3×3 Grid Photo Cut

A simple Apple Shortcut that instantly splits any photo into a 3×3 grid. Perfect for social media layouts, creative collages, or printing in tiles.

Features

• Fast cutting – Automatically generates 9 equal‑sized tiles from the selected photo
• High‑quality output – No compression, preserves original clarity
• One‑tap save – The 9 grid tiles are automatically saved to your photo library

Tip: For best results, crop your photo into a square before cutting. The shortcut splits the image evenly into 9 squares, so a square original ensures each tile is also square.

How to Use

From the Photos app

1. Open a photo and tap the Share button
2. Scroll down and tap "3×3 Grid"
3. Wait for processing – the 9 tiles for each photo will be saved automatically

From the Shortcuts app

1. Run the shortcut
2. Select one or more photos from your library
3. Wait for processing – the 9 tiles for each photo will be saved automatically

Use Cases

• 9‑grid posts for WeChat Moments
• Instagram collage layouts
• Photo printing in tiles
• Creative visual designs

FAQ

What happens if my photo is not square?
The shortcut splits the image into 9 equal sections regardless of aspect ratio. For perfectly square grid tiles, crop your photo to a square (1:1 ratio) before running the shortcut.

Can I change the grid size, such as 2×2 or 4×4?
No, this shortcut specifically produces a 3×3 grid. For other grid sizes, you'd need a different shortcut or image editing app.

Where are the 9 images saved?
They are saved directly to your Photos app library, in the order they were cut (left to right, top to bottom).

Requirements

• iOS 16 or later
• iPadOS 16 or later
• Shortcuts app installed