Tuesday , July 22 2025

How to create an isometric grid

The easier way to create isometric grid:

1. Add a Line with the Line tool;
2. Select Line created > Effects > Distort and Transform > Transform;
3. Use “Move” – 30px for the artboard ~1500x1500px, Copies: 130;
4. Object > Expand appearance;
5. With selected group, double-click on the Rotate tool > Angle: -60% > Copy;
6. Select first group, double-click on the Rotate tool > Angle: 60% > Copy;
7. Select 3 groups, Ctrl (Cmd) G to group them;
8. Change border color;
9. Create Rectangle with the width/height of artboard, e.g. 1500x1500px, align to artboard;
10. Select group with the new rectangle > Right click > Make clipping mask;
11. Lock the layer and create your perfect isometric illustration!

About iryna

I'm Iryna, a web developer from Ukraine with a decade of experience solving complex technical challenges in the world of freelance. Throughout my career, I've worked on everything from troubleshooting server-side issues and optimizing website performance to enhancing user interfaces. On this blog, I share detailed solutions to the technical problems I’ve encountered and methods that have worked best for me. In addition to my technical expertise, I’m also passionate about digital drawing. I hope the tutorials and insights I provide here will help both fellow developers and creatives alike in their own projects.

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