SVG Pattern Generator

What is SVG Pattern Generator?

The SVG Pattern Generator is a free in-browser tool for web designers and front-end developers who need a lightweight, repeatable background without opening a graphics editor. You choose a pattern from a dropdown (dots, grid, stripes, diagonal, checker), set a foreground color for the shapes and a background color for the tile, and use the scale and weight number inputs to control tile size and stroke thickness. The output is a single tile drawn as crisp SVG, designed to repeat seamlessly, so file sizes stay tiny and the pattern scales without blurring. Use the Format toggle to switch the copyable output between raw SVG markup and a CSS background-image rule, then copy it or download the .svg file for use in sites, cards, hero sections, and UI mockups.

How to use SVG Pattern Generator

1. Choose a pattern from the dropdown: Dots, Grid, Stripes, Diagonal, or Checker.
2. Type or pick a foreground color for the shapes and a background color for the tile.
3. Set the Scale (tile size in pixels) and Weight (dot radius or line thickness) number inputs.
4. Open Settings and use the Format toggle to switch the output between SVG and CSS.
5. Watch the live preview tile the pattern, then copy the SVG or CSS, or click Download to save the .svg file.

Examples

Frequently asked questions

What patterns can I generate?

Five tileable patterns: dots, grid, stripes, diagonal lines, and a checkerboard. Each is drawn as one small SVG tile that repeats seamlessly, so it stays sharp at any size and keeps the file tiny.

What do Scale and Weight control?

Scale is the size of one tile in pixels, which sets how far apart the repeating shapes are. Weight is the dot radius or line thickness inside the tile. The weight is automatically capped relative to the scale so the pattern never overfills the tile.

What is the difference between the SVG and CSS output?

SVG gives you the raw markup for a standalone .svg file or inline use. CSS gives you a background-image rule using a data URI plus background-repeat: repeat, ready to paste into a stylesheet. Use the Format toggle in Settings to switch between them.

Can I pick colors visually instead of typing HEX?

Yes. Click the color chip next to the foreground or background field to open your browser's native color picker, or type a HEX value like #4f86f7 directly. The preview and output update as you change it.

Are my colors or files uploaded anywhere?

No. The pattern is built entirely in your browser as an SVG string, and the download is created locally as a Blob. No colors, code, or files are ever sent to a server, so it works offline and keeps your work private.