Overlay a Grid on a Photo

Use this grid overlay tool to add a custom grid of any size or color on top of your photo. Set the number of rows, columns, line width and more.

Getting Started

To start adding your grid, just scroll up to the top of this page and click 'Upload File' or drag and drop your photo file onto the button. You'll see an interface that looks like this:

Adjust the grid size, color and other settings, then press "Done" and you'll be able to download in JPG or PNG format.

Grids in Real Life

You can also overlay a grid in the real world, using this handy viewfinder on Amazon (paid link). You just buy this and hold it up in front of the thing that you are about to paint or draw.

Grid Customization Options

You have full control over your grid's appearance. This tool gives you sliders and pickers for the following settings:

Number of Rows and Columns: Specify how many horizontal and vertical lines you need.
Cell Width and Height: Alternatively to setting the number of rows/columns you can set the cell width/height.
Line Color: Choose any color for your grid lines to match your design or highlight elements in the photo.
Line Width and Opacity: Adjust the thickness and transparency of the lines for subtle or bold effects.

What is a Grid?

A grid is a network of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines that helps structure and align content. Grids are commonly used in design and photography to ensure balance and symmetry. Use grids to:

Maintain consistency in layouts.
Check alignment and composition in photos.
Draw attention to specific areas of an image.

After You're Done