Publication-first layout
Work with pages, columns, headlines, images, captions, and reusable publication templates.
Recurring publication workspace
Publish the next issue without rebuilding the last one
PicaGrid helps small teams turn stories, images, page plans, and reusable layouts into finished publication PDFs for newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, and community publications.
Early-access plans from €149/year
A browser workspace for recurring publication layout
PicaGrid is a browser-based layout editor for teams that need to turn stories, images, pages, and reusable templates into finished PDFs for print, sharing, or archiving.
Browser-based workflow
Editors, advisers, and contributors can work without installing desktop publishing software.
Finished PDF export
Export finished publications as PDFs for printing, sharing, or archiving.
Real publication workflow
Built for teams publishing real pages
PicaGrid helps teams move from scattered stories and images to reusable layouts and finished publication PDFs.
Work together in one layout workspace
Keep pages, stories, images, and layout decisions visible in the same browser-based workspace.
Reuse layouts across issues
Create consistent publication templates so every issue keeps the same structure, spacing, and visual identity.
Export the finished PDF
Turn a completed page layout into a clean PDF for printing, sharing, or archiving.
Use PicaGrid for recurring publications
Start with the publication type closest to your workflow, then reuse the same PicaGrid editor.
School newspapers
Student editorial teams creating regular school issues.
Local newspapers
Small newsrooms preparing community print editions.
Community newsletters
Clubs, associations, NGOs, and local groups publishing recurring newsletters.
Church bulletins
Weekly or monthly parish bulletins and printed programs.
Student magazines
Campus publications, zines, and editorial clubs.
Event programs
Printed guides for conferences, festivals, ceremonies, and school events.
The next issue should not start from scratch
Many small publication teams end up juggling tools that were not built for recurring print production.
- Design files that are hard to keep consistent
- InDesign projects only one person knows how to use
- Stories, images, and PDFs spread across folders
- Manual copy-pasting between drafts and layouts
- Last-minute PDF and handoff issues before publishing
PicaGrid brings the entire publication into one browser-based layout workspace.
How PicaGrid works
Create your publication
Set up pages, sections, page size, and reusable templates.
Add stories and images
Place headlines, articles, photos, captions, and columns directly on the page.
Export a finished PDF
Download your finished publication for printing, sharing, or archiving.
See a publication come together in one workspace
From article drafts to final page layouts, PicaGrid keeps the whole publication visible and editable.
Built for real publication production
Design complete publications
Create multi-page newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, magazines, and programs with page-based layouts.
Keep layouts consistent
Reuse templates so every issue keeps the same masthead, spacing, columns, and visual identity.
Work without desktop software
PicaGrid runs in the browser, so teams can work without installing InDesign.
Organize stories and images
Keep articles, headlines, photos, captions, and pages connected in one workspace.
Export when ready
Generate finished publication PDFs for printing, sharing, or archiving.
Simple enough for non-design teams
Give editors and contributors a focused publication layout tool instead of a generic design canvas.
Why not just use Canva or InDesign?
PicaGrid is not a generic design canvas and not a full professional prepress suite. It is a focused workspace for recurring publication teams.
| Operating model | Best fit |
|---|---|
| General design canvas | Best for one-off visual assets, broad template variety, and quick graphics. |
| Professional desktop layout | Best for trained designers who need maximum typography and prepress control. |
| PicaGrid recurring-publication workspace | Best for small teams repeatedly turning stories, images, and reusable layouts into a finished multi-page issue. |
Early-access prices for publication teams
Early-access first-year prices for invited teams.
€149/year
Early-access first-year price
For school newspapers, student publications, journalism classes, and editorial clubs.
- 1 publication
- Up to 25 users
- Create and manage multiple issues
- Finished PDF export
- Reusable templates
- Early-access workspace
- Email support
€39/month
Or €390/year
For local newspapers, community newsletters, bulletins, and small editorial teams.
- 1 publication
- Up to 10 editors
- Create and manage multiple issues
- Finished PDF export
- Custom page sizes
- Brand assets
- Reusable templates
- Setup support
Send us your old PDF and start faster
Send us a previous newspaper, newsletter, or bulletin PDF/link and we will help recreate your first PicaGrid template. Early-access setup starts at €99 one-time.
Questions before you start?
What can I create with PicaGrid?
PicaGrid is built for recurring newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, magazines, and other page-based publications.
Is PicaGrid only for schools?
No. Schools are one of the first use cases, but PicaGrid is also designed for local newspapers, community publishers, associations, churches, clubs, and small editorial teams.
Can we export a finished PDF?
Yes. PicaGrid exports finished publication PDFs. Advanced printer-specific preflight profiles are still being improved.
Do we need InDesign?
No. PicaGrid is designed for teams that need publication layout without installing or learning desktop publishing software.
Can we reuse templates?
Yes. You can create reusable publication templates so recurring issues stay visually consistent.
Your next issue should not start from scratch.
Create newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, and community publications in your browser.