Add Grid to Image — Make a Clear Visual Reference

Add a labeled 6x6 grid to an image for position checks and visual notes. Adjust the canvas, preserve the source framing, and export the reference as PNG.

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Add Grid to Image — Make a Clear Visual Reference editor

Grid preview

Blank Square 1:1 grid, 6 rows x 6 columns

OriginalDrawing grid
OriginalDrawing grid

A 4×4 drawing grid keeps the portrait in proportion.

How do I use this tool?

  1. 1.Upload your source image

    Select the photograph, illustration, or scanned reference you want to divide. Check that the smallest details are readable in the preview.

  2. 2.Create useful reference cells

    Use the labeled six-row, six-column grid as a starting point. Change the count or paper format to suit the source orientation.

  3. 3.Save a marked copy

    Adjust line contrast and download the gridded image. Keep the original source when you need an unmarked version for later work.

Before I download

Can I add a grid to an illustration as well as a photo?

Yes. Use an image file the upload control accepts. The tool applies the same regular grid to the visible canvas without distinguishing photographs from illustrations.

Can the saved labels or lines be edited separately?

No. The download is one flattened 2400-pixel-wide PNG. Change the settings in the tool and export another version when you need different labels or spacing.

Make visual feedback more specific

When reviewing an illustration or photograph, a cell reference is easier to locate than a vague instruction such as move the detail a little left. Use a visible label and a position within the cell to describe the region clearly. The grid itself does not edit that region.

Preserve the shape of scanned references

For a scan with a border or handwritten notes, Full photo retains the entire source. Fill page may crop those edges. A grid only helps if the relevant content remains inside the output canvas, so settle on framing before sharing the result.

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