Create Perfect Flexbox Layouts
Design responsive flexbox layouts with a visual editor. Customize alignment, direction, and distribution. Generate clean CSS or Tailwind CSS code instantly.
About Flexbox Layout Generator
Our Free Flexbox Layout Generator is a powerful online tool that helps you create responsive, flexible layouts using CSS Flexbox. With an intuitive visual editor and real-time preview, you can design layouts that adapt beautifully to any screen size without writing any code.
The generator supports both standard CSS output and Tailwind CSS integration, giving you the flexibility to use generated layouts in any project. Choose from preset layouts or create your own by adjusting flex direction, alignment, wrapping, and item distribution.
CSS Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout model that makes it easy to design flexible responsive user interfaces. It provides precise control over alignment, direction, order, and sizing of elements within a container.
Flexbox Layout Generator
Presets
Output Format
Live Preview
Container Properties
Item Properties
Generated Code
How to Use
Choose a Preset or Start Custom
Select from 12 ready-made flexbox layouts including Center All, Row Wrap, Column List, Navigation Bar, Sticky Footer, and more. Or start from scratch by customizing every flexbox property.
Customize Container Properties
Adjust flex direction, wrap behavior, justify content, align items, align content, and gap. Set the number of items and container height to match your layout needs. See changes instantly in the live preview.
Customize Item Properties
Fine-tune individual item behavior with flex grow, flex shrink, flex basis, align self, and order. Adjust padding, border radius, and colors for a polished preview.
Copy and Use
Switch between CSS and Tailwind CSS output formats. Click the "Copy Code" button to copy the generated code to your clipboard. Paste it directly into your stylesheet or HTML file.
Flexbox Layout Examples
Centered Content
Space Between Navigation
Wrapping Card Grid
Best Practices for Flexbox
One-Dimensional Layouts
Flexbox excels at one-dimensional layouts - either a row OR a column. Use it for navigation bars, card rows, centered content, and flexible form elements. For complex two-dimensional grids, consider CSS Grid instead.
Flexible Sizing
Use flex-grow to allow items to expand and fill available space. Set flex-shrink to control how items compress when space is limited. Use flex-basis to set initial sizes before growing or shrinking occurs.
Responsive Design
Combine flex-wrap with min-width on items to create naturally responsive layouts. Items will wrap to new lines when they can't fit. Use media queries to switch between row and column directions at breakpoints.
Accessibility
Flexbox order property only changes visual order, not DOM order. Screen readers follow DOM order, so ensure visual reordering doesn't break the logical reading sequence. Use align-self for individual item alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Flexbox Generator free to use?
Yes, our Flexbox Layout Generator is completely free with no registration required. You can create unlimited layouts and copy the generated code for both personal and commercial projects. No watermarks, no limitations.
Can I use the generated layouts with Tailwind CSS?
Absolutely! Switch the output format to "Tailwind CSS" to get utility classes instead of custom CSS. The generated Tailwind classes can be directly applied to your HTML elements. This is perfect for projects already using the Tailwind CSS framework.
What is the difference between align-items and align-content?
align-items controls the alignment of items within a single flex line, while align-content controls the alignment of multiple flex lines when flex-wrap is enabled. Use align-items for single-row/column layouts and align-content for multi-line wrapped layouts.
How do I create a sticky footer with flexbox?
Select the "Sticky Footer" preset. The key is to set the body or main wrapper to display: flex with flex-direction: column and min-height: 100vh. Then set the main content area to flex: 1, which makes it expand to fill available space, pushing the footer to the bottom.
When should I use flexbox vs CSS grid?
Use flexbox for one-dimensional layouts (single row or column), navigation bars, centering content, and flexible form elements. Use CSS Grid for two-dimensional layouts where you need to control both rows and columns simultaneously. Both can work together in the same project.
Do flexbox layouts work in all browsers?
Yes, CSS Flexbox is supported by all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and their mobile versions. Browser support is over 98% globally. The flex property shorthand and all alignment properties work consistently across browsers.
Is my data stored when using this tool?
No, we respect your privacy. All layout customization happens locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or collect any of the design choices you make. Your layout configurations and generated code stay entirely on your device.