Figma
Focus: Prototyping, Teamwork and UI/UX. Shares Design with Pattern Monster. Freemium (Pattern Monster: Free). Adds macOS and Windows. Rated 4.8 (Pattern Monster: 4.6).
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Pattern Monster
A free generator for seamless SVG patterns for backgrounds and branding.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Pattern Monster?
Pattern Monster is a free online tool for creating repeatable SVG patterns for website backgrounds, apparel, branding and packaging. You pick from hundreds of ready-made patterns, adjust the colours, scale, stroke and angle, then copy the SVG or CSS or download the result as an image.
Pros
- Hundreds of editable patterns
- Exports clean SVG and CSS
- No sign-up needed
Cons
- Mostly geometric-style patterns
- Fine-tuning complex patterns takes trial and error
Who should use Pattern Monster
Designers and developers who want subtle, lightweight background patterns.
Who may not need it
Anyone who prefers photo or illustrated backgrounds.
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Free resources that cover similar ground.
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Focus: generative art, patterns and algorithmic art. Shares backgrounds with Pattern Monster. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.5 (Pattern Monster: 4.6).
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Focus: ui inspiration, motion design and interaction design. Shares design with Pattern Monster. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.5 (Pattern Monster: 4.6).
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Focus: open graph, social preview and inspiration. Shares design with Pattern Monster. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.3 (Pattern Monster: 4.6).
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