How to create and use a grid in Photoshop

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial video shows you how to display Photoshop's built-in grid, create your own grid with guides, and how to use the "New Guide Layout" command.

PhotoShop's grid is intended as a guide for designers. It does not print or appear on exported files such as jpgs and pngs.

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[ateousgraphics]

Thanks a lot. I really dislike using grids but now I want to take my design into another professional level. Thanks for the quick tips

[cruzrfl]

You're a life saver! I was drawing by hand a modular grid when there's preset layouts inside Photoshop.
Thank you so much!

[afonsoamaro]

Can't tell you how long I searched how to do exactly this. I'm just starting out and this helped a lot. Have my subscription :)

[manfredobobadilla]

You're amazing. thank you so much!!!😄

[lordmaniel]

can't find the "Rulers & Grid" on my properties :(

[anmolverma]

Its not showing when i export the image

[michellethompson]

Great instruction! Clear and easy to understand (for a dummy like me) THANKS SO MUCH.👍

[victoriah]

How can I make the lines thicker after I created the grid?