Large-scale transfer guide

Mural Grid Maker

Turn a small approved design into a reference your mural team can follow. Matching coordinates reduce drift across large walls and make it easier to divide work into sections.

Create a mural grid

01 / Canvas

Upload a reference image to create your drawing grid.

Upload a reference image to create your drawing grid.

Your image stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

Click upload or drag a file here

How it works

From reference to usable grid in three steps

  1. 01

    Finalize and crop the approved mural reference.

  2. 02

    Choose a grid count that produces practical cell sizes on the wall.

  3. 03

    Label the cells, print the guide, and transfer major landmarks first.

Better results

Use the grid as a guide, not a distraction

Plan practical cells

Choose a count that can be measured and marked reliably on site.

Coordinate a team

Labels give artists a shared reference for discussing wall sections.

Protect the composition

Verify the aspect ratio before painting to avoid horizontal or vertical stretch.

Useful for real art workflows

The same browser tool adapts to different media, scales, and learning contexts.

Exterior murals
Interior feature walls
Community art
Stage backdrops

Questions

Frequently asked

Is ArtistGrid free to use?

Yes. You can upload a reference image, customize the grid, and export standard PNG, JPG, or PDF files without creating an account.

Is my reference image uploaded to a server?

No. ArtistGrid processes the image locally in your browser. The photo is used to draw the preview and export canvas, but it is not sent to an image-processing server.

How large should mural grid cells be?

Choose a cell size that is easy to measure repeatedly on the wall. The best size depends on wall dimensions, access, detail, and the marking tools used on site.

Can several artists work from the same grid?

Yes. Coordinate labels help divide the wall into assigned areas while keeping everyone aligned to one reference.

Does this calculate exact wall measurements?

This page creates the reference grid. A dedicated mural scaling calculator with wall dimensions and cell-size math is planned as a separate tool.

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