Free grid maker to turn photos into numbered drawing grids
HTML design in. Editable InDesign out.
Stage
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Startup
Founded
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2026
Based in
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ZA
Pricing model
Free
Paid
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Free preview: two most detailed pages of any design, twice, no account needed. $49 lifetime license: unlimited full conversions, activate on up to 10 browsers or devices, works in browser and from AI agents over MCP.
Key features
Overlays numbered grid on photos with automatic line color detection
Three grid sizes: Fewer (3 squares), Medium (5 squares), More (8 squares) across short side
Works on phones and computers without installation or upload
Print two sheets: photo with grid and empty grid for drawing
Save gridded photos as JPG or PNG with no watermark
View individual squares enlarged while working
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC photo formats
Converts HTML to native .idml files that open in Adobe InDesign
Real text frames with reflowable content
Named paragraph and character styles automatically created
Charts and tables as editable vector objects
Images placed and linked in a Links folder
Free preview of two most detailed pages without account
MCP server integration with Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents
14-day fix-or-refund guarantee on licensed conversions
Supports output in Affinity Publisher as well as InDesign
Works with all CSS frameworks including Tailwind and Bootstrap
What makes it different
No sign-up, watermark, or photo upload required
Processes entirely in browser for instant results and privacy
Works on phones without app download using browser only
Numbered grid squares (A1, B3 format) help track drawing progress and teach proportion
Deterministic conversion engine—no machine learning, same input always produces same output
Files deleted immediately after conversion—complete privacy, no storage or training
Native InDesign files, not PDFs—fully editable text, styles and charts
Direct integration with AI design tools through MCP protocol
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