You can split a 2x2 or 3x3 product photo contact sheet into separate PNG files using the Product Grid AI tool in your browser. Upload your sheet, select the grid size, and download the individual crops or a ZIP file.
When you have a single product photo and you need to review multiple advertising concepts, a contact sheet provides a direct way to view different compositions side by side. Generating a single square image that contains multiple variations arranged in a grid allows you to compare these options quickly. Once you have this grid, you must separate it into individual files so you can use each image on its own in your campaigns. You can make yours using Product Grid AI, a tool designed to turn one product photo into a grid of advertising concepts. After the tool creates the sheet, or if you bring an existing contact sheet, you can cut it into separate pieces directly in your web browser.
What do you need to prepare before splitting a contact sheet?
Before you begin the process of splitting a grid, you need to know exactly what files you are starting with. If you want to generate new advertising concepts from scratch, you need exactly one product photo. This single photo serves as the starting input for the generation process. The system will use this image to create a new square contact sheet based on your selected visual direction.
If you already have a contact sheet that you want to split, you do not need to generate a new one. You can use an existing square contact sheet that is formatted as either a 2x2 grid or a 3x3 grid. A 2x2 grid contains four images arranged in two rows and two columns. A 3x3 grid contains nine images arranged in three rows and three columns. Splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is completely free. Furthermore, this splitting process stays in the browser, meaning the file is processed locally on your machine and does not need to be uploaded to a remote server just to be cut into pieces.
When preparing your files for splitting, you should ensure that the contact sheet is a perfect square. Because the tool divides the width and height equally by two or three, a non-square image will result in distorted or uneven crops. If you are looking for general tools to edit product photos, people also look at sites like claid.ai, getimg.ai, adobe.com, krev.ai, linocut.ai, and nightjar.so. Product Grid AI focuses strictly on the generation of these specific grids and the browser-based splitting of the resulting sheets.
If you need to contact support regarding your files or the preparation process, you can reach out via email at contact@productgridai.com. Additionally, the tool interface and instructions are available in two languages: en and zh.
How do you generate a new product grid?
If you do not already have a contact sheet to split, you can generate one using the tool. You start by uploading your one product photo into the system. Once the photo is uploaded, you must choose a look for your advertising concepts. There are exactly three visual directions available to choose from:
- Soft studio
- Botanical
- Bold geometry
Selecting one of these three visual directions instructs the system on how to style the resulting grid. The tool then processes your single product photo and generates one square contact sheet containing multiple compositions. This grid format allows you to compare compositions side by side in a single file before you decide which individual images you want to download and use.
Generating a new contact sheet requires credits. Each generation makes one square contact sheet and costs exactly 250 credits. If you need to purchase credits to fund these generations, you can review the purchasing options on the Pricing page. A $5 one-time purchase covers 5 sheets. There is no subscription required to use the tool; you simply make a one-time purchase when you need to generate more sheets. All payments for these credits are processed securely through FloatPass.
Occasionally, a generation process might not complete successfully due to technical errors. If this happens, you do not lose your purchased credits. Confirmed failed generations return their credits to your balance automatically, ensuring that you only pay the 250 credits for the contact sheets that the system actually produces.
How do you cut an existing 2x2 or 3x3 sheet into separate images?
Once you have your square contact sheet, whether you just generated it using your credits or you brought an existing one to the tool, you can split it into individual files. The splitting function operates directly in the browser, providing a fast way to get your final images.
For a 2x2 grid, the tool cuts the square contact sheet into 4 separate images. It divides the total width of the square by two and the total height of the square by two, creating four equal quadrants.
For a 3x3 grid, the tool cuts the square contact sheet into 9 separate images. It divides the total width of the square by three and the total height of the square by three, creating nine equal sections.
After the browser completes the cutting process, the results are provided exclusively as PNG files. You have two options for saving these PNG files to your computer. You can review the cut images on your screen and download individual images one by one. This method is useful if you only want to keep a few specific compositions from the grid and discard the rest. Alternatively, if you want to keep all the generated images, you can download a ZIP file. The ZIP file contains all 4 or 9 separate PNG files bundled together, allowing you to save them all to your computer with a single click.
Here is a breakdown of the grid types and their specific outputs:
| Grid Type | Rows | Columns | Total Separate Images | Output Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | PNG |
| 3x3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | PNG |
What happens to the resolution when you slice a 3x3 grid?
When you cut a single digital image into smaller pieces, the physical dimensions in pixels of the resulting pieces are smaller than the original file. This is a basic mechanical rule of digital images that applies directly to how this tool handles the contact sheets.
If you have a 3x3 grid, the tool cuts the sheet into 9 separate images. Because the grid is three columns wide and three rows tall, each crop of a 3x3 sheet has exactly one third of the sheet's original width and one third of the sheet's original height.
As a result of this mathematical division, the individual crops are not full resolution. They contain only a fraction of the pixels present in the original square contact sheet. You must keep this in mind when deciding how you will use the final images in your projects. If you require very high-resolution images for large printed advertising materials, a single crop from a 3x3 grid might not be sufficient for your needs. These smaller PNG files are typically more suited for digital advertising concepts, social media posts, or website product galleries where massive resolution is not strictly necessary.
What mistakes should you avoid when creating and splitting grids?
The most common mistake users make is misunderstanding the resolution of the final crops. As noted above, splitting a 3x3 sheet means each image is one third of the width and height of the original file. Do not expect the individual crops to have the same resolution as the large contact sheet.
Another mistake is paying for a service you do not need. If you already possess a 2x2 or 3x3 contact sheet and simply need to cut it into 4 or 9 separate images, do not purchase credits. Splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is entirely free and the process stays in the browser. You only need to spend your 250 credits if you are asking the system to turn one product photo into a new grid.
When you do need to generate a new sheet, make sure you select the correct visual direction before starting. You have exactly three choices: Soft studio, Botanical, and Bold geometry. Selecting the wrong direction will result in a contact sheet that does not match your intended advertising concept, and you will have spent 250 credits on that generation. While confirmed failed generations return their credits, generations that succeed but use the wrong visual direction because of a user selection error do not qualify for returned credits.
Finally, remember that the tool is designed to work with one product photo at a time. Do not attempt to upload multiple photos for a single generation. The system is built to take one product photo and turn it into one square contact sheet. If you have multiple products, you must generate a separate contact sheet for each one, costing 250 credits per generation. You can manage your purchases through FloatPass, keeping in mind that the $5 one-time purchase covers 5 sheets with no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to generate a product grid?
Each generation makes one square contact sheet from one product photo and costs 250 credits. A $5 one-time purchase covers 5 sheets, with no subscription required.
Do I have to pay to split a contact sheet I already own?
No, splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is completely free. The splitting process happens and stays in the browser.
What happens if my grid generation fails?
Confirmed failed generations return their credits. You will not lose your 250 credits if the system fails to produce the contact sheet.
Are the split images from a 3x3 grid full resolution?
No, the crops are not full resolution. Each crop of a 3x3 sheet has exactly one third of the sheet's width and height.
What payment methods are accepted?
All payments for the one-time purchases are processed securely through FloatPass.