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Split image into a grid online

Slice a photo into an equal grid of tiles. Set rows and columns, then download the pieces.

What is an image splitter?

An image splitter (also called a picture splitter or photo divider) is a tool that divides a single image into multiple smaller images arranged in a grid. Upload any photo, choose how many rows and columns you want (up to 10 each), and the tool splits the image into equal-sized cells. You can then preview each cell and download them individually or all at once as PNG files. Unlike manual cropping, image splitting creates a uniform grid in one step — ideal for Instagram grid posts, photo puzzles, thumbnail extraction, and design prototyping.

Image splitter features

Split any photo into a grid of smaller images.
  • Flexible grid

    Choose from 1 to 10 rows and 1 to 10 columns to create the perfect grid.

  • Live grid preview

    See the grid overlay on your image before splitting to ensure accurate cuts.

  • Individual cell previews

    Preview each split cell as a thumbnail before downloading.

  • Download individual cells

    Download specific cells one by one, or download all cells at once.

  • PNG export

    Each cell is exported as a high-quality PNG preserving image details.

  • Browser-based

    All processing happens locally — no uploads, no accounts, no limits.

How to split an image into a grid

Split a photo into equal parts in a few simple steps.
  1. Upload your image

    Select a PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF file from your device.

  2. Choose grid size

    Set the number of rows and columns (up to 10 each).

  3. Preview the split

    Check the grid overlay on your image and review each cell thumbnail.

  4. Download cells

    Download individual cells or all cells at once as PNG files.

Tips for splitting images

Get the best results when dividing your photos into grids.
  • 01

    Choose the right grid

    A 3×3 grid works well for Instagram posts. Use 2×2 for simple quadrants or 4×4 for detailed splits.

  • 02

    Use high-resolution images

    Start with a large image so each cell retains good quality after splitting.

  • 03

    Check composition

    Make sure important content isn't split across cell boundaries by adjusting your grid size.

Image Splitting Tools Compared — Which One Fits Your Workflow

How this free image splitter stacks up against other popular online tools for splitting images into tiles.
  1. PineTools.com

    Grid splitting. Basic but functional.

  2. ImageSplitter.tools

    Full featured splitter with grid, custom, and guide modes.

  3. ILoveIMG.com

    Image splitting with preset options.

  4. OnlinePNGTools.com

    PNG splitting tool.

  5. Split Image Online

    Split images into multiple equal parts by rows and columns. Download individually or as ZIP. All in browser.

Great for

Common uses for splitting images into a grid.
  • Social media grids

    Split a large image into tiles for Instagram grid posts and carousels.

  • Photo puzzles

    Divide an image into equal parts for puzzles, games, or creative projects.

  • Thumbnail creation

    Extract specific sections from a large image as individual thumbnails.

  • Design prototyping

    Split design mockups into individual component screenshots.

Why use this image splitter

Fast, private, and flexible grid splitting.
  • 100% free

    No sign-ups, watermarks, or usage limits.

  • Privacy first

    All processing stays on your device.

  • No app needed

    Works directly in your browser on any device.

  • Flexible grid

    Custom rows and columns up to 10 each for total control.

Technical details

How the image splitter works.
Grid logic
Source width ÷ columns, source height ÷ rows. Remainder pixels distributed to early cells.
Max grid size
Up to 10 rows × 10 columns (100 cells maximum).
Input limits
15 MB maximum file size; 8192 px maximum edge.
Export format
PNG — lossless per-cell export.
Processing
Canvas 2D API — source drawn to offscreen canvas, each cell extracted via drawImage.

Sources & References

Authoritative references on image segmentation techniques, the Canvas rendering technology this tool uses, and the PNG output format.
  • Image segmentation is the process of partitioning a digital image into multiple segments — sets of pixels, also known as image objects.
    Wikipedia — Image segmentation

    Image segmentation fundamentals: This tool partitions an image into a grid of equal-sized segments (cells), applying the core image segmentation concept of dividing a digital image into distinct regions. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_segmentation

  • The Canvas API provides a means for drawing graphics via JavaScript and the HTML canvas element.
    MDN Web Docs — Canvas API

    Canvas API (client-side image cropping): This tool uses Canvas 2D drawImage to extract each grid cell from the source image as a separate bitmap — performing all segmentation operations locally in your browser. developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Canvas_API

  • PNG supports lossless data compression, making it useful for storing graphics that need to be edited repeatedly without losing quality.
    W3C — PNG Specification (overview)

    PNG image format: Each segmented cell is exported as a PNG file, preserving the full quality of the extracted region without compression artifacts. w3.org/TR/PNG/

  • Image segmentation is the process of partitioning a digital image into multiple image segments, also known as image regions.
    Wikipedia — Image segmentation

    Image segmentation in computer vision: Splitting a grid of images into individual files is a form of image segmentation — this tool divides a sprite sheet or grid layout into separate images based on row and column counts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_segmentation

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