Grid Maker
Make a custom grid for drawing or printing, with a photo or a blank background. Download a free PNG.
- Blank grids or photo overlays
- A1 cell labels
- Letter, A4, and other shapes
Grid Maker editor
Grid preview
Blank Letter grid, 12 rows x 8 columns
A 4×4 drawing grid keeps the portrait in proportion.
How to Make a Drawing Grid Online
1.Start Blank or Upload
Download a blank printable grid, or upload a reference image when you need grid lines on top of a photo.
2.Set Rows, Columns, and Paper
Choose Letter, A4, square, 4:5, 9:16, or landscape, then adjust rows, columns, labels, color, opacity, and line width.
3.Download Your Grid
Download one PNG at 2400 pixels wide, with height set by your chosen paper format. Print it as a blank worksheet or a photo reference with grid lines.
Before I download
Can I create a grid without uploading a photo?
Yes. The grid maker creates blank printable grids for Letter, A4, square, portrait, story, and landscape formats.
Can I add labels like A1 and B2?
Yes. Custom grids can show A1-style cell labels so drawing transfer and classroom instructions are easier to follow.
Can I convert the reference photo to black and white?
Yes. Toggle black and white before downloading when you want clearer values under the grid lines.
Which grid tool should I use?
Use this grid maker for custom grid lines and composition guides. Choose Grid Generator for blank grid paper, Grid Drawing Tool for a photo reference with a matching practice sheet, or Photo Grid Collage to combine several photos into one image.
AI styles
Try a different look for my photo
Choose a style, preview an example, then create an image with AI credits.