In this Photoshop tutorial, I’ll show you how to cut and separate a photo into 9 separate images to make an Instagram collage or instagram grid. “Instagrids” are what users see upon entering your profile, they are often planned out in advance to fit the aesthetics of the page.
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Here’s how to do it:
Step 1. Open Photoshop and create a new document with the dimensions you want for your Instagram post (e.g. 1080 x 1080 pixels).
Step 2. Add your image or images to the document by going to File > Place Embedded.
Step 3. Create a guide by going to View > New Guide. In the dialog box, set the orientation to Vertical, and the position to 330 pixels. Repeat the process to create another guide at 660 pixels.
Step 4. Select the Slice Tool (found in the toolbar or by pressing Shift + C) and click on the top left corner of your image. Drag the tool to the bottom right corner of your image, creating a rectangular slice that encompasses the entire image.
Step 5. Right-click on the slice and select Divide Slice. In the dialog box, enter 3 for both the horizontal and vertical divisions, and press OK.
Step 6. You will now have nine equal slices, each representing one square in your Instagram grid. You can now manipulate each slice individually as needed, for example, by adding text or resizing the image.
Step 7. When you are satisfied with your design, go to File > Save for Web and Devices and select JPEG as the file format.
Step 8. Upload the image to Instagram and your grid is ready to be shared!
By following these steps, you can easily create a grid on Instagram using Photoshop. This is a great way to showcase multiple images in one post, and to make your Instagram feed visually appealing.
Youtube Channel – Anthony Lam