Product Updates
Track every new feature, improvement, and fix. Grid Maker is constantly evolving based on feedback from artists like you.
v3.6
Late September 2026Latest- FeatureThe 30-Day Grid Drawing Challenge at /challenge - thirty guided exercises in four weeks, each one a page from the worksheet library or a free tool, with a prompt and one technique tip a day. Tick days off from any device, keep a streak, and print a completion certificate at the end. Week 1 (3×3 starter packs) is free for every account; week 2 is included in the Pro trial; weeks 3 and 4 use the full Pro library
- ImprovementThe account page now shows your challenge progress - days done, streak and what is up next - beside your subscription and free resources
v3.5
September 2026- FeaturePoster Splitter - print a large image on multiple pages at its real size: a gridded reference at canvas size across Letter, A4, Legal, Tabloid or A3 sheets on a home printer, with the drawing grid (and its A1/B2 cell labels) continuing across every page. Set the final width in inches or centimetres or pick how many sheets wide, see the page count and print resolution live, and download one PDF with a page per sheet. Free: the grid, any size, and a draft up to 2×2 sheets at 150 DPI. Pro: unlimited sheets at 300 DPI with corner cut ticks, dashed overlap guides, mirror and ink-saver modes, and an assembly sheet mapping every page
- ImprovementThe PDF exporter can now write multi-page files with a per-page resolution, so every sheet of a tiled print is a true-size page in a single download
v3.4
August 2026- FeatureCrop, rotate & straighten your reference before gridding it - in every grid tool, free for everyone. Crop freehand or lock to a canvas shape (1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 16:9, or the original), turn in 90° steps, and level a tilted horizon by up to 15°. It is non-destructive, so you can re-frame or reset at any time, and it survives a refresh with the rest of your draft
- ImprovementFree exports are now measured on the cropped image, so cropping in tight spends the resolution on the part you kept instead of on pixels you trimmed away
- FixPaint by Number labels were hard to read and could land in the wrong region on photo-derived maps. Numbers now sit at each region's most open point, scale to the space available, and render with a white halo so they stay legible against dense boundary lines
- ImprovementEvery Pro plan now carries a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment - shown next to the checkout button, on the card form itself, and in the trial-ending email
v3.3
Late July 2026- FixProportion Calculator returned the wrong scale factor whenever the reference and the canvas used different units - an inch reference on a centimetre canvas could read 7.50x where the true scale was 2.95x. Both surfaces are now converted before comparing
- FixScaling between pixels and a physical size now explains that it needs a DPI instead of printing a made-up ratio
- FixPaint by Number color keys were clipped on printouts at 19 or more colors - the legend now sizes itself to the palette and clears consumer-printer margins at every palette size
- ImprovementLine-art PDFs - printable grid paper, coloring pages and paint-by-number templates - now export losslessly instead of as JPEG. No more compression halos around 1px grid lines, and smaller files
- FixMural chalk-line measurements were formatted with thousands separators and joined with commas, so seven positions could read as thirteen numbers. Fixed on screen and in the downloaded plan
- FixAn out-of-range column count in the Mural Scaling Calculator could hang the tab - grid size is now bounded at both ends
- ImprovementInstagram Grid Splitter now cuts tiles when you download instead of on every change, cutting memory use dramatically and making layout switching instant
- FixNine tool pages opened with their content flush against the site header - all pages now share the same spacing
- ImprovementSecurity: banning an account now revokes its active sessions immediately rather than at next sign-in
v3.2
July 2026- FeatureColoring Page Generator - turn any photo into printable line art with bold-outline or fine-detail modes, adjustable detail and line thickness. Free PNG download, Pro adds Letter & A4 PDFs and high-resolution exports
- FeatureDrawing Pets & Animals - a 30-page illustrated handbook covering animal construction, eyes, fur and feathers, value, and per-animal chapters for dogs, cats, birds and horses
- FeatureLifetime Pro - a one-time purchase alternative to a subscription, with everything included forever
- FeaturePause your subscription between projects instead of cancelling - billing stops, your account and settings are held, and you resume in one click
- FeatureOne-click trial start page, so members can begin a trial without a detour through pricing
- ImprovementRebuilt every download path for reliability across browsers - notably iOS Safari and in-app browsers, where saving a file could previously fail silently
- Fix"Start over" could leave the pre-reset draft recoverable, so old settings or an old image could reappear after leaving and returning to the tab. Also keeps duplicate tabs in sync
v3.1
Late June 2026- FeatureThree illustrated technique handbooks, included with Pro: The Grid Method Handbook (13 pages), Proportions: Face & Figure (14 pages) and Shading & Value Mastery (12 pages)
