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3x3 grid maker template

The perfect grid template to showcase your photos for your IG grid.

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Do you take a lot of photos, but don’t know how to present them? We’ve all been there. To help you get the most out of your photo collages, we’ve got a template you can use, complete with interactive tools you can use to collaborate with your team (even if they’ve never used Mural).

Mural’s 3x3 grid maker template is an easy-to-use photo collage builder that can help plan content, create Insta-worthy posts, and share it with stakeholders. Simply upload and place your images to get your latest visual masterpiece underway.

What is a 3x3 grid?

A 3x3 grid maker, or a 3x3 generator, is a photo layout made up of nine equally sized squares that you can use to create collages, portfolios, or simply as a table for your notes. Also known as 3 by 3 photo collage and 3x3 maker, this template is a great way to showcase a lot of photos in one area without having to sacrifice on photo quality.

Not to mention, 3x3 grid makers help refine your visual storytelling by creating a cohesive, balanced grid of photos designed to showcase your brand, or your latest adventure. Use our 3x3 template to build lookbooks, promotional emails, catalogs, and more. You can try out our 3x3 maker here.

How to create a 3x3 grid with Mural

Step 1. Upload media to your grid

Upload nine photos, gifs, videos, etc. you want to include in the grid. With Mural, you can drag and drop your media directly into the grid slots.

Step 2. Arrange your media into the nine squares

Once all of the media you’d like is uploaded, arrange everything around to your heart’s content. Remember to maintain balance between each square so the entire grid looks cohesive.

Step 3. Customize your 3x3 grid

Customize the grid by adjusting spacing, borders, and backgrounds if the tool provides these options.

Creating a 3x3 photo collage with Mural

Choose photos that represent your brand: Your 3x3 photo collage is a representation of you — make sure that the media you choose for it is high quality, vibrant, and tell the story you want to represent.
Invite collaborators: 68% of knowledge workers aren’t very happy with how their team works together; change that with Mural. Invite your team to leave feedback and suggestions on your 3x3 grid project.
Take control over your design: Your 3x3 template doesn’t have to be a static collection of photos. Use it to layer elements like text, icons, elements, and more to tell your story in the best way possible.

How to create a 3x3 grid maker template

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Collaborate better when using our 3x3 grid maker template

Behind every great photo set is a team of your must trusted collaborators making sure that each choice you make is the best one possible. Below are just some of the ways you can use Mural to make those meetings of the mind even easier.

Sticky notes & text

Add ideas, action items, and more as a sticky note or text box — then change the colors and cluster to identify patterns and new solutions.

Celebrate & reactions

Celebrate wins together with a confetti drop, or give real-time feedback with reaction emojis.

Real-time collaboration

Add more productivity and engagement to meetings and calls with features to guide collaboration.

Tags on sticky notes

Customizable labels make it easy to find, organize, and categorize your work in a mural.

Infinite & resizable canvas options

Choose the right canvas for your collaboration goals — flexibility without limits.

Easy sharing

There are no barriers to collaboration with the ability to safely and securely share murals with others.