Newspaper-first layout
Work with pages, columns, headlines, images, captions, and reusable newspaper templates.
School newspaper layout editor
Help students publish a real newspaper without teaching InDesign
PicaGrid helps student editors and school newspaper teams design complete newspaper issues with pages, columns, stories, images, and PDF export — without InDesign or messy Canva files.
Early-access first-year price: €149/year
What is PicaGrid?
A layout workspace built for newspaper teams
PicaGrid is a browser-based layout editor built specifically for newspapers. Create issues, add stories, place images, arrange columns, reuse templates, and export finished publication PDFs from one workspace.
Browser-based workflow
Students and editors can work without installing professional desktop publishing software.
Finished PDF export
Export finished issues as PDFs for printing, sharing, or archiving.
The real problem
Newspaper layout should not require a design degree
Most school newspaper teams end up juggling tools that were not built for newspaper production.
- Canva files that are hard to keep consistent
- InDesign projects only one person knows how to use
- Google Docs, 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 issue into one browser-based layout workspace.
Process
How PicaGrid works
Create your issue
Set up pages, sections, page size, and reusable newspaper templates.
Add stories and images
Place headlines, articles, photos, captions, and columns directly on the page.
Export a finished PDF
Download your finished issue for printing, sharing, or archiving.
Product preview
See a newspaper issue come together in one workspace
From article drafts to final page layouts, PicaGrid keeps the whole issue visible and editable.
Benefits
Built for real newspaper production
Design complete issues
Create multi-page newspaper issues with layouts, sections, images, captions, and text blocks.
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 students and advisers can work without installing InDesign.
Organize stories and images
Keep articles, headlines, photos, and pages connected in one workspace.
Export when ready
Generate finished publication PDFs for printing, sharing, or archiving.
Simple enough for student teams
Give new editors a focused newspaper layout tool instead of a generic design canvas.
Comparison
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. |
Pricing
Simple pricing for school newspapers
€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
- Reusable templates
- Finished PDF export
- Early-access workspace
- Email support
Need help getting started?
Send us a previous newspaper PDF and we will help set up your first PicaGrid template.
Request setup helpEarly-access setup
Setup help for early schools
Send us a previous newspaper PDF and we will help set up your first PicaGrid template, so your team can start with a layout that already feels familiar.
FAQ
Questions before you start?
Is PicaGrid for digital or printed newspapers?
PicaGrid is built for designing newspaper layouts and exporting finished publication PDFs. Advanced printer-specific preflight profiles are still being improved.
Do students need design experience?
No. PicaGrid is designed to be easier than professional desktop publishing tools while still keeping a newspaper-focused layout workflow.
Can we reuse our existing newspaper design?
Yes. You can create reusable templates, and early-access customers can send us a previous issue so we can help set up the first template.
Can multiple people work on one publication?
Yes. The School plan includes up to 25 users for one publication.
Can we try PicaGrid before paying?
Early-access accounts can start in the editor before final commercial access is confirmed.
Can we export a finished PDF?
Yes. PicaGrid exports finished publication PDFs. Advanced printer-specific preflight profiles are still being improved.
What happens after the early-access price?
Early schools keep the €149/year price for the first year. The regular School plan price will be €249/year.
Ready when your next issue is
Ready to build your next issue?
Create a school newspaper in your browser - from stories and images to a finished PDF.