How to Make a Grid in Photoshop

Know the width of the file that you will be using the grid for., Open a new file., Select a color that you will be able to see., Choose a smallish, but fairly hard brush., Draw a straight line on the right side, as in the screenshot. , Draw another...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Know the width of the file that you will be using the grid for.

    For instance, have a target file that is 1400 * 1400 pixels.
  2. Step 2: Open a new file.

    Go to File >> New or CTRL + N.

    Set an appropriate size for the target image that you are going to use the grid in. 1400 is the example here, so the size will be 50 * 50 so that it can be seen. , Something dark if you are using a light colored target image. , Whatever is the best size for your final product. ,,, For example, 50 * 50 Grid Pattern. ,, Select Pattern...

    Your image will fill up with the pattern, which is the grid pattern.
  3. Step 3: Select a color that you will be able to see.

  4. Step 4: Choose a smallish

  5. Step 5: but fairly hard brush.

  6. Step 6: Draw a straight line on the right side

  7. Step 7: as in the screenshot.

  8. Step 8: Draw another straight line on the bottom of the square.

  9. Step 9: Go to Edit >> Define Pattern.... Give it an appropriate name.

  10. Step 10: Go into the file that you will be using the grid on.

  11. Step 11: Click on the Add Adjustment Layer icon.

Detailed Guide

For instance, have a target file that is 1400 * 1400 pixels.

Go to File >> New or CTRL + N.

Set an appropriate size for the target image that you are going to use the grid in. 1400 is the example here, so the size will be 50 * 50 so that it can be seen. , Something dark if you are using a light colored target image. , Whatever is the best size for your final product. ,,, For example, 50 * 50 Grid Pattern. ,, Select Pattern...

Your image will fill up with the pattern, which is the grid pattern.

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