Scene dimensions
Export a PNG whose width and height match your intended Foundry scene size and square count.
Foundry size guide
Foundry VTT Map Size Guide for PNG Battle Maps
Choose Foundry VTT map size from the encounter square count first, then export a PNG with predictable pixel dimensions from RPGMapEditor.com.
Use the PNG as a Foundry scene background, set grid size and origin in Foundry, and add walls, doors, lighting, regions, and tokens manually after alignment.
Direct answer
What this page answers
RPGMapEditor.com exports PNG maps for Foundry VTT scene backgrounds. Choose square count and pixels per square first, then set Foundry scene dimensions and grid size from that export math.
RPGMapEditor.com is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Foundry VTT.
Product output
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.
Grid size planning
Record the pixels-per-square value before import so Foundry grid size is not guessed later.
Scene background
Use the PNG as the Foundry scene background image, then align grid size and origin inside Foundry.
Manual automation
Walls, doors, lights, regions, tokens, and automation are authored in Foundry, not exported by RPGMapEditor.com today.
Feature facts
- Current VTT output: PNG image export.
- Roll20 workflow: upload the PNG as map-layer art and align Roll20's grid.
- Foundry workflow: use the PNG as a scene background and set grid size/origin.
- VTT automation: walls, doors, lighting, fog, tokens, and automation are configured in the VTT.
- Universal VTT status: planned or not shipped unless exposed in the editor.
Current limitations
- PNG export is current; structured VTT package export is not shipped.
- Roll20 use means manual PNG upload and grid alignment, not direct API upload.
- Foundry use means PNG scene background setup, not exported walls, doors, lighting, or tokens.
- Always verify grid alignment in the actual VTT before session day.
Build one map before comparing tools
Open the editor, make a focused encounter-scale map, save the source, then export once to see whether the workflow fits.
Workflow
How it works
This is the same practical sequence for core pages, comparison pages, VTT workflows, and template-style pages. The details change by map type, but the activation path stays measurable.
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. Free accounts can save up to 3 maps.
Export PNG
Export a PNG for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, or campaign notes.
Mid-page action
Move from research to a concrete map. A saved or exported map is the useful validation point.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map art | Creates visual map art and exports PNG | The VTT runs tokens, sheets, fog, lighting, walls, and automation |
| Grid setup | Helps plan square count and visual grid readability | Roll20 or Foundry handles final grid alignment after image upload |
| Advanced export | Universal VTT, walls, doors, and lighting are not shipped today | Some tools may offer richer packages; verify official support before switching |
Fit
Best for / Not best for
The goal is trust, not overclaiming. Use RPGMapEditor.com when the current browser and PNG workflow matches the job; choose another workflow when it does not.
Best for
- Game masters who need a clean PNG scene background for a virtual tabletop.
- Maps where grid math, square count, and import alignment matter more than automation.
- Teams comfortable configuring platform-specific tokens, walls, lights, and fog in the VTT.
Not best for
- One-click Roll20 upload or native Foundry scene JSON export.
- Dynamic lighting, walls, doors, tokens, or actor data generated by the map editor.
- Replacing the VTT itself; RPGMapEditor.com creates the map image.
Export
Export and use workflow
Foundry scene size workflow A reliable Foundry import starts with square count, pixels per square, and PNG dimensions that agree.
- Choose a square count and pixels-per-square value before exporting from RPGMapEditor.com.
- Export a PNG whose width and height match the planned Foundry scene dimensions.
- Create the Foundry scene, set the PNG as background, configure grid size and origin, then validate the corners.
Export proof beats feature guessing
Export one PNG, import it into your actual table workflow, and check grid readability before a session depends on it.
Internal links
Keep building from related pages
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PNG map export for VTT
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Roll20 grid alignment guide
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Foundry grid alignment guide
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Pricing
Use this next when it matches your map type, export platform, comparison question, or pricing decision.
Search follow-ups
Follow-up answers
These are the natural next questions a DM, VTT user, or comparison shopper usually needs answered before opening the editor.
What export does RPGMapEditor.com support today?
The current VTT handoff is PNG export. Use the exported image as Roll20 map-layer art or a Foundry VTT scene background.
Does RPGMapEditor.com upload directly to Roll20?
No. Export a PNG from RPGMapEditor.com, then upload and align the image inside Roll20.
Does RPGMapEditor.com export Foundry walls or doors?
No. Add walls, doors, lights, regions, tokens, and automation manually inside Foundry after PNG import.
Can I use the map as a Foundry scene background?
Yes. Export PNG, create a Foundry scene, set the image as the background, then configure grid size and origin.
Can I use the map in Roll20?
Yes. Upload the PNG to the map layer, set the Roll20 page dimensions, and align the Roll20 grid to the image.
What grid size should I use?
Choose square count first, then export at a consistent pixels-per-square value so the VTT grid can match the image.
Does Universal VTT export work today?
No. Treat Universal VTT, walls, doors, and lighting export as planned unless the shipped editor exposes those options.
Is PNG enough for VTT play?
PNG is enough for the visual map background. Tokens, fog, lighting, walls, and automation remain in the VTT.
Can I print the exported map?
Yes. Export PNG and print at the size your table needs after checking grid scale and image readability.
What should I test before a session?
Import one exported PNG into your actual VTT, check grid alignment at multiple corners, and verify text and props remain readable.
FAQ
Foundry VTT Map Size Guide for PNG Battle Maps FAQ
What size should a Foundry VTT battle map be?
Choose the encounter square count first, then export a PNG whose pixel width and height match that square count times your intended pixels per square. Create the Foundry scene from those dimensions and verify alignment.
Does RPGMapEditor.com export Foundry scene data?
No. The current workflow is PNG scene background export. Add Foundry walls, doors, lights, regions, tokens, and automation manually after import.
Should I export a visible grid for Foundry?
Use the workflow your table prefers. If Foundry will draw the active grid, avoid a conflicting double grid. If you need printable or reference art, a visible grid can help.
Can I use large maps in Foundry?
Yes, but large images cost memory and bandwidth. Size the PNG to the encounter you will actually run and split very large dungeons into smaller scenes when practical.
Final step: make the map
Turn this search into a measurable product action: open the editor, create the map, save it, export PNG, and return when the session changes.