Changelog
Built in the open since April 2026. v1.2.0 is live and approved on Adobe Exchange.
Artboard backgrounds and update alerts
Presets can now set your artboard colour, and the panel tells you when a new version is out.
- Applying a preset now draws every stage it includes on your selected logo
- Presets can fill the artboard with a background colour
- Preset cards preview the artboard colour
- Update notice in the panel when a new version is available
- Saving your own presets is now part of Pro
Adobe approved, new look
GridMe is now listed on Adobe Exchange, with a refreshed logo and a more reliable trial.
- Approved and listed on Adobe Exchange
- New GridMe logo across the panel and site
- Trial countdown no longer resets on network changes
Designer beta
Invited identity designers put GridMe through real client work.
- Accounts, license keys, and device sync
- In-panel feedback and bug reports
Pre-beta polish
Tooltips, a refreshed color picker, and a sturdier release build.
- Field help across Foundation and Construction
- Cleaner color picker
Live preview
Output updates as you adjust controls. No more hammering Generate.
- Live preview on every stage
- Smoother slider updates
Construction refinements
Tighter construction lines and smarter handle highlighting.
- Simpler line sensitivity controls
- Highlighting for asymmetric handles
Free tier and trial
Foundation is free forever. Pro stages come with a 7-day trial.
- All seven Foundation grids free
- 7-day Pro trial on first launch
Easier installs
A single signed package for Mac and Windows.
- One installer for both platforms
- Clearer install guide
Dark panel UI
A full visual pass for long sessions in Illustrator.
- Dark panel and tab navigation
- Clearer status messages
Color Code
Label swatches in HEX, RGB, and CMYK.
- Auto-contrast labels on any swatch
Mac and Windows installers
One-click install on both platforms.
- Installers for macOS and Windows
Clearspace and Color Variations
Exclusion zones and color sheets join the panel.
- Clearspace with multi-zone mode
- Color variation layouts on their own artboard
Construction
Anchors, handles, and construction lines on your mark.
- Anchor and handle overlays
- Construction lines and canvas preview modes
More grid types
Radial, modular, and hexagonal grids for any kind of mark.
- Radial, modular, and hex grids
First usable panel
Foundation grids and the Size Guide.
- Square, isometric, golden ratio, and dot grids
- Minimum-size ladder