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Art Grid Maker vs SmartBreakdown

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Art Grid Maker compared with SmartBreakdown
DetailArt Grid Maker logo Art Grid Maker SmartBreakdown
What it doesFree browser-based grid drawing and scaling tools for artists A private screenplay production workspace for film and television
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inGB DE
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree tier includes core grid overlay, standard resolution PNG/JPG download, and up to 3 saved presets. Pro Monthly: $8/month (billed $79 annually at $6.58/month with 14-day free trial). Pro Lifetime: $139 one-time payment. Not given
Key features
  • Grid overlay with customizable rows and columns
  • Printable grid paper generator
  • Aspect ratio calculator
  • Proportion calculator for scaling drawings
  • Canvas size calculator
  • Instagram grid splitter
  • Paint by number generator (Pro)
  • Perspective grid generator (Pro)
  • 4K ultra-high resolution export (Pro)
  • Print-ready PDF export (Pro)
  • Scene recognition and parsing in four heading conventions
  • OCR for scanned PDF screenplays
  • Department markup with colour-coded text highlighting
  • Cost estimation per scene and department
  • Running time and story day tracking
  • Reference images and notes per scene
  • Revision history with coloured page markers
  • PDF and Excel export with filtering
  • Semantic search across the screenplay
  • Sync across Mac, iPad and iPhone
What makes it different
  • Focused single-task tools instead of one broad editor
  • Works directly in browser with no software installation
  • Free core tools remain fully functional without payment
  • Completely on-device with no cloud or account required
  • Designed specifically for department crew, not production management
  • Handles real messy production drafts in multiple formats without retyping
  • Scene preparation survives draft revisions without losing work
  • Integrates breakdown, costing and schedule in one place with no separate spreadsheet
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 no change since last check22 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)307
Referring domains (Majestic)2416

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