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CSS Grid Builder

The CSS Grid Builder is a no-cost, browser-based visual editor that lets you craft complex CSS Grid layouts with ease. Customize columns, rows, gaps, and grid areas visually, preview changes instantly , and then export polished HTML and CSS ready for integration.

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/* CSS Grid code will appear here */
Grid Controls
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Use quotes for each row, separate areas with spaces

How to Use This Tool

Our comprehensive CSS Grid generator tool helps you create complex grid layouts visually without writing code. This powerful web design utility generates perfect CSS Grid code for responsive layouts. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Set Grid Dimensions
Input your desired rows and columns (1-12) and click "Apply" to generate the basic grid structure. The visual preview updates instantly.

Step 2: Configure Grid Properties
Adjust the gap spacing between grid items using the slider (0-50px). Select justify-items and align-items properties to control item positioning within their cells.

Step 3: Define Template Areas (Optional)
For advanced layouts, use the template areas textarea. Enter row patterns using quotes (e.g., "header header header"). This creates named grid areas for precise item placement.

Step 4: Customize Individual Items
Click any grid item to select it. Use the item controls to:

Assign grid area names

Set specific column start/end positions

Define row start/end positions
Click "Apply to Item" to implement changes.

Step 5: Use Preset Layouts
Accelerate development with predefined templates:
Basic Grid: Simple equal-column layout
Header-Main-Footer: Classic page structure
Sidebar Layout: Navigation with content area
Masonry Layout: Pinterest-style staggered grid

Step 6: Export Your Code
Copy pure CSS code instantly or export as CSS file. For complete implementation, export HTML + CSS with all necessary markup and styling included.

This responsive grid builder creates production-ready code with perfect browser compatibility. Generate complex CSS Grid layouts for modern websites and applications in minutes, not hours!
Practical Use Cases
Design and visualize sophisticated grid-based layouts rapidly.
Build dashboards, card grids, and magazine-style layouts with ease.
Define named grid areas for clean, maintainable CSS.
Prototype responsive structures without hardcoding layout logic.

Key Features

Flexible Grid Templates

Define custom rows and columns using `fr`, `px`, `%`, or `auto`.

Gap Controls

Set both row and column gaps for spacing control.

Item Alignment Options

Use justify/align items and content for positioning.

Template Area Mapping

Place items using named grid areas for semantic layouts.

Live Preview Updates

Instant visual feedback while adjusting layout parameters.

HTML & CSS Export

Copy or paste your fully generated grid code with ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — it's completely free, web-based, and requires no account.

Rows, columns, gaps, alignment, auto-flow behavior, and template areas.

Yes — edits are reflected instantly in the live preview.

Yes — you can copy the generated CSS (and sample HTML) directly.

Absolutely — you can craft complex grid layouts that adapt to different viewports.

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