CSS Grid Generator Tool
Create powerful grid layouts visually and get production-ready CSS code
Basic Grid Configuration
Grid Template Areas
Click on cells to assign areas and create your layout:
Responsive Grid Layout
Preview your responsive grid layout at different screen widths:
Advanced Grid Options
Individual Grid Item Controls
After generating the grid, click on any item to customize its placement and behavior
Grid Preview:
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Configure your grid layout using the intuitive controls, preview the result in real-time, and copy the generated CSS code for your project. Switch between tabs to access additional features like template areas and responsive settings.
Key Features of This Grid Generator
- Visual Grid Builder: See your grid layout update in real-time as you adjust settings
- Grid Template Areas: Create named template areas for more semantic grid layouts
- Responsive Presets: Generate media queries for responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes
- Advanced Properties: Access all CSS Grid properties including auto-flow and alignment options
- Multiple Output Formats: Get your code as CSS, SCSS, or with the required HTML structure
CSS Grid Best Practices
For optimal grid layouts, consider these professional tips:
- Use
frunits for flexible, responsive columns that automatically adjust to container width - Leverage
minmax()to create columns that respect minimum content size while remaining flexible - Apply
grid-template-areasfor complex layouts that need to dramatically reorganize at different breakpoints - Use
auto-fillandauto-fitwithrepeat()to create automatically responsive grids - Remember that Grid and Flexbox work well together—Grid for overall layout, Flexbox for alignment within grid items
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the difference between grid-template-columns and grid-auto-columns?
grid-template-columns explicitly sets the width of columns you define, while grid-auto-columns sets the size of implicitly-created columns (those created when content exceeds your defined template).
Q. When should I use grid-template-areas?
Use grid-template-areas when you need a visual way to define complex layouts, especially those that need to significantly rearrange at different screen sizes. It makes your CSS more readable and semantically clear.
Q. What does the 'fr' unit mean in grid layouts?
The 'fr' unit represents a fraction of the available space in the grid container. For example, '1fr 2fr' means the second column gets twice as much of the available space as the first column.
Q. How can I make a grid item span multiple columns/rows?
Use grid-column: span X; or grid-row: span Y; on the grid item, where X and Y are the number of columns or rows to span. You can also use grid areas to achieve the same effect.
Q. What browsers support CSS Grid?
CSS Grid is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. Our tool provides prefixed code for maximum compatibility when needed.
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