Help & Resources

Start every project by defining the wall you're working with. Accurate dimensions ensure your on-screen layout maps to the real world.

• Dimensions & UnitsEnter your wall width and height in inches or centimeters. Switch between imperial and metric at any time — the unit system is saved per project. Walls can be up to 50 ft (15 m) per side.
• Wall TypesChoose Flat for a standard wall, or Staircase (Ascending / Descending) for angled walls above a stairway. Set the Rise (%) to match your measured slope.
• Wall ColorSet the background color to match your actual wall paint. This helps you preview how frames and photos will look in context.

GalleryPlanner treats every frame as a physical entity in your personal "library," ensuring you never lose track of dimensions.

• Adaptive Grid InventoryThe sidebar shifts between list and grid views to maximize screen space. Frames on the wall are clearly marked "Placed." Search, sort (newest, oldest, size), and filter (unplaced, placed, portrait, landscape, square, round) to find what you need.
• 1:1 Manifest LogicEvery frame is accounted for individually. Removing a frame from the wall returns it to your "Unplaced" inventory rather than deleting it.
• Batch ImportingBatch import by pasting text (e.g., "8×10, 11×14") or uploading text files. Use the example template for the expected format.
• Starter LayoutsStart from curated wall arrangements in Frames → Add Frame → Layouts, then customize every frame.
• Locking & GroupingLock frames to prevent accidental edits. Group frames so they move, lock, and delete together. Available from the right-click menu, floating toolbar, or keyboard shortcuts.
• Aesthetics & CustomizationLabel frames (e.g., "Wedding Photo"), adjust matting borders that grow outward to preserve inner dimensions, customize frame and mat colors, and use Round/Oval frame shapes.

• Masonry Photo LibraryA high-efficiency masonry grid for managing all your uploaded photos. Adjust the thumbnail size from small to extra-large.
• Drag & Drop WorkflowDrag image files from your desktop onto the canvas or directly onto a frame to import and place them. You can also drag from the photo library sidebar. Photos stay local in your browser and are never uploaded to a server.
• Smart FillLet the AI engine analyze your photo library for composition, color, and resolution, then auto-place the best matches into your frames.
• Fine-Tuning & CroppingScale, position, and rotate images within their frames using the photo adjustment tab. Advanced cropping gives you precise visual control with a dedicated crop overlay, available with Pro.

• Glass HUDOn-canvas controls for zoom (with 1:1 and Fit presets), background grid toggle, Eye Level guide, snap-to-grid toggle, and frame label toggle.
• Selection & AlignmentClick to select, Shift-click to multi-select, or click-drag a marquee. Alignment tools snap a single frame to the wall edge/center, or align multiple frames relative to each other (left, center, right, top, middle, bottom). Select 3 or more frames to also use Distribute — equalize the horizontal or vertical gaps between them in one click.
• Context MenuRight-click any frame for Cut/Copy, Lock/Unlock, Group/Ungroup, Auto-Fill, Rotate Photo, Remove Photo, and Delete. Right click the wall to change the background wall texture, paste cut/copied frames, quickly add standard frames, center all frames at eye-level (Pro), or select all frames.
• Floating Toolbar & Resize ModeSelecting one or more frames reveals a toolbar above the selection for quick access to common actions. Select a single frame and enable resize mode from the toolbar to drag any corner or edge handle directly on the canvas. Resize mode requires Pro.
• Layout Zones (Pro)Draw rectangular zones on your wall to constrain where Auto-Layout places frames. Useful for targeting a specific area of a large wall.
• Eye Level GuideA horizontal reference line at standard hanging height. Toggle it from the Glass HUD. Center at Eye Level (Pro) snaps your selection to this guide automatically.

Don't suffer from "blank wall syndrome." Let the algorithms do the heavy lifting.

• Masonry (Tetris): Tightly packed, organic grid.
• Structured (Grid): Strict, uniform alignment.
• Skyline (Shelves): Bottom-aligned rows, great for mantels and ledges.
• Center Out (Spiral): Artistic, center-outward flow.
• Organic (Scatter): Randomized placement for a casual, collected-over-time feel.
• Tidy Up (Snap): Snaps your existing arrangement into cleaner alignment without rearranging.

Your work is saved automatically in your browser. For portable backups and cross-device transfer, use .gwall files.

• Auto-SaveChanges are persisted to your browser's local storage automatically. Your layout, frames, photos, and analysis data survive browser restarts — but not clearing browser data.
• Export & Import ProjectExport Project saves a portable .gwall file containing your entire project: wall layout, frame library, photos, and analysis data. Import Project opens it on any device or browser.
• Undo & RedoUp to 50 levels of undo/redo per project. Use Ctrl+Z to undo and Ctrl+Shift+Z to redo. History is kept for the duration of your browser session.
• Multi-Project Editing (Pro)GalleryPlanner Pro unlocks full editing across multiple projects so you can plan every wall in your home.

When your layout is ready, export what you need for installation day. On desktop use the Export menu; on mobile use the Share tab.

• Snapshot ImageCapture your wall layout as an image. The free snapshot is a standard-resolution JPG with a small watermark. The 4K snapshot (Pro) exports a high-resolution watermark-free PNG.
• Hanging Guide PDF (Pro)A print-ready PDF with a visual wall schematic, numbered frames, precise spacing measurements, and a dimensions table. Everything you need to hang with confidence.
• Shopping List (Pro)A spreadsheet-ready list of all your frames grouped by size, including dimensions, colors, and matting details. Great for ordering frames online or taking to a store.
• Print-Ready Photos (Pro)Export all your photos cropped exactly as they appear in their frames, at high resolution. Send straight to a print lab.
• Export Bundle (Pro)Select any combination of the above exports and download them all in one step. Your selections are remembered for next time.

The mobile web app is optimized for planning on the go with touch-first interactions and a streamlined interface.

• Touch-Optimized GesturesSingle finger pans the wall. Pinch to zoom. Tap a frame to select it, drag selected frames immediately, and hold an unselected frame briefly to pick it up. Long-press a selected frame to open the context menu. Long-press a frame in Library to drag it directly onto the canvas; long-press a photo in Library to drag it onto any frame. Or tap an unframed photo in Library and then tap a frame to place it.
• Installable App AccessOn supported browsers, you can install GalleryPlanner for quicker launch and a standalone app feel. On iPhone and iPad, use Add to Home Screen from Safari to keep the app one tap away.
• Seamless HandoffStart planning on your phone and finish on your desktop (or vice versa) using Export/Import Project (.gwall). See Saving & Projects for details.