Grid Maker

Free Online Grid Maker for Artists

Grid maker for artists — Upload any reference image, customize grid size, colors & opacity,then download as JPG, PNG, PDF or SVG. No signup required. Trusted by100,000+ artists worldwide.

Start with a reference image

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Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, PDF and HEIC · Up to 25MB

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Images never leave your device.

Four simple steps

How to Use This Grid Maker

  1. 1

    Upload a reference image.

  2. 2

    Choose the number of rows and columns.

  3. 3

    Adjust the line color, width, opacity and labels.

  4. 4

    Select a paper size, then download or print your grid.

Made for drawing

Grid Maker Features

The Grid Maker is a simple grid maker for drawing. Use this grid drawing tool as a flexible grid generator for reference photos, sketches and printable drawing guides.

Custom rows and columns
Adjustable line color, width and opacity
A1, B2 and other grid labels
A2, A3, A4, A5, Letter, Legal and custom paper sizes
PNG, JPG, PDF and SVG downloads
Private image processing in your browser

Why Artists Use the Grid Method

The grid method divides a reference image into smaller sections. Artists can copy one section at a time, helping preserve placement and proportion when moving a drawing to another size.

Learn the Grid Method

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this grid maker free?

Yes. You can upload, edit and download a grid without creating an account.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Your image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.

Which files can I upload?

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, PDF and HEIC files. For PDF files, the first page is used.

Which formats can I download?

You can download PNG, JPG, print-ready PDF or SVG. You can also copy the result to your clipboard.

Can I create a grid without the image?

Yes. Turn on Grid only to hide the image and export the grid by itself.

How do I print the grid at the correct size?

Choose a paper format before exporting a PDF. The printing guide shows the spacing for each row and column.