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CSS Grid Generator

Builds CSS Grid layouts with columns, rows, gaps and named areas, and outputs ready-to-use CSS.

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In short Grid is a two-dimensional layout system: you define columns and rows on the container and place items into the cells, and unlike flexbox the items line up in BOTH directions at once. That is the whole basis for choosing between them — if the alignment only matters along one axis, flexbox is simpler; the moment things need to line up across rows as well as along them, this is the tool. The two features that do most of the work are `fr` units and `minmax`. An `fr` is a share of the leftover space, so `1fr 2fr` splits it one-third and two-thirds after fixed content is accounted for. And `repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr))` builds a responsive card grid that reflows at every width with no media queries at all — it fits as many 240px-minimum columns as will go and stretches them to fill. That one line replaces most of what breakpoint-based grid systems were for. Named areas are the other reason to reach for Grid: writing `grid-template-areas` as a picture of the layout makes the CSS readable at a glance and lets you rearrange a whole page at a breakpoint by redrawing the picture.

How to use the CSS Grid Generator

  1. Fill in the fields with your own details.
  2. The generated code updates live in the output panel.
  3. Copy the code and paste it into your page, file or CMS.

About the CSS Grid Generator

The CSS Grid Generator builds CSS Grid layouts with columns, rows, gaps and named areas, and outputs ready-to-use CSS. It runs as plain JavaScript inside the page, which means there is no upload step, no queue and no size limit imposed by a server — the only limit is your own device.

What people use it for

  • Building a page layout with named regions.
  • Getting a responsive card grid with auto-fit.
  • Learning grid syntax by seeing it change.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CSS Grid Generator free, or is there a paid tier?
Free, unlimited, and no email address required. You can use it a hundred times a day and nothing changes.
Can you see what I put into this utility?
No. The CSS Grid Generator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted, logged or stored, which you can verify yourself in the Network tab of your browser's developer tools.
What problem does the CSS Grid Generator solve?
The jobs it is built for: building a page layout with named regions. Getting a responsive card grid with auto-fit. Learning grid syntax by seeing it change. It is built for exactly those cases rather than being a general-purpose tool with this bolted on.
Is there an app version?
Yes. The page is responsive and the utility works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on both Android and iOS. There is no app to install and nothing to sign into.

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