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

Wide · 900px x 1600px · 253 hexes

Use case

Transparent overlay

Orientation

Pointy-top

Export

PNG, SVG, or print

Start with a ready overlay, then customize only if it does not fit.

People searching for a transparent hex grid PNG usually want a file immediately. The downloads cover the common square and HD overlay sizes; the customizer is for map-specific alignment, color, and spacing.

Transparent hex grid PNG download size comparison
PNGSizeBest use
1024 square1024 x 1024 pxGeneral design overlays, Canva, Figma, and quick square image edits
HD wide1920 x 1080 pxWide tabletop battlemaps, video-ready layouts, and screen backgrounds
Large square2048 x 2048 pxHigh-resolution square maps and larger design canvases
4K wide3840 x 2160 pxHigh-resolution VTT maps, large displays, and detailed digital artwork
Flat-top1024 x 1024 pxHorizontal movement maps and board-game style layouts

Use transparency when the map artwork should stay untouched.

A transparent grid works best when the map, image, or design is already finished and you only need a reusable line layer. If the grid needs to follow a specific room size or battlemap scale, upload the map and align the grid before downloading.

  • Download a ready PNG when you only need a general hex overlay layer.
  • Upload a map when hex size, opacity, or X/Y offset must match existing artwork.
  • Export grid only when you want to keep the transparent layer separate from the map image.

Use a transparent grid when the artwork is already finished.

Download pages perform better when the content explains the exact file job. This page focuses on transparent overlays instead of mixing every hex-grid use case together.

  • Virtual tabletop maps

    Place the PNG over a battlemap in an image editor or VTT workflow when the map does not already include hexes.

  • Design mockups

    Use the square PNG in Figma, Canva, Photoshop, or other tools when you need a quick visible hex layer.

  • Reusable grid layer

    Keep the transparent PNG separate so you can test line opacity or blend modes without changing the original image.

Make the transparent grid easy to see but not overpowering.

A transparent PNG is only useful if the line color, opacity, and cell size match the artwork behind it.

  • Use white lines for dark maps and dark lines for light maps.
  • Lower opacity when the artwork contains labels, rooms, or texture that should remain readable.
  • Use the customizer when a ready PNG does not align to the map scale.
  • Download Grid Only when you want a reusable transparent overlay without merging it into the map.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PNG really transparent?

Yes. The transparent downloads have no filled background, so you can layer them over maps or images.

Can I make the grid fit my own map?

Yes. Upload your map below, adjust hex size, opacity, and offset, then download either the merged map or transparent grid only.

Should I use PNG or SVG?

Use PNG for quick overlays in image editors. Use SVG when you need crisp scalable lines.

Which transparent size should I download?

Use 1024 x 1024 for square design work, 1920 x 1080 for HD battlemaps, 2048 x 2048 for larger square overlays, and 3840 x 2160 for 4K maps.

Can I change the line color?

Yes. Use the custom overlay tool to change line color, line width, opacity, hex size, and alignment before exporting.