Image Grid Slicer

Split a single image into a grid of multiple tiles. Perfect for creating Instagram 3x3 posts, banner designs, or printable photo grids.

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 50MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp

The image that will be sliced into grid tiles

Choose how to divide the image

Number of columns for custom grid

Number of rows for custom grid

Add sequential numbers to each tile

Create a ZIP file containing all tiles

Key Facts

Category
Design & Color
Input Types
file, select, number, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Image Grid Slicer allows you to easily split a single image into a grid of multiple tiles, making it simple to create Instagram 3x3 grids, banner layouts, or printable photo collages. Upload your image in JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP format, choose from preset grid layouts or define custom rows and columns, and download your sliced tiles in high-quality PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats.

When to Use

  • •When preparing a large image to be posted as a multi-post grid layout on social media platforms like Instagram.
  • •When dividing a wide banner image into equal horizontal sections for web design or print layouts.
  • •When splitting a portrait photo into vertical segments for mobile stories or multi-panel digital displays.

How It Works

  • •Upload your source image file in JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP format.
  • •Select your desired grid layout, such as a 3x3 Instagram grid, horizontal/vertical splits, or configure custom rows and columns.
  • •Choose your output format (PNG, JPEG, or WebP), adjust the quality slider, and optionally enable sequential numbering or ZIP packaging.
  • •Process the image to download the generated tiles as a ZIP archive or individual files.

Use Cases

Splitting a landscape photo into a 3x3 grid for an Instagram profile puzzle layout.
Dividing a website hero banner into three horizontal sections for responsive web development.
Creating a 2x2 grid of a high-resolution photo to print as individual panels for a physical wall gallery.

Examples

1. Instagram 3x3 Grid Puzzle

Social Media Manager
Background
A social media manager wants to launch a new product campaign on Instagram using a high-impact 3x3 grid image that spans nine grid posts.
Problem
Manually cropping a single square image into nine equal squares is tedious and prone to alignment errors.
How to Use
Upload the campaign image, select the '3x3 Grid (9 tiles) - Instagram' option, check the 'Add Numbering' option to keep track of the upload order, and set the output format to PNG.
Example Config
{
  "gridType": "3x3",
  "numbering": true,
  "outputFormat": "png",
  "zipOutput": true
}
Outcome
The tool generates nine perfectly aligned PNG tiles packaged in a single ZIP file, numbered sequentially for easy posting.

2. Custom Banner Slicing for Web Design

Front-end Developer
Background
A developer needs to split a wide panoramic image into 4 horizontal columns to implement a dynamic parallax scrolling effect on a website.
Problem
The standard grid presets do not match the required 4-column horizontal layout.
How to Use
Upload the panoramic image, select 'Custom Grid' as the grid type, set Custom Columns to 4 and Custom Rows to 1, choose WebP for optimized web performance, and set quality to 85.
Example Config
{
  "gridType": "custom",
  "customColumns": 4,
  "customRows": 1,
  "outputFormat": "webp",
  "quality": 85,
  "zipOutput": true
}
Outcome
The image is sliced into 4 horizontal WebP tiles, optimized for fast web loading and ready for integration.

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FAQ

What image formats are supported for upload?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP images up to 50 MB in size.

Can I create custom grid sizes?

Yes, select the 'Custom Grid' option and specify the exact number of columns and rows (from 1 to 10) you need.

What is the purpose of the numbering option?

Enabling numbering adds sequential numbers to each tile, helping you upload or arrange them in the correct order.

In what formats can I download the sliced tiles?

You can export the sliced tiles in PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats, with adjustable quality settings.

How are the sliced images delivered?

By default, the tool packages all generated tiles into a single ZIP archive for convenient downloading.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-grid-layout

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes The image that will be sliced into grid tiles
gridType select Yes Choose how to divide the image
customColumns number No Number of columns for custom grid
customRows number No Number of rows for custom grid
numbering checkbox No Add sequential numbers to each tile
outputFormat select Yes -
quality number No -
zipOutput checkbox No Create a ZIP file containing all tiles

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-grid-layout to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-grid-layout": {
      "name": "image-grid-layout",
      "description": "Split a single image into a grid of multiple tiles. Perfect for creating Instagram 3x3 posts, banner designs, or printable photo grids.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-grid-layout",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]