Instagram Feed Planner
Plan and preview your Instagram grid before posting. Upload images, drag to reorder, and see exactly how your feed will look. Free, no signup required.
Drop images here or click to upload
PNG, JPG, WEBP up to 15 images
Drag images to reorder. Top-left = newest post on your profile.
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Checkerboard
Alternate 2 content types
Row Themes
Each row shares a topic
Color Flow
Colors flow diagonally
Puzzle Grid
One image split into tiles
How It Works
Upload your images
Drag and drop or click to upload up to 15 images. Supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats. Your images stay in your browser—nothing is uploaded to servers.
Arrange your grid
Drag and drop images to reorder them. See exactly how posts will appear in your 3-column Instagram grid. The top-left position is your most recent post.
Preview and download
Toggle the phone mockup to see a realistic preview. Download your planned grid as an image to share with your team or reference when posting.
Popular Use Cases
Maintain Your Aesthetic
Plan your feed to ensure every post complements the next. Preview how new content fits with existing posts and maintain the cohesive look your followers love.
Plan Campaign Launches
Visualize product launches, seasonal campaigns, or rebrands before they go live. Ensure your Instagram presence aligns with your marketing strategy.
Client Approvals Made Easy
Download grid previews to share with clients for approval. Show exactly how their Instagram will look before posting, streamlining the feedback process.
Showcase Products Strategically
Plan product photos to create visual variety while maintaining brand consistency. Alternate between product shots, lifestyle images, and user content.
Create Visual Stories
Plan puzzle grids, themed rows, or color gradients that turn your profile into a portfolio. Preview how individual pieces form a larger visual narrative.
Balance Sponsored Content
Plan where sponsored posts fit within your organic content. Maintain authenticity by ensuring promotional content doesn't cluster or disrupt your feed flow.
Popular Instagram Grid Layouts
Checkerboard Pattern
Alternate between two types of content (e.g., photos and quotes) creating a checkerboard effect. Simple to maintain and visually striking.
Row-by-Row Themes
Each row of 3 posts shares a theme, color, or story. Creates clear visual sections as users scroll through your profile.
Diagonal Color Flow
Colors flow diagonally across the grid, creating movement and cohesion. Requires careful planning but looks stunning.
Puzzle/Seamless Grid
One large image split across multiple posts. Creates a dramatic visual impact when viewers see your full profile. Use our Grid Maker tool for this.
Why Planning Your Instagram Feed Matters
67%
of users say a cohesive grid makes them more likely to follow an account
3 sec
Average time users spend deciding whether to follow a profile
9 posts
First impression grid that visitors see when landing on your profile
💡 Pro Tips
Plan in rows of 3 for visual impact
Instagram displays posts in rows of 3. Design with this in mind—create themed rows, color gradients across three posts, or triptych images that span the full width. This creates intentional visual moments as users scroll.
Check the diagonal flow of your feed
Colors and themes often create diagonal patterns in a 3-column grid. Pay attention to how colors flow diagonally from top-left to bottom-right and top-right to bottom-left. A balanced diagonal flow creates visual harmony.
Alternate between different shot types
Mix close-up detail shots with wider environmental shots. This creates visual variety and prevents your feed from feeling monotonous. A good rhythm might be: close-up, medium shot, wide shot, repeat.
Use the same editing preset on all photos
Consistency in editing is the fastest way to create a cohesive feed. Whether you use Lightroom presets, VSCO filters, or Instagram's built-in filters, stick to one style. Your photos will look like they belong together.
Plan your first 9 posts carefully—they're your first impression
When someone visits your profile, they see your top 9 posts first. These 9 images determine whether they follow you. Make sure this '3x3 grid' represents your best content and clearest brand message.
Leave breathing room with minimalist posts
If your feed feels visually cluttered, add 'breathing room' posts—simple images with lots of white space, solid colors, or minimal compositions. These give eyes a rest and make busy posts pop more.
Consider how Reels covers fit your grid
Reel thumbnails appear in your grid just like photos. Plan your Reel covers to match your aesthetic—you can add custom cover images to Reels to maintain visual consistency across your profile.
Don't let text posts cluster together
Quote graphics, announcement posts, or text-heavy images should be spread throughout your feed, not posted back-to-back. This maintains visual variety and prevents your grid from looking like a bulletin board.
Preview before every post, not just major launches
The most cohesive feeds are maintained by creators who preview every single post before publishing. Make feed planning a habit, not just a special occasion. Consistency compounds over time.
Save your planned grid for reference when posting
Download your planned grid and keep it accessible when you're ready to post. This ensures you post in the exact order you planned, maintaining the aesthetic you designed. It's easy to forget the plan otherwise.
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