For X & Instagram

X & Instagram Image Splitter
Create swipeable, tap-to-connect panorama photos

Create Instagram posts that connect when you swipe, or the tap-to-connect photos often seen on X (formerly Twitter).
Split one wide photo or Canva design into multiple post-ready images. No app installation required.

A panorama image split for X and Instagram posts
STEP 1

Upload Your Image

Upload one wide photo or design. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, and WebP.

Your image is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded.
STEP 2

Preview the Result

Connected view is shown first

Preview how the images connect as you swipe through them on Instagram or X. This view does not reproduce X’s exact cropping or gaps between images.

Connected view is shown first. Check the full panorama, then switch to Single slides whenever you want to inspect one frame at a time.

STEP 3

Split Settings

Set the slice count, framing mode, and fine adjustments in one place.

Basic Settings

Instagram: 2-10 images X: 2-4 images Note: Carousel rollout has been reported for the X apps and desktop site. Viewers move horizontally between images; cropping and gaps may vary by environment.

Framing

Fine Adjustments

Zoom / Scale100%
Horizontal position0
Vertical position0
JPG quality90
STEP 4

Export

Native resolution will appear after you upload an image
Files are saved from left to right. Select them in the same order when posting to Instagram or X.
For X, select the images from left to right and attach them to one post.
In a carousel, viewers swipe or scroll horizontally. Check image order and framing in the post composer.

Related tools for posting to X and Instagram

Use these tools to resize, compress, and convert images for X and Instagram posts.

How to post connected photos on X and Instagram

Split one wide image and post the sections from left to right for a swipeable post on Instagram or X.

1. Upload a wide image

Use a panorama photo or a wide design made in Canva or another image editor. JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.

2. Choose a slice count and ratio for your platform

Use 2–10 images for Instagram or 2–4 for X. Ratios near 3:4, 4:5, and 1:1 are useful starting points for X; try this tool’s 4:5 or 1:1 options first. A 16:9 image may lose its sides, while a 9:16 image may lose its top and bottom.

3. Check the connection and export

Make sure important text and people are not awkwardly split at the edges. Adjust the position and scale, then save all files as a ZIP.

4. Post from left to right

Post the saved images in left-to-right order for a swipeable post on Instagram or X. Check how X frames the images and the gaps between them in the post composer.

X and Instagram image-splitting and panorama-post guide

Learn how to create Instagram split posts and wide images to view in sequence in X’s carousel layout.

What are split posts and connected carousel images?

A split post cuts one wide image into multiple images that connect horizontally when viewed in sequence. On Instagram or X, you can view them as a swipeable carousel. On X, gaps between images and the enlarged view after tapping may vary by environment. This tool is useful for panorama photos, as well as product introductions, event announcements, explanatory slides, and wide illustrations made in Canva.

How have multiple-image posts and four-image grids changed on X?

Since July 2026, reports have described a move to a carousel where viewers move horizontally between images. In this layout, four vertically stacked sections and 2×2 grids no longer look like one connected picture. For the background and tools for tall images, visit the X (Twitter) 4-Way Image Splitter.

Articles reviewed: October 6, 2026. We have not verified the display directly on devices. Cropping and gaps may vary with image ratios, image combinations, and viewing environment.

When split photos and connected panoramas work well

  • Showing one panorama photo at a larger scale across multiple images
  • Creating wide images that continue as viewers swipe through an X carousel
  • Turning a finished wide design into an Instagram carousel
  • Spreading a product showcase or portfolio horizontally
  • Posting a wide event or campaign banner
  • Presenting a wide illustration or before-and-after image more dramatically

How to avoid misalignment in split posts

Start with 4:5 and check whether important text or people sit too close to image boundaries. Use Cover for an edge-to-edge result, and switch to Add margins only when you want to preserve the full source image. In STEP 2, Connected view lets you adjust horizontal position, vertical position, and scale while seeing the whole image and split positions. This helps you check section boundaries before saving. It does not reproduce X’s cropping or gaps, so check the images in the post composer too.

What this free tool can do

  • Automatically split one wide image into multiple post-ready images
  • Split wide images for X’s carousel layout
  • Create connected Instagram swipe posts
  • Split into 2-10 images for Instagram or 2-4 images for X
  • Export in 4:5, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, or a source-matched ratio
  • Switch between Cover and Add margins display modes
  • Adjust crop position and scale while previewing the result
  • Export at native resolution as individual files or one ZIP
  • Process everything locally in your browser
  • Work on desktop or mobile without installing an app

Note: Carousel rollout has been reported for the X apps and desktop site. Viewers move horizontally between images; cropping and gaps may vary by environment.

Create split images without installing an app

This tool does not generate the content of explanatory slides or other posts. It is for people who already have a finished wide image or panorama photo and want to turn it into an Instagram or X carousel post. Simply upload an image to split it in your browser, without installing a dedicated app.

FAQ

How do I create split posts for X and Instagram?
Upload a wide image, choose the slice count and ratio, and adjust its position in Connected view. Save the finished images, then post them from left to right on Instagram or X.
Can I make wide images that continue as viewers swipe on X?
Yes. Split one wide photo into 2–4 images and post them to X from left to right. In a carousel, viewers move horizontally to see the next section. Check cropping and gaps in the post composer.
How do I post the images to X?
Select the saved images from left to right and attach them all to one post. In a carousel, viewers move horizontally between images in the apps or browser. Check image order and framing in the post composer.
How many images should I split for X?
Use 2-4 images. Two or three images work well for panorama photos, while three or four can suit designs with more information.
Does the X desktop site use a swipeable carousel too?
Carousel rollout has also been reported for the desktop site. Viewers can scroll horizontally or use arrows to move between images. Cropping and gaps may vary by environment, so check the post composer.
Can I use the same images for Instagram and X?
Yes. You can use the same split images, but use no more than four images when posting to X.
Can I use this to split panorama photos?
Yes. Split one wide panorama photo into multiple images to view in sequence on Instagram or X.
Can I split images made in Canva?
Yes. Create a finished wide image in Canva, then split it here into post-ready images for Instagram or X.
What should I do if the split feels misaligned?
Use Connected view in STEP 2 to adjust horizontal position, vertical position, and scale. Keeping important text and subjects away from image boundaries helps reduce the appearance of misalignment.
Do I need to install an image-splitting app?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so no app installation is needed. Your images are not sent to an external server.
Is the X and Instagram Image Splitter free?
Yes. You can use it for free. It supports 2-10 images for Instagram and 2-4 images for X.