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About this CSS Grid Generator

This tool helps you create CSS Grid layouts without writing every property by hand. You can change columns, rows, gaps, and alignment while watching the preview update instantly.

It is useful for card grids, galleries, dashboard sections, sidebar layouts, and quick layout experiments before moving the CSS into your project.

How to use it

  1. Choose a preset or type your own grid-template-columns and grid-template-rows values.
  2. Adjust gap, column gap, row gap, and alignment settings.
  3. Check the live preview to see how the grid behaves.
  4. Copy the generated CSS or the complete .grid rule.

Tips

  • Use repeat(3, 1fr) for equal columns.
  • Use minmax(0, 1fr) when grid items may contain long content.
  • Use fixed tracks like 220px 1fr for sidebar-style layouts.
  • Use justify-content and align-content when the grid itself is smaller than its container.

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CSS Grid Generator FAQ

What does grid-template-columns do?
It defines the columns of the grid, such as repeat(3, 1fr), 220px 1fr, or repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)).
What is the difference between gap and column-gap?
gap sets both row and column spacing. column-gap changes only horizontal spacing between columns.
Can I paste existing grid CSS?
Yes. Paste common grid rules and use Parse to load them into the controls.
Is this only for simple grids?
It works best for common layout patterns, but you can also type custom grid track values manually.