The CSS Grid Generator is a visual tool for creating CSS Grid layouts without writing code from scratch. Define rows, columns, gaps, and template areas interactively, then copy the generated CSS. It's the fastest way to build complex grid-based page layouts with pixel-perfect precision.
Step-by-Step
Define columns — Set the number of columns and their sizes using flexible units (fr), pixels (px), percentages (%), auto, or minmax() values.
Define rows — Set row heights using the same flexible unit system. Add as many rows as your layout requires.
Set gaps — Adjust the row gap and column gap values to control spacing between grid cells.
Place items — Click and drag on the grid preview to create named grid areas, or select cells to assign items to specific row/column positions.
Copy the code — Click the copy button to get the complete CSS including grid-template-columns, grid-template-rows, grid-template-areas, and gap declarations.
Features
Visual Grid Editor — A click-and-drag interface for defining grid areas directly on the layout preview. See exactly where each item will be placed.
Flexible Units — Support for all CSS Grid units: fr (fractional), px, %, em, rem, auto, min-content, max-content, and minmax().
Template Areas — Name grid areas visually and the tool generates proper grid-template-areas syntax with quoted row strings.
Responsive Breakpoints — Define different grid layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop breakpoints with separate column/row configurations.
Item Placement — Set grid-column and grid-row span values for individual items to create complex overlapping layouts.
Code Output — Generates clean CSS Grid code with optional HTML structure, ready to paste into your project.
Common Use Cases
Page Layouts — Design full-page layouts with headers, sidebars, main content, and footers using named template areas.
Dashboard Grids — Create dashboard layouts with cards and widgets arranged in complex, responsive grid patterns.
Gallery Layouts — Build image galleries with items that span multiple rows or columns for a masonry-like effect.
Form Layouts — Design multi-column form layouts with proper label and input alignment using CSS Grid.
Magazine Layouts — Create editorial-style layouts where content flows around featured images and pull quotes.
Why Use This Tool
CSS Grid is the most powerful layout system in CSS, but its syntax is complex and hard to visualize from code alone. This generator lets you design your grid visually, see it rendered in real time, and generate production-ready CSS without memorizing the grid specification. It's especially useful for complex layouts with named template areas, spanning items, and responsive breakpoints. Everything runs in your browser — no account or installation required.