Free grid drawing tool to copy reference photos onto paper or canvas
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Pricing model
Paid
Free
Pricing
One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
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Key features
Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
German language typography support
Works offline without requiring an account
Custom theme saving in licensed version
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
What makes it different
Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
Professional typography handling for both English and German
Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
One-time purchase model instead of subscription
Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
Runs entirely in browser with no server uploads
Free with no account, watermark or paywalled features
Kernsetzer
Grid for Artists