CSS Grid Generator

Visual grid layout designer with drag-to-create areas and CSS code export

Overview

The CSS Grid Generator provides a visual interface for creating CSS Grid layouts. Draw grid areas by clicking and dragging, adjust columns and rows, configure gaps, and export production-ready CSS Grid code with named template areas.

Tips

  1. Start with Template Presets: Choose a common layout like the holy grail or dashboard layout as your starting point, then customize columns, rows, and areas to match your needs.

  2. Click and Drag to Create Areas: Visually design your grid by clicking and dragging across cells to create named areas. This makes it easy to see your layout structure before writing any code.

  3. Use Semantic Area Names: Give your grid areas meaningful names like “header”, “sidebar”, and “main” rather than generic names. This makes your CSS more readable and maintainable.

  4. Combine fr Units with Fixed Sizes: Mix fractional units (fr) for flexible columns with fixed pixel or percentage sizes for sidebars or navigation. For example: 250px 1fr 1fr creates a fixed sidebar with flexible content areas.

  5. Export and Iterate: Copy the generated CSS code, test it in your project, then return to the tool to refine your grid. The visual feedback helps you quickly find the right layout configuration.