choose 3 columns and the matching row count, then download the numbered files.
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Post the files from 01 upward
Publish 01 first, then 02, 03, and so on. In a 9-part grid, the final profile reads 09, 08, 07 across the top row.
What order do I post Instagram grid tiles?
Instagram adds each new post to the front of your profile grid. That means the first file you publish becomes the last visible tile, and the last file you publish lands at the top-left.
Final row: 03, 02, 01
Publish 01 first, then 02, then 03. The completed banner appears left to right after the third post is live.
Best for a simple launch banner or announcement strip.
Final grid: 06 to 01
Publish from 01 upward. The second row appears first, then the top row completes the profile image.
Best when a 3-post banner feels too shallow.
Final grid: 09 to 01
Post 01, 02, 03, then continue upward. The finished profile shows 09, 08, 07 across the top.
Best for a classic puzzle grid or portfolio reveal.
What canvas size should I use for the new Instagram grid?
For profile-first grids, build the source image with 1080 x 1440 tiles. If each tile also needs to perform as a standalone feed post or carousel slide, compare it against the 1080 x 1350 crop before publishing.
3-part grid
3240 x 1440px
6-part grid
3240 x 2880px
9-part grid
3240 x 4320px
What should stay inside the safe area?
A 3:4 tile gives you more height, but it does not make every edge safe. Keep important content centered enough to survive profile previews, feed crops, and scheduler previews.
Lines
Keep faces off split lines
Avoid placing eyes, mouths, product names, or logos directly on a vertical or horizontal cut.
Text
Keep text inside one tile
Large background shapes can cross tiles, but captions and small labels are easier to read when they stay inside one tile.
Feed
Check the 4:5 feed crop
If the tile should also look good in the feed, preview how it behaves near 1080 x 1350 before posting.
Preview
Review the whole profile before export
Look at the grid as a full image and as separate posts. Fix tight margins in the full canvas, then split again.
What if the grid is posted in the wrong order?
Most problems are either order problems or crop problems. Fix the cause before adding more posts, because every new post changes the profile layout again.
Order
Stop before posting the next tile
Compare the profile against the expected order. For a 9-part grid, the top row should end as 09, 08, 07.
Reorder
Use Reorder Grid if it appears
Instagram has rolled out profile grid reordering broadly, but availability can still vary. If the option is available, drag the misplaced post before deleting anything.
Crop
Re-export when the crop is wrong
If text or faces are cut, adjust the full source canvas and export a new set of tiles instead of trying to resize single pieces.
What do people ask about How to Make an Instagram Grid?
What size should each Instagram grid tile be now?
Use 1080 x 1440 for profile-first puzzle grids. Use 1080 x 1350 when the individual post needs to be safest in the feed or in a carousel.
What order do I post Instagram grid tiles?
Post the numbered files from 01 upward. The last file you publish becomes the top-left tile on your profile.
Is 1080 x 1350 still valid for Instagram?
Yes. 1080 x 1350 is still a strong default for feed posts and carousel covers. For a profile puzzle grid, 1080 x 1440 gives a closer 3:4 planning tile.
Can I make a 3-part or 6-part grid the same way?
Yes. Keep the width at 3240px, then use 1440px height for one row, 2880px for two rows, or 4320px for three rows.
Can I make an Instagram grid without Photoshop?
Yes. Design the full image in Canva, Figma, or any editor, then use a browser grid maker to split it into numbered files.