ImageSplitIllustrators and artists
Turn one tall or wide artwork into a compact timeline fragment that opens into a larger composition.
Tap the post generator
The timeline shows a cropped grid; a tap opens the full set. Use this when the joke or the reveal depends on that pause — not when you only need four equal files.
100% private — processing happens entirely in your browser.
The timeline sees a fragment first
The final image appears only after someone taps the post.
Build the reveal
2. Choose the shape
Choose the reveal shape before you fine-tune the crop.
Timeline reveals
What is Tap the Post?
Tap the Post cuts one image into a small timeline grid or a longer reveal. Choose the shape, adjust the crop, and export files in the order they should be attached to one post.
How it works
Build a tap reveal
- 1
Hide the punchline in the crop
Tall pieces often hide more in a 2×2 timeline preview. If the important detail sits in the center, 2×2 will cut it into four corners — that is the point.
- 2
Download the ZIP
Four files for 2×2, labeled 1–4 in top-left through bottom-right order.
- 3
Attach them in numbered order
A tap only reconstructs the frame if the four files are the same crop, the same size, and attached 1–4.
Made for real projects
Build a reveal that opens cleanly on the timeline
Launch announcements
Use a reveal format when a campaign image needs a little more curiosity before the full visual appears.
Story-first posts
Control the first visible fragment and the order of the expanded image sequence.
Why ImageSplit
A simple tool for a specific job
Reveal-specific shapes
Choose a square grid, a wide pair, or a long vertical layout based on the image and post.
Crop controls
Rotate, mirror, and fit the source before generating the files.
Attachment order
The download order is designed for the order you attach images to one post.
Get better results
Tips before you download
Make the first fragment compelling
The initial tile should contain enough contrast or intrigue to earn the tap.
Check every seam
Thin lines and faces can look broken when a crop is slightly off.
Keep the order intact
Attach exported files in sequence so the timeline preview matches the composition.
Next steps
Keep creating with ImageSplit
X Image Splitter
Split one image into 2×2, 1×2, or 4×1 tiles for X. Files are numbered top-left to bottom-right for the tap-to-expand layout. Opens JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and AVIF.
Open tool →Split in 4
Cut a photo into four tiles. Use 2×2 for a classic grid or 1×4 / 4×1 for a strip. Downloads stay on your device. Opens JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and AVIF.
Open tool →Grid Maker
Crop a photo into a profile grid, preview the 3-column layout, and download tiles numbered for Instagram upload order. Files stay on this device.
Open tool →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does this work for Instagram too?
You can post a 2×2 on Instagram, but Instagram profile puzzles need reverse order. Use the Instagram grid pages for that workflow.
X splitter or this page?
Layouts and numbering match. The X splitter is the layout reference (order, crop, misalignment). This page is the format: hide enough in the timeline that a tap is worth it. If every tile already reads as the whole joke, you do not need a reveal.
Is the generator free?
Yes. No account and no watermark. Work stays on the device.
Are images uploaded?
No. Crop, split, and ZIP all happen locally in the browser.
Ready to use Tap the Post?
Scroll back to the workspace, add an image, and create the result in this browser.
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