Album Cover Grid Maker

Topster-style music charts. Upload covers, add titles, share online.

Click any cell to upload an album cover

What Is an Album Cover Grid Maker?

An album cover grid maker, also known as a Topster, is a free online tool that lets you build a grid of your favorite album covers and share it as one image. Pick a grid size (3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, 8×8, or 10×10), drop in album artwork, and download a PNG ready to post on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, or your blog.

This music chart generator is the modern version of the classic Topster tool. Use it to show off your top 9 albums of the year, your all-time favorite records, the soundtrack of a specific season, your most-played artists, or a themed list like "rainy day records" or "best debut albums." It works for music, movies, books, anime, video games, or any other square cover art.

How to Make an Album Cover Grid

  1. Pick a grid size. 3×3 for top 9, 4×4 for top 16, 5×5 for top 25, 6×6 for top 36. Larger sizes (8×8, 10×10) work well for end-of-year lists.
  2. Upload covers. Click Upload covers to add multiple images at once (they fill cells top-left first), or click any single cell to upload one cover, or drag image files directly onto a cell.
  3. Type album titles in the title list on the right (optional). One title per row of the grid is the classic format.
  4. Customize the style. Adjust cover size, gap between covers, background color, and text color.
  5. Download as PNG or JPG. Use the export scale slider to control output resolution (1× for screen, 2× to 4× for high-resolution print).

Popular Grid Sizes Explained

3 × 3 (Top 9)

The most common Instagram-friendly format. Perfect for "my top 9 albums of 2025" or "favorite records this month" posts.

4 × 4 (Top 16)

Balanced size that fits well on Twitter, Reddit, and Discord. The default choice for a year-end favorites list.

5 × 5 (Top 25)

Classic Topster size. Great for showcasing a deeper collection without overwhelming the viewer.

6 × 6 to 10 × 10

Power-user grids. Use for full-discography views, all-time favorites by an artist, or massive year-in-review lists with 100+ albums.

What to Put in Your Music Chart

Where to Find Album Cover Images

For the best-looking grids, use high-quality cover images. Good sources:

Aim for at least 500 × 500 px per cover for crisp results when sharing online, or 1000 × 1000 px or higher if you want to print your chart.

Tips for a Great-Looking Music Grid

Free, In-Browser, No Watermark, No Signup

This Topster generator runs entirely in your browser. Your album cover images stay on your device. No account, no email, no signup, no watermarks, no upload limits. Download PNGs at full canvas resolution or JPGs for smaller file sizes, and post your chart wherever you want.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Topster?

A Topster is a grid of album cover artwork used by music fans to show off their favorite records. The format originated on the music forum Rate Your Music and became popular on Twitter, Reddit (r/lastfm, r/music, r/topsters), and Discord. This tool is a modern, free, no-signup version of the classic Topster generator.

Is this album cover grid maker free?

Yes, completely free. No signup, no email required, no watermarks on your downloads, and no usage limit. Make as many grids as you want.

Can I add album titles next to the grid?

Yes. Toggle Show title list in the left panel, then type into the title rows that appear next to the grid. Titles are exported as part of the final image.

What image format should I use for covers?

PNG and JPG both work. Square images at 500 × 500 px or larger look best. The tool will crop and scale rectangles to fit the square cell automatically.

What grid sizes are available?

3×3 (9 covers), 4×4 (16 covers), 5×5 (25 covers), 6×6 (36 covers), 8×8 (64 covers), and 10×10 (100 covers). The 4×4 grid is the most popular for social media sharing.

Can I use it for movies, books, anime, or games?

Yes. The tool accepts any square cover image, so it works for films, books, anime series, video games, podcasts, comics, or anything else. Type the corresponding titles in the side list.

Does it upload my images to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Cover images are read with the browser's file API and rendered on a canvas without ever leaving your device.

Can I share the grid on Twitter, Reddit, or Instagram?

Yes. Download the PNG (or JPG) and post it like any other image. For Instagram, square grids work best at 1080 × 1080 px or larger. For Twitter and Reddit, 2× export scale gives a crisp post on retina displays.

Can I save my grid and come back later?

Not yet. Once you close the tab, the layout is gone. We recommend downloading the finished PNG before closing the page, so you always have a copy.

What is the difference between a Topster and a collage?

A Topster is specifically a uniform grid of equal-sized squares optimized for album covers, with optional titles in a side list. A collage is a freeform composition with images at different sizes and positions. If you want a freeform layout, use the Collage Maker instead.