Preview

Free Online Tool

Word Search Maker

Design your own word search puzzle and turn it into a printable worksheet

How to Use the Word Search Maker

  1. 1

    Add your words

    Type or paste your word list — one word per line, or separated by commas.

  2. 2

    Set up the grid

    Choose the grid size, pick which directions words can run in, and optionally upload an image.

  3. 3

    Print or export

    Click Generate Worksheet, then print the page or download it as a PNG image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every worksheet is free to create, print and share for personal, school or classroom use.

Add at least 3 words. Each word must fit within the grid, so longer word lists work best on larger grids.

Yes. Toggle any of the 8 directions — keep it simple for kids, or enable diagonals and reversed words for a challenge.

Yes. Use a smaller grid and keep only the Right and Down directions for an easy, kid-friendly worksheet.

Yes. Click Print for a printer-ready page, or use Download PNG to save an image for online sharing.