Guides & Grids

Precision design tools that help you create pixel-perfect layouts with ease. Access safe areas, rulers, grids, and canvas panning to enhance your design workflow.

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Show Safe Area

Ensure your important content stays within viewable boundaries across all devices with the Safe Area guide.

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Measuring Guide (Rulers)

Measure distances and align elements precisely with pixel-perfect rulers along the edges of your canvas.

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Alignment Helper (Grid)

Create perfectly aligned designs with customizable grid overlays that help you position elements with precision.

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Move The Drawing Area (Panning)

Navigate large designs with ease by panning around your canvas, allowing you to focus on specific areas of your work.

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How to Use Guides & Grids

Access the Guides & Grids Panel

Click on the "Guides & Grids" button in the top toolbar to open the panel with precision tools.

Toggle Your Desired Tools

Use the toggle switches to activate or deactivate any of the four precision tools: Safe Area, Panning, Rulers, or Grid.

Adjust Settings (If Available)

Some tools like Safe Area Margin and Grid Spacing offer additional settings that can be adjusted using the sliders or input fields.

Design with Precision

With your guides and grids activated, create your design with perfect alignment and precise measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Safe Area and Grid?

The Safe Area shows the boundaries where important content should be placed to ensure visibility across all devices, while the Grid provides alignment lines throughout your canvas to help position elements with precision and consistent spacing.

Can I customize the grid spacing?

Yes, you can customize the grid spacing using the slider or input field that appears when the Alignment Helper (Grid) is activated. This allows you to set the grid to match your specific design requirements.

Do the rulers show measurements in pixels only?

Yes, the Measuring Guide (Rulers) displays measurements in pixels, which is the standard unit for digital design. This helps ensure your designs are precisely sized for digital platforms.

Will the guides and grids appear in my exported designs?

No, the guides and grids are design aids that only appear while you're working in the Snapied editor. They will not be visible in your exported designs, ensuring your final output is clean and professional.

Can I use multiple guides and grids simultaneously?

Yes, you can activate any combination of the precision tools simultaneously. For example, you can have both the Safe Area and Grid visible while also enabling Panning for easy navigation.