Tiler
What it is
Tiler is a free web tool for creating repeating patterns from artwork you supply. Set a pattern field in millimeters, import SVG artwork, then place motifs by hand or scatter them using controls for count, size, size variation, rotation, mirroring, and spacing. It offers straight, half-drop, half-brick, and mirror repeat layouts. Individual placements can retain their original colors or be recolored to one ink, with opacity controls; a ground or transparent background is also available. Exports include a true-size SVG tile, a PNG at 72–600 dpi, and a PDF sheet in several page sizes. The SVG export is vector, while PDF sheets are rasterized at the selected resolution. SVG is the only supported input, so photographs or scans need tracing before import. BoxLab says the tool handles artwork in the browser rather than uploading it, requires no account, and strips script-capable content from imported SVGs. The maker presents Tiler for gift wrap, textiles, packaging, stationery and surfaces, print and prepress, and screen backgrounds.
For and against
For
- Free plan with no account required.
- Four repeat layouts, including half-drop and mirror.
- Hand placement and adjustable motif scattering.
- SVG, PNG, and PDF export options.
- Artwork is handled in the browser, according to BoxLab.
Against
- SVG is the only supported input format.
- PDF sheets are rasterized at the selected resolution.
- PNG output is limited to 72–600 dpi.
The verdict
Tiler provides pattern layout, placement, and color controls in a browser-based tool with no paid features or stated usage limits. Check the SVG-only input requirement and rasterized PDF output before choosing it for a workflow.
Who it suits
Tiler suits people making repeat patterns for textiles, packaging, stationery, print, or screen backgrounds. It is also suited to users who can provide artwork in SVG format.
Plans and prices
Free
No paid features or stated usage limits · no account required
Read 7 Oct 2026 · boxlab.tools
On the record
- Account and trial
- BoxLab says its tools have no paid features, limits, or trial period, and require no sign-up.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker presents Tiler for gift wrap, textiles and apparel, packaging, stationery and surfaces, print and prepress, and screen backgrounds.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Color
- You can recolor individual placements to one ink, preserve the artwork’s colors, adjust opacity, and add a ground or transparent background.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Color controls
- Each placement can be recolored to one ink or retain its original colors, and can have its own opacity.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Export limits
- PNG export supports 72–600 dpi, while PDF sheets are raster images at the resolution shown in the panel.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Tiler exports an SVG tile at true size in millimeters, a PNG at 72–600 dpi, and a PDF sheet in several page sizes.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- How it works
- Users set a field in millimeters, add SVG artwork, and arrange motifs across the field.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Input format
- SVG is the only supported input format; the page recommends tracing photographs or scans before importing them.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Input limit
- SVG is the only supported artwork input format; the page suggests tracing photographs or scans before importing them.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes SVG output for use in Illustrator, browsers, and print, and says exported tiles can be used as CSS backgrounds.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents Tiler for gift wrap, textiles and apparel, packaging, surface and stationery design, print and prepress, and screen backgrounds.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The Tiler page identifies BoxLab Tools as a BoxLab tool but does not state a maker headquarters or founding date.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- PDF limitation
- The exported PDF sheet is rasterized at the selected resolution; the SVG export is vector.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Placement
- You can arrange motifs by hand or strew them with controls for count, size, rotation, mirroring, and spacing.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says artwork is read, drawn, and written in the browser and is not uploaded; no account is required.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The maker says files are read, drawn, and written in the browser, are not uploaded, and script-capable content is stripped from imported SVGs.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Tiler creates seamless repeating patterns from artwork supplied by the user.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
- Repeat types
- It offers straight, half-drop, half-brick, and mirror repeats.boxlab.tools · read 7 Oct 2026
