Crossword Name Wall Art Generator

Q: Can I export transparent backgrounds?

Yes. Adjust the background color to a light neutral before downloading and the generator supplies a PNG with a transparent canvas, ready for overlays or metallic foils.

Q: How accurate is the smart auto layout?

The smart auto mode evaluates shared letters across every name, alternating orientations and spacing to keep the crossword compact while preventing collisions, so you get balanced, print-ready art without manual nudging.

Customize your crossword

Paste one name per line. The smart layout alternates orientations for even spacing.

Names list

1-click smart presets

Choose a ready-made color story or layout to start faster than your competitors.

Instant color sets

Layout presets

Layout priority

Tile size 52px

Tile color

Text color

Background

Tile spacing 6px

Add soft tile shadows

Auto-sort names by best fit

Longest names anchor the crossword for more intersections.

Display letters in uppercase

Switch off for softer lowercase tiles in modern nursery prints.

Your crossword will appear here after generation.

About this crossword name art tool

This crossword name wall art generator was engineered after analyzing top personalization apps across creative marketplaces. Streamlined, mobile-first controls and 1-click presets deliver balanced layouts without design skills. Vanilla JavaScript keeps the tool instant, stable, and offline-ready for planners, teachers, and makers racing to ship memorable gifts.

Unlike heavyweight competitors that force you through clunky step wizards, this generator evaluates every letter overlap, auto-sorts longer anchor names, and surfaces live layout insights so you iterate with data. The exporter delivers crisp PNGs in your palette, while permalinks capture every setting for collaborators. It feels like premium Kadence design yet stays lighter than most blog posts, so performance never lags.

How to use the generator

Enter each name on its own line so the smart layout engine can explore high-quality overlaps. Use the preset chips to lock in Kadence-inspired colors or grid layouts, toggle auto-sort when you want the longest names to anchor the crossword, then click “Generate art” to preview instantly. Fine-tune spacing with the sliders, export a high-resolution PNG, or copy the shareable link for collaborators.

Pro tips for standout wall art

Mix short and long names to increase the number of satisfying letter intersections.
Experiment with tile spacing for different frame sizes; tighter grids look bold in posters.
Toggle Shadows off when printing on textured paper to keep ink usage efficient.
Pair auto-sort with the Gallery Poster preset and save the permalink to archive seasonal themes.

FAQs

Can I export transparent backgrounds? Yes. Set the background color to the light checkerboard tone and download the PNG; the optimized exporter automatically removes the solid fill for a transparent result when the color is near white.

How accurate is the smart auto layout? The engine reviews every shared letter opportunity, alternating horizontal and vertical placements to minimize white space. If no neat overlap exists, it gracefully parks the name parallel to the longest word to preserve legibility, so you always receive a gallery-ready composition.

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