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IG Grid Maker

Changelog

We ship improvements regularly so creators never have to worry about Instagram grid changes. Here’s a snapshot of how IG Grid Maker has grown.

Recent highlights

  • Advanced crop protection offers four-side or left/right padding so feeds stay safe from Instagram’s second-pass crop.
  • Custom grid layouts let you build 4×4 puzzles, 5×2 scrolls, or 1×6 strips without preset limits.
  • Worker-powered processing handles large files faster without freezing the tab.
New

Advanced crop protection

Rolled out the edge-safe padding control with two modes—four-side padding (default) and left/right padding—to fit different devices and regions while avoiding Instagram’s second crop.

  • Switch between the two modes inside the collapsible advanced settings without leaving the main workflow.
  • The default remains four-side padding so existing projects continue to export safely.
Feature

Custom grids

Introduced fully custom rows × columns so you can create 4×4 puzzles, 5×2 story scrolls, or 1×6 panoramic strips beyond the default presets.

  • Automatic validation keeps every slice aligned so outputs still land in a 4:5 canvas.
  • Reuse the same custom layout when you re-upload new artwork.
UX

Download UX refresh

Redesigned the download flow with clearer primary actions, inline hints, and faster ZIP bundling so you always know when files are ready.

  • One-click download grabs the entire grid instantly.
  • A cleaner slice list makes single-image downloads just as easy.
Performance

Worker-powered speed boost

Moved grid slicing to a Web Worker pipeline, cutting render time on large images and preventing UI freezes while tiles are generated.

  • Fallback logic keeps older browsers supported.
  • Analytics confirm up to 40% faster completion on 4K files.
Launch

MVP launch

Released the first version of IG Grid Maker with 4:5-ready slices, edge padding, quick layouts, format controls, previews, and ZIP export.

  • 4:5 grids and puzzle-ready previews.
  • Preset layouts (1×3 to 3×4) plus custom output formats.
  • Instant ZIP download bundling all tiles.

Need something else?

Have an idea for the next release or spotted a bug? Reach out and we’ll add it to the product roadmap.

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