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CSS Grid Generator
Build CSS grid layouts visually with a live preview, item placement controls, and ready-to-use presets. Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.
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Published May 28, 2026
All interactive tools run entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
How It Works
Configure the grid container (columns, rows, gap, alignment) and see items arranged in real-time. Click any item to edit its grid placement (column/row start and end). Copy the generated CSS when your layout is ready.
Features
- Live preview: see your grid layout update in real-time
- Container controls: template columns, template rows, gap, justify-items, align-items
- Per-item placement: click any item to set grid-column-start/end, grid-row-start/end
- Dynamic item count: add or remove items (1-16)
- 8 presets: Basic 3-Column, 2-Column Layout, Sidebar + Main, Holy Grail, Dashboard, Gallery Grid, Masonry-like, Equal Height Cards
- Clean CSS output: only includes non-default properties
- Copy CSS: one-click copy of the complete CSS declarations
- Private: runs entirely in the browser — no data transmitted
Presets
| Preset | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic 3-Column | Standard 3-column grid with gap |
| 2-Column Layout | Two equal columns |
| Sidebar + Main | Fixed sidebar with fluid main content |
| Holy Grail | Classic header/sidebar/main/sidebar/footer |
| Dashboard | 4-column grid with spanning header cards |
| Gallery Grid | Auto-fill responsive grid |
| Masonry-like | 3-column with spanning first item |
| Equal Height Cards | 3 equal cards with stretch alignment |