Instagram Grid Planner

Preview your Instagram feed before you post. Drag-and-drop to reorder, toggle between 1:1 and 4:5 aspect ratios, and see exactly how your profile will look.

Grid Planner

Click or Drop Images

Upload up to 9 images • JPG, PNG, WebP

Classic square grid layout

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100% private. Images never leave your browser. No uploads, no tracking.

Grid Preview

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Drag to Reorder — grab any image and move it to a new position
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4:5 is New Default — Instagram switched to vertical crop in 2025
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Auto-saves Settings — your preferences are saved locally

Why Use an Instagram Grid Planner?

Your Instagram profile grid is the first thing people see when they visit your page. It's your visual resume, your brand identity, and your first impression — all in one. A well-planned grid can increase your follower conversion rate by up to 30%, because visitors can instantly see the value and aesthetic of your content.

However, planning your feed blindly — posting one image at a time and hoping it aligns with your existing posts — is a recipe for a disjointed profile. That's where a grid planner comes in. By uploading your upcoming posts and arranging them in a visual grid, you can see exactly how they'll look on your profile before you hit "Share."

Our Instagram Grid Planner is designed to be the fastest, most private, and most feature-rich tool available. Unlike other tools that require signups, upload your images to servers, or lock basic features behind paywalls, our planner runs entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

Who Is This Tool For?

Whether you're a solo creator, small business owner, or marketing agency, this tool helps you plan a professional Instagram presence without the complexity of full social media management platforms.

Content Creators & Influencers

Plan your feed aesthetic to grow followers and brand partnerships

Small Business Owners

Curate product showcase grids that convert visitors into customers

Social Media Managers

Preview client feeds for approval before publishing

Photographers & Artists

Create portfolio-style grids that highlight your best work

Key Features

4:5 Aspect Ratio

Instagram's new default vertical crop. Preview your grid exactly as Instagram displays it in 2026.

Drag & Drop Reorder

Grab any image and move it to a new position. Instantly see how rearranging posts changes your feed aesthetic.

Phone Frame Mockup

See your grid inside a realistic Instagram profile mockup, complete with profile picture, stats, and bio.

Extended Grid Sizes

Plan 3×3, 6×3, or 9×3 — up to 27 posts at once for long-term content strategy planning.

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server — zero data collection.

Export as PNG

Download your planned grid as a high-resolution PNG for client approvals, presentations, or records.

How to Plan Your Instagram Grid

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Upload Your Images

Click the upload zone or drag-and-drop images directly. You can upload multiple images at once. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and more.

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Choose Your Aspect Ratio

Toggle between 1:1 (classic square) and 4:5 (Instagram's new vertical default). The 4:5 ratio shows you exactly how your profile grid looks on Instagram in 2026.

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Arrange Your Grid

Drag any image to a new position to experiment with different orderings. Try alternating colors, creating patterns, or grouping thematic content together.

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Preview & Download

Toggle the phone frame mockup to see your grid in a realistic Instagram profile view. When you're happy, download the grid as a PNG for your records.

Instagram Grid Optimization Tips for 2026

A beautiful grid attracts followers, but a strategic grid converts them. Here are expert-tested tips to maximize the impact of your Instagram profile layout.

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Embrace the 4:5 Vertical

Instagram now displays grid images in a 4:5 vertical aspect ratio instead of the classic square. Plan your compositions with this in mind — keep subjects centered and avoid placing key elements at the very top or bottom.

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The 3-Row Rule

Plan your content in batches of 3. Since the grid is 3 columns wide, each row tells a visual story. Alternate between content types (product, lifestyle, quote) for visual variety.

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Color Consistency

Choose 3-5 core colors for your brand palette and stick to them. When someone visits your profile, the overall color harmony matters more than individual posts.

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The Checkerboard Pattern

Alternate between two types of content (e.g., photo and graphic) to create a checkerboard effect. It's one of the most popular and visually pleasing grid strategies.

White Space Matters

Don't fill every image edge-to-edge. Posts with adequate white space or breathing room look more premium and professional.

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Test Before You Post

Use this grid planner to test different arrangements before committing. It's much easier to rearrange here than to delete and repost on Instagram.

Why Client-Side Matters for Privacy

Many Instagram planning tools require you to upload your images to their servers. This means your unpublished content — which may contain unreleased products, upcoming campaign visuals, or personal photos — sits on a third-party server.

Our tool is different. Every image you upload stays in your browser's memory. When you close the tab, the images are gone. There's no server, no database, no cloud storage. Your content strategy stays between you and your browser.

This also means the tool is extremely fast. There's no upload wait time, no network latency, and no server processing. Drag-and-drop reordering happens instantly because everything is local.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Instagram Grid Planner?
An Instagram Grid Planner is a visual tool that lets you arrange and preview how your posts will look on your Instagram profile page before you publish them. It helps you plan a cohesive feed aesthetic by letting you reorder posts, test different layouts, and see how new images fit with your existing content.
Why should I use 4:5 aspect ratio for my Instagram grid?
Instagram transitioned its profile grid display from 1:1 (square) to 4:5 (vertical rectangle) in 2024-2025. This means your profile photos now display in a taller format. Using 4:5 aspect ratio in your planning ensures you see exactly how your photos will be cropped on your actual Instagram profile.
Does this tool upload my images to a server?
No. This tool runs 100% in your browser (client-side). Your images are processed locally using your device's memory and are never uploaded to any server. This ensures maximum privacy and speed.
How many images can I plan at once?
You can plan up to 27 images at once with the 9×3 grid size. We also offer 3×3 (9 images) and 6×3 (18 images) views for different planning needs. Each grid can be downloaded as a single PNG image.
Can I download my planned grid?
Yes! Click the 'Download Grid as PNG' button to save your entire planned grid as a high-resolution PNG image. This is perfect for sharing with clients, team members, or saving for future reference.
Do I need to create an account?
No signup, no account, no login required. Just open the tool and start planning your Instagram feed immediately. Your settings are automatically saved in your browser's local storage.
What image formats are supported?
Our tool supports all major image formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, and more. Any image format your browser can render will work with our grid planner.
Does the grid planner work on mobile?
Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. However, for the best experience with drag-and-drop reordering, we recommend using a tablet or desktop.

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