If you use Instagram regularly you will have noticed that a lot of accounts have images that are split across the Instagram 3X3 grid. This unique style creates a great first impression to people visiting your profile for the first time. This is especially effective for stylish brands that are looking to stand out and impress their audience. Luckily enough for those who don't have Photoshop, their are apps out there that are able to split your photos in a matter of seconds- saving you the hassle.
9Square
This is the app that I have used most. It's super easy, intuitive and free, it allows you to upload your photos directly to Instagram. There are ten different square cropping options including:
3X1 - 3X5
2x1 - 2x5
Download 9Square on the Google Play Store
Instant Squares
Instant Squares lets you split/splice your pictures into multiple pieces and upload them directly to Instagram to create a big square or a banner/carousel/album and amaze all your Instagram followers.
Giant Square for Instagram
The Giant Square cuts up your pictures into several pieces that are perfectly aligned for you to upload to your Instagram gallery – in any size and combination you want!
You can make vertical, horizontal and even diagonal panorama pictures and banner pictures in your Instagram gallery. You can also create what they call the GIANT SQUARE which is 9 square pictures that make up one big square picture in your Instagram gallery.
The only slight issue about this app is that the free option puts an app watermark over one of your images in your split collection.
Planoly
It's a simple plain easy to use app. Whilst the apps so far mainly stick to photo splitting, Planoly offers much more. Planoly allows you to visually schedule you instagram profile; dragging and dropping photos around to your hearts content. It allows you to plan days, weeks or months in advance- its a great tool for people using Instagram for professional purposes.
Conclusion
Instagram Photo Splitting Apps are a great way to help retain and attract new followers on Instagram. There easy to use, free and don't require any prior knowledge. Simply import your photo and let the apps do the rest.