Instagram Collage Template Canva
Are you trying to work out how to use an image across multiple boxes on Instagram?
Do you want to get creative with your Instagram grid layout?
Below are instructions on how to use Canva* using a free template provided to start creating your own puzzle grids.
Follow the steps below and when you are done you will have nine posts ready to share as a puzzle grid on your social media.
What is a Puzzle Feed / Puzzle Collage?
When you post an image or video on Instagram they are displayed in your profile as individual squares in a grid in rows of three. Splitting an image, text, or colour across more that one post creates an Instagram Puzzle feed.
For example below I have split a picture of myself at my computer into two posts. Making sure that both posts made sense on their own.
How to create an Instagram Puzzle Feed with Canva
We are going to start by designing your grid as one large image in Canva. This will then be split into your 9 images to use on your Instagram.
1. Get the Free Canva Template
Use the form below to get the Canva template link sent to your email. This is what you will need to create your own puzzle grid on Instagram.
Get the Free Puzzle Grid Template
Subscribe to learn what you need to do get the most out of your social media, starting with the free Canva template for your Instagram.
2. Open the Puzzle Grid Template in Canva
Don't have an Canva Pro account?
You will need to sign up for an account.
Check your inbox and click on the Canva template link in the email. This will open the template in your browser.
Click on Use Template
Login or sign up to Canva to open the template.
Once you are logged into Canva then you will be sent straight to your free puzzle grid template:
Want to make a copy? See Instagram Puzzle Grid FAQs below.
3. Edit your Instagram puzzle grid template
You're now ready to create you Instagram puzzle grid. There are 5 templates to use and it's easy to edit the layout to suit.
Feel free to start playing around and adding your own images!
4. Save your Instagram puzzle grid
Click on the download button
Select the page you want to download (that has your grid)
Click Download
How to split images for Instagram
Once you are happy with your puzzle in Canva, you need to split it into smaller images so that you can post them onto your Instagram individually.
5. Split your grid picture into 9 images
Open Pine Tools Split Image in your browser
- Under INPUT IMAGE
Click Choose File to choose your grid picture you saved to your computer - Under OPTIONS
Click Both (grid) - Under VERTICALLY and HORIZONTALLY
Choose 3 in the Quantity of blocks - Then click on SPLIT IMAGE
- DOWNLOAD PIECES (IMAGES)
- Download the 9 images by clicking on each
You now have 9 images that you can share on your Instagram feed.
Post your puzzle on Instagram
You've got your 9 images, now it's time to start posting.
6. Share your 9 grid images to Instagram
You can either post your images directly on Instagram, or use a social media scheduling tool such as Planoly, AgoraPulse, Buffer, etc
It's important that you share the images in the correct order so they display correctly on your feed.
In the example below you would post 1. Chill, 2. Cat sleeping, 3. Meow, 4. Paw keyboard, 5. Play, etc
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers
How do I get Canva?
How do I make back up of the template?
You can either use the link to create another copy (open the link and select Use Template will create another copy).
Or make a copy in Canva by clicking on File then Make a Copy.
Can you recommend a way to preview my Instagram grid?
Planoly is a good social media tool. You can preview your Instagram grid for free for one platform. It's also good if you want to share with others before it is posted such as clients or other stakeholders/team members by sharing a link.
I generally just use AgoraPulse as my scheduler for most clients. Unless they would like to view the grid.
How do you split a picture into grid on Instagram?
There are a variety of tools available that you can use on your phone or desktop.
Using your social media scheduler
If you are already using PLANOLY to schedule your Instagram feed there is already a tool build in! It's called the PLANOLY Splitter Tool (click on the link for details on how to use it – note: you can only use this tool on your mobile).
On your desktop
ImageSplitter (free)
PineTools Split Image (free)
There are also apps available for your phone if you prefer such as PhotoSplit for Instagram (iOS/Android), Instant Squares and 9Square (Android only).
How do you make a puzzle grid on Instagram?
Follow the steps on this page 
Any other questions?
It's important to get your social media right. I am here to help you and happy to answer any questions you have. Just get in touch.
Get the Free Puzzle Grid Template
Subscribe to learn what you need to do get the most out of your social media, starting with the free Canva template for your Instagram.
Let me know how you get on with the template. Share your Instagram account, feedback, or questions.
Instagram Collage Template Canva
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