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Free Printable Nonogram (Picross) Puzzles — PDF Generator

Generate printable nonogram / picross / paint-by-number logic puzzles. Pick grid size and difficulty, refresh for a new pattern, download a PDF with optional solution.

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What is a nonogram puzzle? A nonogram (picross or paint-by-number logic grid) is a blank cell grid with row and column run-length clues that reveal a picture when filled correctly.

How to make a nonogram puzzle: Choose 5×5, 10×10, or 15×15, set difficulty, optionally show the solution, pick accent color and paper size, preview the grid, then download the PDF or print it.

What is a nonogram (picross)?

A nonogram (also called picross, paint-by-number, or griddler) is a logic puzzle where you fill cells in a grid so each row and column matches the clue numbers. Each number is a run of consecutive filled cells; runs are separated by at least one empty cell.

How to solve

  1. Look for rows or columns whose clues force cells near the edges (for example a single “10” on a 10×10 row).
  2. Mark definite filled cells, then mark empties with an X so you do not overfill a run.
  3. Cross-check with the other direction until the picture appears.

Prefer number crosswords? Try Kakuro or KenKen. For classic digit grids, see Sudoku.

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