Make the exact hex grid you need.

Generate printable hex paper, transparent map overlays, and SVG hex grids for tabletop maps, games, and design layouts.

What do you need?

Pick a task and the controls will start in the right place.

Preview

Letter · 816px x 1056px · 225 hexes

Use case

Printable hex paper

Orientation

Pointy-top

Export

PNG, SVG, or print

Pick paper size first, then orientation.

Printable hex grid searches usually need a file that can go straight to the printer. Letter and A4 are separate because scaling the wrong paper size can shrink margins, clip lines, or make the grid less predictable.

Printable hex grid PDF options
PDFPaperUse case
Standard pointyLetter or A4Tabletop maps, worksheets, and column-based layouts
Standard flatLetter or A4Horizontal movement maps and game planning sheets
Large-cellLetter or A4Handwriting, classroom worksheets, and game notes
Light-lineLetter or A4Sketching when the hex grid should stay subtle
LandscapeLetter or A4Wide maps, board prototypes, and horizontal layouts

Keep the grid predictable on paper.

Hex paper should print cleanly without making users fight the browser dialog. Choose the matching paper size, avoid automatic scaling when possible, and use the customizer when you need larger cells for handwriting or game notes.

  • Choose Letter for US printers and A4 for most international printers.
  • Use pointy-top for many map layouts and flat-top when horizontal rows matter.
  • Increase hex size in the customizer when players or students need room to write inside cells.

Hex paper works best when the sheet matches the job.

Good printable-grid pages explain why a user should choose one paper and orientation over another. This helps the page satisfy download intent and reduce wasted prints.

  • RPG map sketching

    Use pointy-top Letter or A4 paper for regions, encounters, travel routes, and hand-drawn maps.

  • Game design notes

    Use flat-top sheets when testing horizontal movement, ranges, board spaces, or prototype layouts.

  • Classroom worksheets

    Print blank hex paper for tessellation practice, coordinate lessons, map drawing, or design exercises.

Print one test page before making a stack.

Printers and browsers can scale PDFs differently. A quick check helps users avoid clipped edges, tiny cells, or mismatched paper size.

  • Choose Letter for US printers and A4 for most international printers.
  • Use 100% scale or Actual Size when your print dialog offers it.
  • Switch orientation or increase hex size in the customizer if you need more writing room.
  • Use Save as PDF from the print dialog after customizing a sheet in the browser.

Frequently asked questions

Which PDF should I print?

Use Letter if you print on US paper and A4 for most international printers. Choose standard, large-cell, light-line, or landscape versions based on the worksheet job.

Can I customize the spacing?

Yes. Use the tool below to change hex size, line width, page size, orientation, and labels before printing or downloading PNG/SVG.

Can I save it as a PDF after customizing?

Use the Print button in the customizer, then choose Save as PDF in your browser print dialog.

Should I print pointy-top or flat-top hex paper?

Use pointy-top when columns feel natural for your map. Use flat-top when you want rows and horizontal movement to be easier to follow.

Can I use this for classroom worksheets?

Yes. The ready PDFs work for blank hex worksheets, map drawing practice, game design notes, and tabletop planning sheets.