Upload or start blank
Choose a reference image, or switch to Blank Grid to create a grid without a photo.
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Free Custom Grid Generator
Build a clean blank grid in any size you need. Set the exact number of rows and columns, choose colors and guides, then download or print it.
✓ Images stay on your device
✓ Instant live preview
✓ PNG, JPG and SVG export
Upload a reference image
Your image stays on this device. Add a customizable drawing grid in seconds.
01Images stay on your deviceNo. Image processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas, so your reference image does not need to be sent to our server.
02Instant live previewUse the same editor as a blank grid generator when you need a printable practice sheet, proportion guide or custom square grid. Every change appears instantly in the live preview.
03PNG, JPG and SVG exportYes. Switch to Blank Grid mode, choose the canvas and grid size, then use Print or export the grid as PNG, JPG or SVG.
Grid Generator Tool
Generate a blank grid for art, planning and practice
A blank grid is useful for drawing exercises, proportion studies, transfer work, planning layouts and printable worksheets. Set the canvas dimensions and cell count instead of being limited to a fixed template.
SVG export keeps lines sharp at any size, while PNG and JPG are convenient for printing or inserting into other documents.
Simple workflow
How to use the grid maker
Create a useful drawing grid in four quick steps.
Set rows and columns
Pick a preset or enter the exact number of grid cells you want.
Customize guides
Change line color, width and opacity, then add labels, center lines or diagonals.
Download or print
Export the finished grid as PNG or JPG. Blank grids can also be downloaded as SVG.
Artist friendly
Useful for more than one kind of artwork
Portrait drawing
Keep eyes, nose, mouth and facial proportions aligned while working from a photo.
Painting transfer
Scale a reference onto a larger canvas without losing the original proportions.
Sketch practice
Train observation by focusing on one small section of the reference at a time.
Composition study
Use rows, columns, center lines and diagonals to inspect placement and balance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Generate a blank custom grid online. Set rows, columns, canvas size, colors, labels, center lines and diagonals, then download PNG, JPG or SVG.
What is a grid maker?+
A grid maker creates evenly spaced rows and columns over an image or on a blank canvas. Artists often use the result as a reference for accurate drawing and scaling.
Does this tool upload my image?+
No. Image processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas, so your reference image does not need to be sent to our server.
What grid size should I use for drawing?+
An 8×8 or 10×10 grid is a good starting point for many drawings. Detailed references may benefit from more cells, while simple subjects often need fewer.
Can I add numbers or coordinates to the grid?+
Yes. You can display numbers, letters or cell coordinates to make it easier to find matching squares on your drawing surface.
Can I print a blank grid?+
Yes. Switch to Blank Grid mode, choose the canvas and grid size, then use Print or export the grid as PNG, JPG or SVG.