Solve the puzzle, reveal the picture. Use number clues to figure out which cells to fill in each row and column.
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A Nonogram — also called Picross, Griddler, or Paint by Numbers — is a logic puzzle played on a grid of cells. Number clues along each row and column tell you how many consecutive cells to fill. Each number represents a group of filled cells, and groups are separated by at least one empty cell. When you solve the puzzle correctly, the filled cells reveal a hidden pixel art picture.
Look at the clue numbers for a row or column. For example, "3 1 2" means there is a group of 3 filled cells, then a gap, then 1 filled cell, then a gap, then 2 filled cells. Use logic to figure out which cells must be filled and which must be empty. Start with the rows and columns that have the most constrained clues — the ones where the numbers add up closest to the grid size.
Yes. This page offers free Nonogram puzzles in three sizes: 5×5 (Easy), 10×10 (Medium), and 15×15 (Hard). No download, sign-up, or payment required. It works on desktop and mobile browsers.
Start by looking for rows or columns where the clue numbers nearly fill the entire line. These give you guaranteed filled cells. Mark cells you know are empty with an X. Work back and forth between rows and columns, using each new piece of information to deduce more cells. With practice, solving becomes faster and more intuitive.
Picross is another name for Nonogram puzzles, popularized by Nintendo's Picross game series. The name combines "picture" and "crossword." The gameplay is identical — you use number clues to fill cells and reveal a hidden image.
Last updated: March 2026