Composition Tool
Upload a photo and lay classic composition grids on top. Analyze rule of thirds, golden ratio, Fibonacci spiral, and more — with full control over the overlay.
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Composition grids are visual guides rooted in centuries of art, architecture, and design — from Renaissance painters using the golden ratio to 20th-century photographers popularizing the rule of thirds. These overlays help train your eye to see and apply compositional principles instinctively. No single grid is correct for every image; the best compositions often only partially align with any one rule.
The most widely used composition guide in photography. Two horizontal and two vertical lines divide the frame into nine equal rectangles. Placing your subject at one of the four intersection points — the "power points" — or along any of the four lines creates a naturally balanced and dynamic composition. Horizons belong on the upper or lower third line; eyes in portraits near the upper intersections.
A refinement of the rule of thirds derived from the golden ratio (φ ≈ 1.618). Lines are placed at 38.2% and 61.8% from each edge — proportions that recur throughout nature, classical architecture, and Renaissance painting. Subjects placed at phi grid intersections feel organically discovered rather than mechanically positioned, making it popular for wildlife, landscape, and editorial photography.
Built from a series of Fibonacci rectangles, this logarithmic spiral grows by the golden ratio with each quarter turn. The tight inner coil marks the ideal focal point; supporting elements trace the expanding curve inward. Faint Fibonacci rectangles in the overlay show the underlying grid structure. It is one of the most sophisticated — and most satisfying — composition frameworks when used well.
Rooted in classical painting, the diagonal method draws corner-to-corner diagonals and drops perpendicular lines from the remaining corners. The four intersection points become natural anchors for key elements. Subjects or supporting details placed at these points create visual flow and a clear hierarchy that guides the eye across the frame — especially effective for architectural and documentary subjects.
A uniform lattice of equally spaced lines across the entire frame. Essential for checking alignment and symmetry in architectural photography, product shots, and any scene where repeating patterns or structural balance matter. Adjusting the grid density reveals both overall composition balance and fine alignment details like horizon drift or perspective distortion.
Corner-to-corner diagonals and mid-edge connections create a network of implied triangular shapes. Unlike static horizontal/vertical grids, triangles introduce visual tension and directionality — encouraging the eye to move dynamically across the frame. Particularly effective for action photography, dramatic landscapes, and storytelling shots with multiple subjects of different visual weights.
Horizontal and vertical midlines mark the exact centre of the frame, with the two main diagonals added as dashed guides. This overlay helps you compose for perfect symmetry — or deliberately and precisely break it. Ideal for reflections, tunnel shots, vanishing-point perspectives, and any architectural or landscape subject where radial symmetry is the primary compositional element.