Free grid drawing tool to copy reference photos onto paper or canvas
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
Pricing
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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
Customizable grid with rows and columns
Cell labeling with A1 style labels
Step-by-step cell drawing mode with progress saved
Black and white and value study filters
Multiple export formats: PNG, JPG, PDF
Diagonal guide lines in cells
Canvas size matching for paper dimensions
Works on tablets and phones
Rule of thirds and golden ratio overlays
Full-size tiled PDF for murals
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
Runs entirely in browser with no server uploads
Free with no account, watermark or paywalled features
Step-by-step mode keeps your place while drawing
Progress saved in browser between sessions
Works offline after page loads
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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