3x1 Canvas
3240 x 1080px
Canva workflow
How to Make an Instagram Grid in Canva
Use Canva to design the full creative, then use the browser grid maker to split the export into numbered Instagram posts.
Prepare
Canva design setup
Create one full-size canvas that represents the entire profile grid, not separate post files yet.
3x2 Canvas
3240 x 2160px
3x3 Canvas
3240 x 3240px
Export
Export settings
Export as PNG when the design has text or sharp graphic elements. Keep enough resolution for every tile.
PNG
Choose PNG for text
Use PNG when the design contains sharp typography, logos, or UI elements.
Size
Export the full canvas
Keep enough resolution for every tile instead of exporting separate Canva pages.
Split
Use this site to cut the design
Upload the Canva export to the grid maker, choose the matching layout, and download numbered tiles.
UploadCanva PNG
Match3x3 layout
ExportNumbered PNGs
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tile_01.pngtile_02.pngtile_03.png
Post
Publishing order
Post 01 first and continue upward. Check the preview before publishing, especially when text crosses tile edges.
01
Start with tile 01
Publish the lowest-numbered export first so it lands at the bottom of the profile grid.
Preview
Check cross-tile text
Confirm words and key objects still read correctly across tile boundaries.
Finish
Continue upward
Post the remaining files in numeric order until the full Canva design appears.
FAQ
How to Make an Instagram Grid in Canva questions
Can I make an Instagram grid in Canva?
Yes. Canva is good for designing the full layout. Use a splitter afterward to make the final Instagram posts.
What size should I export from Canva?
For a 3x3 square grid, export a 3240 by 3240 image or larger. Each square tile can then export at 1080 by 1080.
Do I still need a grid splitter after Canva?
Yes, if Canva exported one full image. The splitter turns that image into individual posts.