What is the Carousel Splitter?
The Instagram Carousel Splitter is a free tool that splits your images into multiple pieces for creating engaging carousel posts on Instagram.
Upload any image and split it into 2-8 pieces that can be swiped through as a carousel. Perfect for creating panoramic views, before/after reveals, step-by-step tutorials, and engaging visual stories.
1. Upload
Choose your image
2. Select
Pick 2-8 pieces
3. Split
Process & download
4. Post
Upload to Instagram
How to Use
1. Upload Your Image
- Choose a high-quality image
- Landscape orientation works best
- Max file size: 10MB
- Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF
2. Split & Download
- Select number of pieces (2-8)
- Click "Split Image"
- Download the ZIP file
- Extract the images
Instagram Upload Tips
Upload Order: Upload the images in numerical order (1, 2, 3...) to maintain the proper sequence in your carousel.
- Select Multiple: In Instagram, tap the "Select Multiple" icon when uploading
- Maintain Order: Upload images in the order they're numbered
- Check Preview: Preview your carousel before posting
- Add Captions: Consider adding swipe indicators in your caption
Recommended Dimensions
For best results on Instagram, use these recommended dimensions based on your desired carousel size:
| Pieces |
Recommended Size |
Aspect Ratio |
Description |
| 2 | 2160×1080px | 2:1 | Perfect for before/after shots |
| 3 | 3240×1080px | 3:1 | Great for triptych designs |
| 4 | 4320×1080px | 4:1 | Most popular carousel size |
| 5 | 5400×1080px | 5:1 | Good for step-by-step content |
| 6 | 6480×1080px | 6:1 | Detailed tutorials or stories |
| 7 | 7560×1080px | 7:1 | Extended narratives |
| 8 | 8640×1080px | 8:1 | Maximum Instagram carousel |
Note: These dimensions ensure each carousel piece will be exactly 1080×1080px (Instagram's optimal square size). Higher resolutions work too!
Best Practices
Image Guidelines
- Use recommended dimensions above
- Avoid important content at split points
- Test with different split counts
- Consider your composition flow
- Keep text readable in each piece
Content Ideas
- Panoramic photos
- Product showcases
- Before/after reveals
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Story sequences
- Design portfolios
Technical Details
Processing: The tool maintains image quality and creates properly named files for easy uploading.
Privacy: Your images are stored on our servers temporarily for processing.
File Naming: Split images are named as filename_1_of_4.jpg, filename_2_of_4.jpg, etc.