Jigsaw Puzzle
Play jigsaw free in your browser — no download, no sign-up. Slide tiles on a square grid until the picture is whole again. Three grid sizes, four built-in scenes or your own photo, plus smart hints and an auto-solve demo.
This is a classic sliding tile puzzle: a square image is cut into pieces with one empty slot. Tap or swipe a neighbor of the blank to slide it. When every tile sits in the right place, you win. It's the same satisfying mechanic as the traditional 15-puzzle, but with colorful built-in art or any JPG/PNG you upload locally.
Why Play Here
Everything runs in your browser. No app install, no account, no server upload — custom photos are cropped and sliced on your device only.
Pick 3×3 for a quick warm-up, 4×4 for the classic challenge, or 5×5 when you want a longer session. Switch presets or upload a new image anytime.
Rules in One Minute
Only tiles directly adjacent to the blank space can move. Each slide counts as one move; the timer starts on your first move.
Use Reference image to peek at the finished picture. Smart hint highlights the best next tile and direction. Auto solve plays back a full solution step by step.
Tips to Finish Faster
Solve the top row first, then the left column — the same corner-first strategy that works on physical sliding puzzles.
Track where the blank travels; planning blank moves often matters more than chasing a single tile.
Quick Tips
- Lock in the first row before working downward.
- Move the blank on purpose — don't slide tiles randomly.
- Open Reference image when you forget the scene layout.
- Use Hint when stuck; watch Auto solve once to learn patterns.
- Beat your best time and move count on the same grid before going harder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload my own photo?
Yes — JPG or PNG up to 10 MB. The image is processed locally in your browser and never sent to a server.
What does Auto solve do?
It animates a full solution from the current layout, about one move every 0.3 seconds. Tap Stop to cancel anytime.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Tap adjacent tiles or swipe toward the blank space to move pieces.
Are scores saved?
Best time and fewest moves per grid size are stored locally, plus your last five completed games.
