Social Media Grid Planner
Preview how your content looks on Instagram and TikTok profile grids. Compare 3:4 and 9:16 formats, reorder with drag-and-drop, and spot cropping issues before you post.
Profile Preview
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JPG, PNG, or WebP. Upload multiple images at once.
Portrait grid preview
Full vertical preview
Dark profile grid
The Best Profile Grid Planner
Preview your content on Instagram and TikTok grids before posting. No more guessing how your profile will look.
Multi-Platform Preview
See how your images look on IG Profile (3:4), IG Reels (9:16), and TikTok Profile (3:4) grids.
Side-by-Side Compare
Click any cell to compare how it crops across all three platform formats at once.
Drag-and-Drop Reorder
Rearrange your grid with drag-and-drop. See how different orders change your profile look.
Profile Mockup Headers
Authentic Instagram and TikTok profile headers so you see the full context of your grid.
Safe Zone Overlays
See where TikTok view counts and Reels icons overlap your content, so nothing important gets hidden.
Mobile Friendly
Works on any device. Preview your grid on mobile, tablet, or desktop — just like your audience sees it.
100% Private & Free
Everything runs in your browser. No images are uploaded to any server. No account needed.
Unlimited Images
Upload as many images as you want. Plan a full 9-post grid or just preview a few thumbnails.
How to Preview Your Profile Grid
Plan your Instagram and TikTok grids in 4 simple steps.
Upload Your Images
Drop or browse for the images you want to preview on your profile grid.
Choose a Platform
Switch between Instagram Profile (3:4), Instagram Reels (9:16), or TikTok Profile (3:4).
Drag to Reorder
Rearrange your grid with drag-and-drop until you find the perfect layout for your profile.
Compare & Post
Click any cell to compare across all platforms. Once happy, post with confidence.
Instagram vs TikTok: Profile Grid Differences
Both Instagram and TikTok now use a 3:4 portrait aspect ratio for their profile grid thumbnails. However, the platforms display them differently, which affects how your content appears to profile visitors.
Instagram Profile Grid (3:4)
Since January 2025, Instagram displays profile grid thumbnails in 3:4 portrait format (~1015x1350px display resolution). This replaced the classic 1:1 square grid. The grid has subtle 2px gaps on a light background. Instagram's grid is clean and minimal — no overlays or view counts on the main grid tab.
Instagram Reels Tab (9:16)
The Reels tab on Instagram profiles shows videos in 9:16 full vertical thumbnails. This is a significantly taller crop than the 3:4 profile grid. If you're creating content that will appear on both the main grid and the Reels tab, you need to account for this difference — important elements near the top or bottom may get cropped on one format but not the other.
TikTok Profile Grid (3:4)
TikTok's profile grid also uses 3:4 portrait thumbnails with a dark background and 1px gaps. The key difference is that TikTok overlays a view count with a play icon in the bottom-left corner of every video thumbnail. This means any important visual content in that area will be partially obscured. Use the safe zone overlay in this tool to check whether your key elements are hidden behind the view count.
Why Preview on Both?
- Cropping differences: The same image can look great on one platform and poorly cropped on another.
- Overlay interference: TikTok's view count can hide your text, logo, or product shot.
- Grid aesthetics: Dark vs light backgrounds change the overall feel. Your palette may suit one platform better.
- Cross-posting strategy: If you repurpose content across both platforms, preview first to avoid surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, 100% free with no watermark and no signup required. Everything runs in your browser — your images are never uploaded to our servers.
Three formats: Instagram Profile (3:4), Instagram Reels (9:16), and TikTok Profile (3:4). These match the actual grid formats used by each platform as of 2025.
Instagram changed the profile grid from 1:1 square to 3:4 portrait in January 2025. This means vertical content now fills the grid without being cropped to a square.
Safe zone overlays show where platform UI elements (like TikTok's view count or Reels icons) cover your image. This helps you avoid placing important content in those areas.
Yes! Drag and drop any image to a new position in the grid. This helps you find the most visually appealing arrangement for your profile.
Click any image in the grid to see it previewed across all three platform formats side by side. This helps you spot cropping differences between IG Profile, IG Reels, and TikTok.
Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers. The grid will stack vertically on smaller screens.
The tool supports JPG, PNG, and WebP images. For best results, use images that are at least 1080px wide.
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