# Grid Maker

> Free online grid drawing tools for artists at https://thegridmaker.com. Upload any image, overlay a fully customizable drawing grid, and download it for the grid method - the classic technique for transferring and scaling artwork accurately. All image processing happens in the browser; images never leave the user's device. Core tools are free with no signup; an optional Pro subscription (free trial) unlocks advanced outputs like mural scaling plans, 4K/transparent perspective grid exports, projector tracing extras, and printable proportion sheets.

## Free Tools

- [Grid Maker (main tool)](https://thegridmaker.com/): overlay a custom grid on any uploaded image and download as PNG or JPG
- [Grid Generator](https://thegridmaker.com/grid-generator): create custom blank grids for any project
- [Photo Grid Maker](https://thegridmaker.com/photo-grid-maker): add drawing grids to photos
- [Grid Overlay](https://thegridmaker.com/grid-overlay): transparent grid over reference images
- [Drawing Grid](https://thegridmaker.com/drawing-grid): grid method drawing tool
- [Printable Grid](https://thegridmaker.com/printable-grid): print-ready grid paper (PDF, PNG, JPG)
- [Instagram Grid Maker](https://thegridmaker.com/instagram-grid-maker): split images into Instagram feed tiles
- [Aspect Ratio Calculator](https://thegridmaker.com/aspect-ratio-calculator): canvas and image ratio calculator
- [Proportion Calculator](https://thegridmaker.com/proportion-calculator): scale drawings up or down
- [Canvas Size Calculator](https://thegridmaker.com/canvas-size-calculator): match a reference image to standard canvas sizes

## Pro Tools (free preview, Pro unlocks full output)

- [Pro Tools Hub](https://thegridmaker.com/pro): everything included in Grid Maker Pro
- [Paint by Number Generator](https://thegridmaker.com/paint-by-number-generator): turn any photo into a numbered paint-by-number template with a colour key; free PNG, Pro adds print-ready PDFs and up to 24 colours
- [Coloring Page Generator](https://thegridmaker.com/coloring-page-generator): turn any photo into a clean printable line-art coloring page; free PNG, Pro adds print-ready Letter & A4 PDFs and high-resolution exports
- [Poster Splitter](https://thegridmaker.com/print-image-on-multiple-pages): print a large image on multiple Letter/A4 pages at its real size on a home printer - a gridded reference at canvas size, the drawing grid continuing across every page; free grid and draft up to 2×2 sheets, Pro prints unlimited sheets at 300 DPI with cut marks, overlap guides and an assembly sheet
- [Mural Scaling Calculator](https://thegridmaker.com/mural-scaling-calculator): scale a reference to wall size with chalk-line positions and paint estimates
- [Perspective Grid Generator](https://thegridmaker.com/perspective-grid-generator): 1, 2 and 3-point perspective grids with PNG export
- [Art Projector](https://thegridmaker.com/art-projector): fullscreen reference display with grid overlay for tracing
- [Portrait Proportions](https://thegridmaker.com/portrait-proportions): head and figure proportion guides with printable sheets
- [Grid Drawing Worksheet Maker](https://thegridmaker.com/grid-drawing-worksheet): turn any image into a printable classroom worksheet with a gridded reference and blank practice grid
- [Worksheet pack library](https://thegridmaker.com/pro): 100+ ready-to-print grid drawing worksheet PDFs in themed packs (animals, dinosaurs, portraits, horses, mythical creatures, and more); three starter packs are free with a free account, the full library is included with Pro
- [Pricing](https://thegridmaker.com/pricing): Pro plan details and free trial

## Guides

- [The Grid Method (complete guide)](https://thegridmaker.com/grid-method): pillar guide to grid drawing technique
- [Blog](https://thegridmaker.com/blog): tutorials and articles on grid drawing, proportions, and art technique
- [How It Works](https://thegridmaker.com/how-it-works): how the grid tool works
- [FAQ](https://thegridmaker.com/faq): common questions about the tools

## Company

- [About](https://thegridmaker.com/about): founder and mission
- [Privacy Policy](https://thegridmaker.com/privacy): browser-local processing, account and billing data
- [Terms of Service](https://thegridmaker.com/terms): usage, subscriptions, and referral terms
- [Refund Policy](https://thegridmaker.com/refund-policy): trial, cancellation, and refund rules