Our Image Splitter Tool allows you to effortlessly divide a single image into multiple smaller segments based on a grid of rows and columns. You can see a live preview of how the image will be cut. This is incredibly useful for web designers creating image galleries, social media managers preparing posts for platforms like Instagram (grid posts), or game developers needing to break down sprite sheets or textures. You can specify the number of rows and columns, add padding around each individual split piece, and choose your desired output format: PNG, JPG, or WebP.
The tool is designed for ease of use: simply select your image, define your splitting parameters (you'll see the grid update on your preview), and hit the "Split Image" button. Each resulting image piece will be displayed below, complete with its own download button. This process saves time and eliminates the need for complex image editing software for simple splitting tasks. It's fast, free, and requires no installation.
Key Features:
- Split images into a grid by rows and columns with a live visual grid preview.
- Add custom padding (transparent) around each split segment.
- Choose output format: PNG (lossless, supports transparency), JPG (lossy, good for photos), WebP (modern, efficient compression).
- Easy drag-and-drop or browse to select interface.
- Preview of selected image with dynamic grid overlay and individual split parts.
- Download each split image piece separately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an Image Splitter?
An Image Splitter is a tool that takes a single image and divides it into multiple smaller images, arranged in a grid of specified rows and columns. Our tool provides a live preview of these cuts on your selected image.
How do I use the Image Splitter Tool?
- Select your image using the drag-and-drop area or the "Browse Image" button.
- Adjust the "Rows" and "Columns" values; the grid preview will update.
- Optionally, specify "Padding" (in pixels) to be added around each final split piece.
- Choose your "Output Format" (PNG, JPG, or WebP).
- Click the "Split Image" button.
- The split image parts will appear below, each with a download button.
What does the grid on the preview image show?
The red dashed grid on the preview image shows exactly where the original image will be cut based on the selected number of rows and columns. It does not show the padding, as padding is added to each piece *after* it's cut.
What image formats can I select?
The tool typically accepts common image formats like PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, and WebP. The output format, however, will be one of the selected options (PNG, JPG, WebP).
How does the padding option work?
Padding adds transparent space around each individual split piece *after* it has been cut from the original image. For example, if you specify 10px padding, each split image segment will have a 10px border of empty space around its content, increasing its final dimensions.
What output formats are supported?
You can choose to download the split image parts in PNG, JPG, or WebP formats.
Is there a limit to the image size or dimensions?
While the tool is robust, extremely large images (e.g., over 10MB or very high resolution) might take longer to process or could hit browser memory limits. For best performance, use optimized images.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, the Image Splitter Tool is completely free to use.
Will the quality of my image be affected?
The splitting process itself (the cutting) doesn't degrade quality. However, choosing JPG as an output format involves lossy compression, which might slightly reduce quality to achieve smaller file sizes. PNG is a lossless format. WebP offers both lossy and lossless options and generally provides good compression.
Are my images stored or processed on your servers?
No, all processing is done client-side in your browser. Your images are not uploaded or stored on our servers, ensuring your privacy and security.