D&D encounter maps
Build five-foot-grid battle maps for taverns, caves, forests, ruins, dungeons, alleys, bridges, and boss rooms.
D&D grid map maker
D&D Grid Map Maker
RPGMapEditor.com is a D&D grid map maker for encounter-scale maps with readable 5-foot-square layouts. Paint terrain, place props, add labels, save the map, and export PNG when the grid is ready.
Use this page when the main search intent is grid clarity: rooms, corridors, door widths, cover, movement lanes, and VTT alignment.
Quick answer
RPGMapEditor.com is a D&D grid map maker for 5-foot-square battle maps. It helps DMs plan rooms, terrain, props, labels, save maps, and export PNG files for VTT or print use.
Editor access requires an account and a paid plan: the Online subscription or the €14.99 one-time Offline Edition. Compare plans.
Create
What you can create
Use RPGMapEditor.com when the result needs to become an actual tabletop map: opened in the editor, edited around play, saved for later, exported as PNG, and reused when the campaign changes direction.
Paid browser access
Start with paid browser editor access for map creation and PNG export. See pricing for current plans.
Terrain, props, and text
Use terrain brushes, stamps, props, grid settings, and labels to make a map players can read quickly.
Export PNG when ready
Download a flat PNG for a virtual tabletop, projector, print reference, or campaign notes after checking grid scale.
Included in the editor
- Product category: browser-based battle map maker.
- Primary users: Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, TTRPG players, Roll20 users, and Foundry VTT users.
- Core actions: create a map, paint terrain, place props, add grid and text, save, and export PNG.
- Current output: saved browser map/project and PNG battle map.
- Editor access requires an account and a paid subscription. See pricing for current plans.
Current limitations
- Not intended for full world, regional, or city cartography as the main output.
- Not a mobile-first drawing workflow.
- No direct Roll20 upload, native Foundry scene JSON, walls, doors, lighting, or Universal VTT export today.
- Editor access requires a paid subscription.
Try it on a real map
Open the editor, make one focused encounter-scale map, save it, then export once to see whether the workflow fits your table.
Workflow
How it works
The same six steps whether you are building a dungeon, a wilderness ambush, or a tavern brawl. The details change by map type; the workflow does not.
Choose map size
Pick columns, rows, and grid scale from the encounter footprint before decorating.
Paint terrain
Block walkable ground, walls, roads, rooms, water, caves, or outdoor edges first.
Add props and stamps
Place cover, furniture, trees, rocks, doors, hazards, and landmarks only where they help play.
Add grid and text
Keep movement readable and add labels only when they clarify the session.
Save map
Save the editable source map to return later. Editor access requires a paid subscription.
Export PNG
Export a PNG for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, or campaign notes.
Start your map now
Pick a map size, block out the terrain, and you will have a playable layout in minutes. Save or export it when the tactical read looks right.
Tradeoffs
Comparison and tradeoffs
Use this table to decide whether the current RPGMapEditor.com workflow matches the map job before investing more prep time.
| Factor | RPGMapEditor.com | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Best output | Encounter-scale battle maps with terrain, props, grid, saved source, and PNG export | World maps, illustrated cartography, or VTT automation may need another tool |
| Install model | Browser-based editor workflow | Some workflows require desktop apps, local asset packs, or VTT-specific setup |
| VTT handoff | PNG export for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, or notes | Structured walls, doors, lighting, tokens, or packages remain VTT-side unless a tool ships them |
Fit
Best for / Not best for
RPGMapEditor.com is built for playable encounter maps. If the job below is not yours, a different tool will serve you better.
Best for
- Fights measured in 5-foot squares: door widths, movement lanes, and range bands.
- DMs who want the grid readable while painting, not bolted on at export.
- Maps destined for grid-based VTT alignment in Roll20 or Foundry.
Not best for
- Hex-crawl or hex-only tables—use the square/hex guide to decide first.
- Freeform theater-of-the-mind sketches with no tactical grid.
- Auto-generated encounters; the editor builds the map you design.
Export
Export and use workflow
Grid-first PNG export Choose columns, rows, and a readable grid before export so Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, or projection setup is easier.
- Save the editable source map before exporting so you can revise rooms, props, and terrain later.
- Export PNG as the current VTT, print, and sharing handoff.
- Upload the PNG to Roll20 or Foundry, or use it as a print/projection reference, then verify grid scale before play.
Test one export before game night
Export a PNG, import it into your usual table or VTT setup, and check grid readability before a session depends on it.
Related pages
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FAQ
D&D Grid Map Maker FAQ
The questions DMs usually ask before starting a map like this.
Is RPGMapEditor.com a free D&D map maker?
RPG Map Editor requires paid access. See pricing for current plan features.
Can I make D&D maps online without installing software?
Yes. Open the browser editor on a desktop browser with WebGL2, create the battle map, save it to your account, and export PNG when it is ready.
What can I add to a D&D map?
Use terrain, stamps, props, text, and grid settings to build rooms, taverns, caves, forests, roads, ruins, and other encounter-scale maps.
Can I export maps for Roll20 or Foundry VTT?
Yes. Export a PNG and upload it to Roll20 or use it as a Foundry scene background. Configure walls, doors, lights, fog, and tokens inside the VTT.
How many maps can I save for free?
There is no free saved-map allowance. Editor access requires a paid subscription; see pricing for current plan features.
What is RPGMapEditor.com?
RPGMapEditor.com is a browser-based battle map maker for D&D and tabletop RPG sessions. It helps users paint terrain, place props, add grids and text, save maps, and export PNG images.
Who is it for?
It is for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, TTRPG players, Roll20 users, Foundry VTT users, and fantasy map creators who need encounter-scale battle maps.
Can I make maps in the browser?
Yes. The editor runs in a modern desktop browser with WebGL2, so the normal workflow does not require installing a desktop map app.
Is it free?
No. Editor access requires a paid subscription. See pricing for current plans.
Can I export PNG maps?
Yes. PNG export is the current practical handoff for VTT upload, print, projection, and campaign notes.
Can I use maps in Roll20?
Yes. Export a PNG, upload it to Roll20 as map-layer art, set page dimensions, and align Roll20's grid there.
Can I use maps in Foundry VTT?
Yes. Export a PNG and use it as a Foundry VTT scene background, then set grid size and origin in Foundry.
Is it better for battle maps or world maps?
RPGMapEditor.com is better for encounter-scale battle maps. It is not positioned as a full world, region, or city cartography suite.
Can I save maps and return later?
Paid subscribers can save source maps. See pricing for current plans and features.
What is the fastest way to start?
Open the editor, choose a small map size, paint broad terrain, add only tactical props, check the grid, save, and export PNG.
Make the map
Open the editor, build the encounter you were planning, save it, and export a PNG when it is ready for your table.