- FeatureLifecycle emails for members: a mid-trial guide to the highest-value tools, a heads-up before a trial converts, and a monthly summary of what's new in Pro
- ImprovementMore themed worksheet packs, and cover thumbnails throughout the library so you can see what is inside a pack before downloading it
- ImprovementRebuilt the Pro hub as a clear free-vs-Pro comparison, with real artist stories and a trial-activation checklist for members
- ImprovementCustom on-brand illustrations and real example artwork across the use-cases pages
- ImprovementSecurity: disposable and temporary email addresses are now blocked at signup
- FixA failed magic-link sign-in silently bounced people to a blank login page
- FixMobile menu stayed open when tapping the Pro pill; trust-strip alignment broke when a stat caption wrapped
v3.0
June 2026Major release- FeatureGrid Maker accounts - sign in with Google, email and password, or a magic link. Every existing tool stays free
- FeatureGrid Maker Pro, with a 14-day free trial and no charge up front
- FeaturePro Tools Hub - every premium tool in one place, with a free-vs-Pro breakdown
- FeaturePerspective Grid Generator - a full 1, 2 and 3-point editor with adjustable horizon and vanishing points. Free PNG export; Pro adds 2K/4K and transparent overlays for Procreate and Photoshop
- FeatureArt Projector - display a reference fullscreen with a grid overlay and trace straight from the screen. Pro adds flip, grayscale/invert, brightness, grid color and screen wake-lock
- FeatureMural Scaling Calculator - scale a reference to wall size with exact chalk-line positions, paint estimates and a downloadable plan
- FeaturePaint by Number Generator - turn a photo into a numbered template with a matching color key and a print-ready PDF
- FeatureGrid Drawing Worksheet Maker - the classic classroom layout from any image, free as a 300 DPI PNG; Pro adds PDFs, custom title and instructions, and unbranded sheets
- FeatureCanvas Size Calculator and Portrait Proportion Guides, with print-ready A4 300 DPI proportion sheets in Pro
- FeaturePrintable worksheet pack library - themed grid drawing packs, plus 3 free starter packs (15 worksheets) with every account
- FeatureA Pro layer inside the free tools: per-cell diagonal and triangulation guides, rule-of-thirds and golden-ratio overlays, 2x/4x print exports, dot-grid and isometric paper, Instagram mega-grid layouts (12 and 15 posts), and print-ready summary sheets from every calculator
- FeatureExact-cell-size printable grid paper - 1/4 to 1 inch, 5 mm and 1 cm, true to size at 100% print. Free
- FeatureReferral program - earn 14 free Pro days for every artist you invite who subscribes
- FeatureSaved presets for your grid setups. Only settings are stored, never your images
- FeatureWorking contact form, plus a refund policy and updated privacy and terms covering accounts, billing and referrals
- ImprovementLocked Pro features are shown disabled rather than hidden, so it is always clear what an upgrade adds
- ImprovementFaster static tool pages and a grouped two-column navigation menu
v2.5
April 2026- FeaturePrintable grid paper generator with PDF, PNG, and JPG export at 300 DPI
- FeatureInstagram grid splitter tool - split images into tiles for seamless Instagram layouts
- FeatureEmbedded Grid Maker tool directly on grid generator, grid overlay, and drawing grid pages
v2.4
March 2026- FeatureAdded aspect ratio calculator tool for artists
- FeatureAdded proportion calculator for scaling drawings
- ImprovementNew tutorials & resources hub with learning paths
- ImprovementExpanded FAQ section with 25+ questions and answers
- ImprovementAdded trust & security page with privacy documentation
- ImprovementNew get-started guide for first-time users
v2.3
February 2026- FeatureComprehensive blog with 20+ articles on grid drawing techniques
- FeatureTopic clusters: Grid Method, Grid Types, Photo Grids, Art Education, Printable Resources
- ImprovementEnhanced SEO with structured data across all pages
- ImprovementImproved comparison page with detailed alternative analysis
v2.2
January 2026- FeatureArtist gallery showcasing artwork created with grid techniques
- FeatureTestimonials page with real artist experiences
- ImprovementBetter mobile responsiveness across all pages
- FixFixed grid line rendering at very high opacity levels
v2.1
December 2025- FeatureCell labels (A1, B2, C3) for easy grid square reference
- FeatureJPG export option alongside PNG
- ImprovementFaster grid rendering performance on large images
- ImprovementSmoother opacity slider with real-time preview
v2.0
November 2025- FeatureComplete redesign with modern, artist-focused interface
- FeatureDrag and drop image upload
- FeatureReal-time grid preview as you adjust settings
- FeatureBlank grid canvas mode - create grids without an image
- ImprovementFull responsive design for all screen sizes
v1.5
October 2025- FeatureAdjustable line thickness from 1px to 10px
- FeatureFull color picker for grid line colors
- ImprovementHigher resolution exports preserving original image quality
- FixFixed grid alignment on non-square images
v1.0
September 2025- FeatureInitial release of Grid Maker
- FeatureCustom grid rows and columns (2×2 to 50×50)
- FeatureImage upload with grid overlay
- FeaturePNG download at full resolution
- Feature100% client-side processing - images never uploaded to servers
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